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INTERNATIONAL CESAREAN AWARENESS NETWORK INC
Camillus, NY · EIN 133174577 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$3K
expenses
$9K
net assets
$59K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

The International Cesarean Awareness Network is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by reducing preventable cesareans through education, supporting cesarean recovery, and advocating for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). ICAN leaders host community support meetings, disseminate educational resources through social media and our website, and engage with others to advocate for VBAC access.

profile · synthesized from sources

The International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) is a nonprofit dedicated to improving maternal-child health by reducing preventable cesarean births. The organization supports cesarean recovery, promotes vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), and provides education through community support meetings and online resources. ICAN operates primarily through local volunteer-led chapters across the United States.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Support Meetings
Local, volunteer-led support groups that provide education and emotional support for individuals recovering from cesarean births and exploring VBAC options
Educational Resource Dissemination
Provides evidence-based information on cesarean prevention, birth rights, and post-cesarean recovery via website and social media platforms
VBAC Advocacy
Initiative to improve access to vaginal birth after cesarean by engaging with healthcare providers, policymakers, and institutions
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 2 activities
    • Advocate for improved VBAC access
      Engages in advocacy efforts to improve access to vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), promoting policy and practice changes in maternal healthcare.
    • Distribute educational resources on cesarean and VBAC
      Disseminates evidence-based educational materials on cesarean prevention, recovery, and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) through its website and social media platforms.
  • Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
    • Host community support meetings
      Hosts community support meetings for individuals affected by cesarean birth and recovery, providing peer-based emotional and informational support.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants$943%
Program service revenue$91331%
Investment income$151%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$9K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$775
balance sheet
Total assets$59K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$59K
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -59.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • Cassia Beckman — Accreditation Director
  • Marissa Fry — Communications Director
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.

  • Digital Health Education
    methodology: digital_health_education
    By distributing educational resources through digital platforms, the organization increases public awareness and promotes informed decision-making around cesarean and VBAC options because accessible, scalable information enables individuals to understand their rights and medical choices.
  • Peer Support Network
    methodology: peer_support_network
    By facilitating community-led support meetings and peer education, the organization promotes cesarean recovery and VBAC advocacy because lived-experience sharing reduces isolation, builds empowerment, and increases informed decision-making among participants.