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LIFE CHOICES CENTER INC

BINGHAMTON, NY · EIN 161498124 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P60 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · lifechoicescenter.org
revenue
$315K
expenses
$344K
net assets
$171K
employees
6
volunteers
35
program ratio
63%
mission · from form 990

TO ACT AS A PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER FOR WOMEN AND MEN BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER A PREGNANCY-RELATED CRISIS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Life Choices Center Inc is a pregnancy resource center in Binghamton, NY that provides free pregnancy tests, ultrasound referrals, and supportive services to women and men facing pregnancy-related crises. The organization offers evidence-based information and counseling to help individuals explore options including parenting, adoption, and abortion, with an emphasis on informed decision-making and emotional support. Services are confidential and provided at no cost.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Free Pregnancy Testing
Provides free, confidential pregnancy tests to confirm pregnancy and support next-step decision-making
Free Ultrasound Referral
Offers referrals for free limited, first-trimester ultrasounds to confirm viability, gestational age, and intrauterine placement
Options Counseling
Provides nonjudgmental, informed support to help clients understand their pregnancy options including parenting, adoption, and abortion
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Pregnancy Decision Counseling and Support 4 activities
    • Abortion-related information and education
      Provides educational information about abortion as a medical procedure, including medication and surgical options, legality in New York up to 24 weeks, medical process using mifepristone and misoprostol for early pregnancies, post-abortion care, costs, return of fertility, and potential medical and emotional risks. Emphasizes ultrasound confirmation of pregnancy location and viability prior to medication abortion.
    • Decision-support counseling for unplanned pregnancies
      Offers free, confidential decision-support services and options counseling to individuals facing unplanned pregnancies, including information on pregnancy options such as parenting, adoption, and abortion, while not providing or referring for pregnancy terminations. Services are available regardless of age, income, or situation.
    • Support services for men
      Provides support and guidance to men facing uncertainty or emotional distress related to a partner's potential pregnancy, including peer support from experienced fathers to help navigate the situation.
    • Text-based and peer support services
      Provides private, text-based support from care experts and offers free, confidential peer mentoring for women and men navigating pregnancy decisions or coping with a history of abortion experience. Support includes emotional guidance and information tailored to individual circumstances.
  • Comprehensive Adoption Services 1 activity
    • Adoption support and referral services
      Connects individuals with local adoption agencies through facilitated in-person meetings and provides mentoring support before, during, and after childbirth in the context of adoption planning. Offers ongoing support to help individuals prepare for life after adoption and process their options.
  • Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
    • Parenting education and mentoring
      Offers free parenting classes twice a week virtually and one evening per week in person, with free childcare and food provided. Includes one-on-one mentoring for expecting parents and new parents, with specialized support for fathers.
  • Pregnancy Testing and Confirmation Services 1 activity
    • Pregnancy testing and ultrasound referral services
      Provides free, confidential lab-grade pregnancy testing and offers same-day referrals for non-diagnostic ultrasounds to confirm pregnancy viability, gestational age, and fetal development. Testing is supported by staff and includes education on optimal timing for accurate hCG detection.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$315K
Contributions & grants$222K70%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3160%
Other revenue$93K
expenses
Total expenses$344K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$207K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$182K
Cash$58K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$171K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHELLE BROWN EXECUTIVE DIR. 40 $59K
board members · 9
  • ANN KENNEDY — TRUSTEE
  • ARTHUR PAVELSKI — TRUSTEE
  • CHRIS LYONS — FORMER TREASURER
  • HOLLY BESSER — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES CROSBY — CHAIR
  • JESSICA SCHINDLER — NEW TREASURER
  • LAURIE SMITH — TRUSTEE
  • LILLIAN LUCE — VICE CHAIR
  • PATRICIA RECENE — SECRETARY
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • 85 area churches Partner — Collaborates with local churches to participate in the "Change for Life" fundraising campaign.
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Government — Cited as a source for clinical guidance on medication abortion and the role of ultrasound.
  • Life Choices Center Network — Refers to itself as a community-funded 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing ultrasound referrals and pregnancy decision support.
  • National Institutes of Health Government — Cited as a source for research on medical abortion and future fertility outcomes.
  • Not specified Partner — Refers clients for onsite ultrasounds, indicating a partnership with a medical provider, though the specific organization is not named.
  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration Government — Cited as a source for information on the abortion pill regimen, mechanism, and approved use.
  • businesses Partner — Local businesses contribute donations that cover the costs of post-abortion mentoring services.
  • churches Partner — Churches provide financial support for post-abortion mentoring services.
  • community organizations Partner — Community organizations contribute financially to support post-abortion mentoring services.
  • licensed physician Partner — Refers clients to a licensed physician to perform ultrasounds.
  • local agency Partner — Partners with a local adoption agency to connect individuals with representatives for adoption services.
  • qualified and licensed volunteer practitioners Partner — Volunteer medical professionals who provide services in partnership with the organization's facilities
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.

  • Barrier Reduction Through Cost-Free, Accessible Services
    methodology: barrier_reduction
    By eliminating financial and logistical barriers—such as offering free ultrasounds and client-preferred communication methods—the organization increases access to critical services because removing structural obstacles enables timely, informed decision-making, particularly among vulnerable populations.
  • Client-Centered, Non-Judgmental Counseling for Informed Decision-Making
    methodology: client_centered_support
    By providing a safe, non-judgmental environment with flexible communication options and respect for autonomy, the organization increases engagement and supports informed, life-affirming decisions because individuals are more likely to make sustainable choices when they feel heard, respected, and free from coercion.
  • Life-Affirming Framework with Medically Accurate Information
    methodology: life_affirming_counseling
    By offering education and counseling within a pro-life, abstinence-affirming framework while providing medically accurate information and diagnostic services, the organization supports decisions that avoid abortion because clarity, emotional reassurance, and ethical alignment increase commitment to parenting or adoption.
  • Peer and Relational Support to Strengthen Decision-Making
    methodology: peer_support
    By incorporating peer support—particularly from experienced fathers—and relational accompaniment, the organization builds trust and normalizes positive choices because individuals are more likely to engage and persist when supported by peers who share lived experience.
  • Trauma-Informed, Dignity-Based Care Integrated with Faith
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By integrating trauma-informed practices with faith-based support, the organization builds trust and restores dignity for clients, because addressing emotional trauma and spiritual needs within a respectful, inclusive environment enables deeper engagement and healing, especially for those with complex histories.