named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
PSO List
Publicly accessible directory of nearly 80 practical support organizations across the U.S., helping people find local assistance and enabling coordination within the ecosystem
Pollination Station
Volunteer training program that screens and trains individuals interested in practical support work, connecting them with local PSOs in Apiary’s network
Technical Assistance & Capacity Building
Provides operational and programmatic support to PSOs, including tools, resources, and community spaces to strengthen their ability to serve clients
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Reproductive Health Access and Support Services 3 activities
- Operating national coordination and resource hub for practical support organizationsActs as a national hub for a network of nearly 80 practical support organizations, maintaining and providing access to a national list of these groups, and creating spaces for collaboration among PSOs, abortion funds, clinics, and other partners to support abortion access across state lines.
- Providing logistical and direct support to abortion seekersSupports a network of organizations that provide travel, lodging, childcare, meal assistance, and direct cash assistance to people seeking abortion care, and directly coordinates travel logistics in collaboration with abortion funds, clinics, and support services to ensure safe and dignified access.
- Supporting practical support organizations with technical assistanceProvides operations and programmatic technical assistance to practical support organizations to strengthen their capacity to support clients seeking abortion care, including customized workshops and training sessions addressing identified needs.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 2 activities
- Advocating for recognition of practical support in abortion access movementAdvocates for increased awareness and integration of practical support within the broader abortion access movement to strengthen ecosystem-wide understanding and coordination.
- Curating and distributing educational resources on reproductive justiceCurates and shares educational materials on reproductive justice and abortion access, including articles, videos, and podcasts, to inform and support the network of practical support organizations and the public.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Delivering training programs for practical support volunteers and organizationsOperates the Pollination Station volunteer training program and offers additional training initiatives, including hour-long foundational trainings and a five-month intensive program, to vet, train, and place volunteers with practical support organizations; placed 235 volunteers as of 2024 and plans to train approximately 200 more in 2024.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding practical support organizationsFunds practical support organizations through general operating grants, having distributed $280,000 since founding and planning to distribute an additional $220,000 in 2024, including up to $20,000 per cohort member organization upon completion of capacity-building programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$845K
Contributions & grants$840K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$10
expenses
Total expenses$1.11M
Program expenses48%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$571K
Grants paid out$200K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$514K
Cash$478K
Investments$0
Liabilities$26K
Net assets$487K
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -17.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARISA FALCON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $129K |
board members · 5
- ANNA RUPANI — PRESIDENT (UNTIL 09/24)
- BROOKE WEBER — PRESIDENT (AS OF 09/24)
- DIANA PARKER-KAFKA — DIRECTOR
- ERIN CASE — SECRETARY
- ODILE SCHALIT — MEMBER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- 50+ practical support groups Partner — Collaborates with a network of practical support groups to advance shared goals.
- Elevated Access Partner — Collaborates with Elevated Access, an organization built to support volunteer drivers for people seeking abortion care.
- Hivemind Partner — Provides technical assistance to current Hivemind members to refine and improve their practical support programs.
- Midwest Access Coalition Government — Fiscal sponsor during Apiary's initial launch in 2021
- Practical Support Organizations Partner — Collaborated with Practical Support Organizations to provide support during years of extreme abortion bans.
- Practical Support Organizations (PSOs) Partner — Apiary for Practical Support connects trained volunteers with local PSOs across the country.
- Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice Movement Organizations Partner — Provides tailored training to organizations within the reproductive health, rights, and justice movement to build capacity for practical support.
- abortion funds Partner — Partners with abortion funds to strengthen the ecosystem supporting abortion access.
- abortionfunds.org Partner — Collaborates by directing users to abortionfunds.org for financial support related to medical expenses.
- contact@apiaryps.org Partner — Point of contact for information and organizational inquiries regarding the Volunteer Training Program.
- healthcare providers Partner — Collaborates with healthcare providers to bridge gaps in abortion access.
- ineedana.com Partner — Partners with ineedana.com by referring users to its comprehensive directory of abortion clinics, funds, and practical support organizations.
- practical support organizations Network — Network of organizations participating in the Hivemind community for sharing resources and support
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Anti-Racist, Safety-Centered Volunteer Integrationmethodology: anti-racist volunteer trainingBy requiring anti-racist training and rigorous vetting of volunteers, the organization ensures client safety and prevents racialized harm, because trust and safety in practical support services depend on dismantling systemic power imbalances and centering the dignity of people of color.
- Community-Based, Adaptive Support Modelmethodology: community-based_careBy deploying an expansive, adaptive model of practical support rooted in community-based care, the organization addresses the full range of logistical and financial barriers to abortion access, because local, flexible networks are better positioned to respond to emergent needs and build trust with marginalized communities.
- Democratizing Knowledge to Empower Peer Networksmethodology: democratizing_informationBy pooling and openly sharing tools, resources, and knowledge across practical support organizations, the organization strengthens grassroots capacity and innovation, because democratized information access enables more equitable, scalable, and locally-adapted solutions across the movement.
- Strengthening a Collaborative Practical Support Ecosystemmethodology: ecosystem_strengtheningBy building coordinated networks among practical support organizations, abortion funds, and healthcare providers, the organization increases collective capacity and improves access to abortion care, because integrated ecosystems reduce duplication, enhance resource sharing, and enable more resilient service delivery.