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RX Compassion Inc
New York, NY · EIN 900474047 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE E86 · Health Care · Micro (<$100K) · rxcompassion.org
revenue
$25K
expenses
$27K
net assets
$40K
employees
—
program ratio
48%
mission · from form 990

To improve maternal health and childbirth outcomes, focusing on caesarian deliveries.We educate women, support research, and recognize healthcare providers who exemplify patient-centered care.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit research and education organization focused on improving maternal health and childbirth outcomes, particularly through cesarean delivery techniques. Led by Dr. Clarel Antoine, it advances the Endometrium-Free Closure Technique (EFCT) to reduce long-term complications. The organization conducts and disseminates clinical research, provides medical education, and promotes public awareness to improve surgical standards and patient outcomes globally.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Endometrium-Free Closure Technique (EFCT) Research
Conducts and publishes clinical research on EFCT, a surgical method designed to improve uterine healing and reduce complications in future pregnancies after cesarean delivery.
Medical Education & Webinars
Offers lectures, grand rounds, and webinars for medical professionals on cesarean surgical techniques and maternal outcomes, led by Dr. Clarel Antoine.
Public Awareness & Advocacy
Runs campaigns and educational initiatives to inform patients and policymakers about cesarean risks and the importance of surgical technique.
Rx Compassion CARE Model
Framework integrating research, education, and compassionate care to improve maternal health outcomes and guide clinical practice.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 2 activities
    • Advocating for cesarean safety and maternal health equity
      Engages in global advocacy to improve cesarean outcomes and reduce placenta accreta through participation in professional societies, presentations at international conferences (including the United Nations and PAS² Conference), public awareness campaigns during Cesarean Awareness Month and American Heart Month, and recognition of humanism in maternal care.
    • Conducting research on cesarean surgical techniques and uterine healing
      Conducts and publishes peer-reviewed research on cesarean surgical repair, uterine scar defects, placenta accreta, and the endometrium-free closure technique, including longitudinal studies demonstrating improved maternal and neonatal outcomes. Research has been published in journals such as the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, and the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.
  • Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
    • Distributing maternal health education materials and hosting community events
      Distributes over 400 maternal health guides in multiple languages through community partners and hosts community receptions, outreach events, and convenings (e.g., in partnership with YWCA) to address cultural and religious barriers, build trust, and support maternal health education in high-cesarean-rate communities across New York, Florida, and Canada.
  • Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
    • Operating a platform for sharing personal stories of compassion in maternal care
      Maintains a platform for individuals to share personal experiences related to compassion in maternal health care, supporting patient-centered narratives and community engagement.
  • Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
    • Training physicians in the Endometrium-Free Closure Technique (EFCT)
      Provides capacity building through training programs for physicians worldwide in the Endometrium-Free Closure Technique, delivered via lectures, webinars, research libraries, and grand rounds presentations, with over 400 physicians trained to date.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Implementing the CARE Model for maternal health improvement
      Operationalizes the CARE Model—focused on Compassion, Awareness/Advocacy, Research, and Education—to enhance cesarean safety and maternal outcomes through patient-centered programming, community outreach, and education initiatives.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$25K
Contributions & grants$25K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses48%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising27%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$40K
Cash$43K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$40K
Liquid reserves18.6 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -90.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Elizabeth Dishi — Director
  • Halena Berg — Director
  • Lisa Marrocchino — Director
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • AMI Magazine Partner — Featured in AMI Magazine for research on post-cesarean delivery niche diagnosis and pathophysiology.
  • American Heart Association Partner — Partnership based on shared values in maternal health education and health equity for women.
  • De Gruyter Partner — Published research in a journal featured by De Gruyter.
  • Dr. Clarel Antoine Partner — Key physician leader and collaborator in training efforts for the Endometrium Free Closure Technique (EFCT).
  • Dr. Clarel Antoine Partner — Lead researcher whose published work forms the foundation of Rx Compassion's CARE model.
  • Health and Welfare Council of Long Island Partner — Partnership supports the Doula Notes data initiative to inform maternal health policy and investment.
  • International Cesarean Awareness Network Partner — Rx Compassion references ICAN as the founder of Cesarean Awareness Month and aligns with its mission to reduce unnecessary C-sections and support maternal recovery.
  • Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine Partner — Published research on uterine incision closure techniques and post-cesarean niche formation in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.
  • Kindful Government — Platform used for Rx Compassion's donation campaigns.
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine Partner — Associate Professor with Tenure in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  • NYU Langone Partner — Hosts the 15th Annual Clarel Antoine Humanism Award to recognize outstanding OB/GYN residents.
  • NYU Langone Health Partner — Associate Attending in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  • NYU Langone Health Partner — Collaborates with NYU Langone Health, where Dr. Clarel Antoine is a practicing Clinical Professor and which features research from Rx Compassion in its news and physician focus publications.
  • NYU Langone Health Partner — Featured in NYU Langone Health News for research on endometrium-free uterine closure technique improving cesarean outcomes.
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Member of the Maternal Mortality Review Board and the Taskforce on Maternal Mortality and Disparate Racial Outcomes.
  • OBG Management Partner — Featured in OBG Management for research on uterine incision closure and cesarean scar niche complications.
  • Pan American Society of Placenta Accreta Spectrum Partner — Collaborates on clinical leadership and prevention of Placenta Accreta through conference participation and professional engagement.
  • Penn State College of Medicine Partner — Hosted joint Grand Rounds lecture on uterine healing and cesarean delivery techniques.
  • Suffolk County Office of Women's Services Partner — Partnership to distribute Rx Compassion’s Maternal Health Guide and support maternal health education initiatives.
  • United Nations Partner — Collaborates with the United Nations on initiatives related to maternal health and compassion in medical practice.
  • Westchester County Office of Women Government — Collaboration to improve maternal health and address rising cesarean delivery rates and maternal morbidity.
  • YWCA White Plains and Central Westchester Partner — Hosted Rx Compassion’s first Maternal Health Convening in April 2023 to promote healthier pregnancies and safer births.
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.

  • Endometrium-Free Closure Technique (EFCT) as Standard of Care
    methodology: anatomy-respecting_surgical_technique
    By using and promoting the Endometrium Free Closure Technique in cesarean deliveries, the organization reduces long-term maternal complications such as placenta accreta because respecting uterine anatomy preserves future reproductive health and prevents abnormal placentation.
  • Multidisciplinary Education and Advocacy for Informed Decision-Making
    methodology: preventive_maternity_care
    By educating clinicians, patients, and communities through multilingual resources, doulas, and awareness campaigns, the organization promotes informed consent and preventive care because shared knowledge empowers better pre- and post-natal decisions and reduces unnecessary interventions.
  • Patient-Centered CARE Model
    methodology: patient-centered_care_model
    By integrating Compassion, Awareness/Advocacy, Research, and Education (CARE Model), the organization improves cesarean safety and maternal outcomes because a holistic, patient-centered framework increases engagement, trust, and adherence to evidence-based practices.
  • Research-Driven Surgical Innovation and Dissemination
    methodology: research_to_practice_translation
    By advancing and translating research into clinical practice, particularly safer surgical techniques like EFCT, the organization improves maternal health because scalable dissemination ensures innovations become standard care rather than rare exceptions.