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ADIRONDACK PREGANACY CENTER INC

SARANAC LAKE, NY · EIN 843234575 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X20 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · ascentcare.org
revenue
$133K
expenses
$149K
net assets
$58K
employees
6
program ratio
46%
mission · from form 990

IT IS THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION TO ESTABLISH A CHARITABLE MINISTRY FOUNDED ON EXCELLENCE, COMPASSION AND BIBLICAL AUTHENTICITY TO ASSIST THOSE FACING UNPLANNED PREGNANCY RELATED ISSUES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Adirondack Pregnancy Center, operating as AscentCare, provides free pregnancy testing, ultrasound exams, and options counseling to individuals facing unplanned pregnancies. Based in Saranac Lake, NY, the organization offers medical services through licensed professionals and supports clients with parenting classes and emotional support. All services are free, confidential, and grounded in a faith-based mission.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Abortion Options Consultation
Provides non-directive counseling on pregnancy options, including information on abortion procedures, with emphasis on informed decision-making
Abortion Recovery
Provides emotional and psychological support for individuals experiencing post-abortion grief or trauma, including counseling and resources
Free Pregnancy Test
Provides laboratory-quality pregnancy testing with 99% accuracy, available to anyone suspecting pregnancy, no cost or insurance required
Free Ultrasound Exams
Offers limited obstetric ultrasounds to confirm pregnancy viability, detect fetal heartbeat, and estimate gestational age; performed by registered nurses or sonographers
Parenting Classes
Offers free educational sessions on prenatal care, newborn care, parenting basics, and life skills to support clients choosing to continue their pregnancies
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Pregnancy Testing and Confirmation Services 5 activities
    • Follow-up testing and monitoring
      Reschedules clients for follow-up pregnancy tests two weeks after an initial negative result and conducts interim check-ins to monitor menstrual cycle changes and confirm pregnancy status.
    • Free limited obstetric ultrasounds
      Offers free limited obstetric ultrasound exams to confirm pregnancy viability, estimate gestational age, and support decision-making. Services are provided on-site and via a mobile medical clinic in rural areas of Northern New York, including Saranac Lake and Plattsburgh, following a positive pregnancy test.
    • Free pregnancy testing
      Provides free, laboratory-quality urine pregnancy tests with 99% accuracy, administered by medical staff, to individuals in Northern New York, including students and clients in Saranac Lake and Plattsburgh. Services are confidential and provided without requiring insurance.
    • Mobile medical services for pregnancy care
      Operates a mobile medical office in Plattsburgh, NY, and delivers services to multiple rural locations in Northern New York, providing same-day, no-cost pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds using innovative scan technology.
    • STI testing and treatment
      Provides no-cost testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea to individuals who receive a positive pregnancy test, as part of comprehensive reproductive health services.
  • Pregnancy Decision Counseling and Support 3 activities
    • Medical referrals
      Provides referrals to local obstetricians/gynecologists or family physicians for medical services outside its scope, including abortion care and ongoing prenatal care.
    • Post-abortion recovery support
      Provides emotional and psychological support services for individuals experiencing distress or trauma related to prior abortions, offering recovery-focused counseling in a confidential setting.
    • Pregnancy options counseling and education
      Provides confidential, private consultations and accurate education on pregnancy options—including parenting, adoption, and abortion—in a supportive environment to help individuals facing unplanned pregnancies make informed decisions.
  • Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
    • Parenting education classes
      Offers free parenting classes led by experts, covering prenatal care, newborn care, parenting basics, relationships, and life skills for individuals preparing for parenthood.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$133K
Contributions & grants$133K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$70%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$149K
Program expenses46%
Admin / overhead54%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$87K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$64K
Cash$29K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$58K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -24.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JENNIFER HUNT AT LARGE 40 $42K
board members · 5
  • DOUGLAS HOFFMAN — TREASURER
  • GARY VANRIPER — BOARD CHAIRP
  • GRACE FRIZZELL — AT LARGE
  • JULIE VALENTINO — SECRETARY
  • SEAN HILPL — AT LARGE
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • ADIRONDACK PREGANACY CENTER INC Network — Shares services and mission alignment with AscentCare, indicating affiliation or operational connection.
  • AscentCare Partner — ADIRONDACK PREGANACY CENTER INC operates under the name AscentCare and provides services through this brand.
  • AscentCare Partner — Provides medical services and pregnancy support in Saranac Lake, New York.
  • AscentCare Mobile Medical Office Partner — Mobile extension providing medical services in Plattsburgh, NY.
  • family physicians Partner — Refers clients to family physicians for services outside its scope of practice.
  • family physicians Partner — Refers clients to family physicians for services outside its scope.
  • local family physicians Partner — Refers clients to local family physicians for services outside its scope.
  • local ob/gyns Partner — Refers clients to local ob/gyns for services outside its scope of practice.
  • local ob/gyns Partner — Refers clients to local obstetricians and gynecologists for services outside its scope.
  • local ob/gyns Partner — Refers clients to local obstetricians/gynecologists for services outside its scope.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Client-Centered, Informed-Decision Counseling
    methodology: informed-decision_support
    By providing medically accurate information and nonjudgmental counseling on all pregnancy options, the organization empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their pregnancies, because autonomy and factual clarity increase decision confidence and engagement.
  • Medical-Model Care with Holistic Referrals
    methodology: medical-model care
    By delivering services through licensed medical professionals and offering timely referrals for unmet needs, the organization ensures clinical accuracy and continuity of care, because integrating medical legitimacy with external partnerships builds trust and supports long-term health outcomes.