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The Brigid Alliance
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 823843989 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE P80 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · brigidalliance.org
revenue
$10.5M
expenses
$6.7M
net assets
$14.3M
employees
20
volunteers
7
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

ALLEVIATING CONSTRAINTS ON INDIVIDUALS WHO MUST TRAVEL FOR SAFE AND APPROPRIATE FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES, BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION, ACCOMMODATION, MEALS, CHILDCARE, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Brigid Alliance provides logistical and financial support to individuals who must travel long distances to access abortion care, with a focus on those beyond 15 weeks of pregnancy. The organization arranges and funds transportation, lodging, childcare, meals, and other practical needs, serving primarily low-income people of color from states with restrictive abortion laws. It operates nationally across the United States and is part of a broader network supporting reproductive health access in a highly constrained legal environment.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $183K
    THE ORANIZATION ARRANGED AND FUNDED CONFIDENTIAL, PERSONALIZED MEAL SUPPORT TO THOSE SEEKING ABORTION CARE.
  2. #2 $25K
    THE ORANIZATION ARRANGED AND FUNDED CONFIDENTIAL, PERSONALIZED CHILDCARE SUPPORT TO THOSE SEEKING ABORTION CARE.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Client Engagement Program
New program designed to improve client support and feedback mechanisms, enhancing service delivery and responsiveness
Last Mile Fund
Initiative to cover unexpected costs and logistical gaps that arise during the final stages of travel for abortion care
Southern Access Initiative
Launched in 2024–2025 to address barriers to abortion access for clients traveling from Southern U.S. states, where restrictions are most severe
Virtual Accompaniment
Provides non-judgmental, trauma-informed emotional support to clients throughout their travel and care process
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Reproductive Health Access and Support Services 4 activities
    • Financial and practical support for abortion care seekers
      Provides financial assistance for abortion procedure costs when unexpected needs arise, covers meal and childcare stipends, funds recovery essentials like sanitary pads and pain relief medication, and pays for practical needs such as car repairs, cell phones, cold-weather clothing, and car seats. The average itinerary cost is $569 as of 2025.
    • Logistical and referral-based client intake
      Responds to client referrals from clinics or abortion funds within 24–48 hours when support is available and provides travel planning support regardless of immigration status, ensuring inclusive access to care.
    • Support for reproductive autonomy and post-abortion care
      Helps clients access IUDs to support reproductive autonomy and provides post-abortion care referrals to ensure continuity of health services.
    • Travel and lodging coordination for abortion care access
      Books, coordinates, and pays for all travel and lodging for clients seeking abortion care, including support for travel companions when required by clinics or necessary for the client’s ability to travel. Clients travel an average of 1,548 miles, and the organization has supported individuals in accessing care since 2018, including over 10 million miles of client travel to date.
  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Client support services and accompaniment
      Provides non-judgmental, trauma-informed virtual accompaniment to clients and connects them with post-service referrals such as OBGYN care and housing assistance. Also offers language access through direct Spanish communication and a secure interpretation system for most other languages.
  • Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
    • Community engagement and public updates on reproductive access
      Provides information and engagement opportunities for supporters to assist individuals traveling long distances for abortion care and engages a community to provide updates on changes in reproductive access.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Monthly client support scale
      Supports an average of 140 clients per month, with over 125 clients supported monthly as of recent reporting, reflecting a 35% increase with nearly 500 additional clients served compared to the previous year.
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
    • Organizational leadership and capacity building
      Hired General Counsel and Chief of Staff to strengthen legal compliance, governance, organizational strategy, and program development, leveraging expertise in reproductive justice and public health.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Client demographic and equity focus
      Serves a client population where half earn less than $500 per month, most are low-income or have no income, and the vast majority are people of color, many of whom face housing instability and lost wages due to travel for care. The organization advances mental health, public health, and social justice initiatives in communities of color.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$10.55M
Contributions & grants$10.18M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$356K3%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$6.68M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$2.49M
Grants paid out$2.62M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.76M
Cash$1.00M
Investments$11.26M
Liabilities$448K
Net assets$14.32M
Liquid reserves22.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +10.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SARAH M SENIOR DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS 40 $190K
MARIELY R DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES 40 $150K
STEFANIE G DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40 $121K
ODILE S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $53K
board members · 7
  • CAROL D — DIRECTOR
  • JASMINE T — BOARD CHAIR & DIRECTOR
  • KATE K — DIRECTOR
  • LEAH G — SECRETARY & DIRECTOR
  • LENORE D — DIRECTOR
  • MARLOWE G — TREASURER & DIRECTOR
  • SANDY B — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Abortion Access Legal Defense Fund Partner — Partner organization providing legal aid for abortion patients, providers, and supporters
  • Abortion Care Network Network — Member of the Abortion Care Network, a national network of independent abortion providers and support organizations.
  • All-Options Partner — Partner providing emotional support resources for people navigating pregnancy decisions
  • Brooklyn Law School Partner — Collaborative relationship through shared legal and strategic engagement in reproductive justice.
  • Choice Network Partner — Partner providing emotional support and information about reproductive choices
  • Climate Science Legal Defense Fund Partner — Collaborative relationship through shared legal expertise in social justice advocacy.
  • Ending a Wanted Pregnancy Partner — Partner providing emotional support for people ending wanted pregnancies
  • Equal Justice USA Partner — Louise Marchena previously served as Chief of Program Strategy & Operations at this national organization focused on transforming the justice system.
  • INAA (I Need An A) Partner — Partner clinic network for connecting clients to abortion providers
  • Inside Philanthropy Partner — Featured The Brigid Alliance in an article on abortion access and funding challenges.
  • International Planned Parenthood Federation Partner — Collaborative relationship through shared legal and strategic engagement in reproductive health and rights.
  • La Clínica del Pueblo Partner — Collaborative relationship through shared leadership and programmatic alignment in serving Latine and immigrant communities.
  • National Abortion Federation Network — Member of the National Abortion Federation, a professional association of abortion providers and support organizations.
  • National Abortion Federation Partner — Partner organization for connecting clients to quality abortion providers
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline Partner — Partner organization providing emergency support referrals for domestic violence
  • National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice Partner — Collaborative relationship through shared leadership and alignment in reproductive justice work.
  • New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Partner — Partner organization providing state-level domestic violence support referrals
  • Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Partner — Partner organization providing national sexual assault hotline referrals
  • Safe Horizon Partner — Partner organization providing sexual assault and domestic violence support referrals
  • We Testify Partner — Partner organization amplifying abortion storytellers and shifting public narratives around abortion care
  • info@brigidalliance.org Partner — Contact email for public inquiries and community engagement.
  • network of partners Partner — Collaborates with a network of partner organizations to support access to abortion care.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Community-Driven Information and Mobilization Network
    methodology: community_information_network
    By engaging communities to rapidly share accurate information and mobilize support, the organization reduces stigma and adapts to changing access conditions, because trusted community networks amplify reach, counter misinformation, and enable timely, culturally resonant responses.
  • Community-Embedded Information and Response Network
    methodology: community_information_network
    By leveraging community engagement and participatory information networks, the organization ensures rapid dissemination of accurate, stigma-reducing information about abortion access, because trusted community channels increase information uptake and counter misinformation more effectively than top-down communication.
  • Equity-Centered Targeted Support Strategy
    methodology: targeted_support_for_marginalized_populations
    By prioritizing clients with the greatest systemic barriers—such as those beyond 15 weeks of pregnancy, low-income individuals, people of color, minors, and undocumented immigrants—the organization increases access and justice outcomes, because focusing on the most marginalized compounds impact and addresses inequities at their root.
  • Equity-Centered Targeting of Systemic Barriers
    methodology: targeted_support_for_marginalized_populations
    By prioritizing support for clients facing the greatest systemic barriers—such as low-income individuals, people of color, minors, undocumented immigrants, and those seeking later-term care—the organization increases access where it is most restricted, because targeted resource allocation compensates for structural inequities in reproductive healthcare.
  • Trauma-Informed, Holistic Accompaniment Model
    methodology: trauma_informed_accompaniment
    By providing trauma-informed, non-judgmental support and integrating mental health and social justice principles, the organization improves client well-being and engagement in abortion care, because addressing emotional and systemic dimensions reduces harm and builds trust in marginalized communities.