Frequently Asked Questions About Save Texas Moms

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that partners with other nonprofits, government officials, healthcare agencies, and communities across Texas to address our state’s long-standing maternal mortality and morbidity crisis.

We believe every woman has the right to fair, equitable, and quality maternal healthcare regardless of race, age, socioeconomic status, insurance, or location.

No. Under the Internal Revenue Code, all section 501(c)(3) organizations are prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office.

Our Tax ID number is 82-4715158.

Yes, philanthropic contributions may be up to 100% tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. If you itemize your deductions, you may be able to deduct charitable contributions of money or property made to Save Texas Moms. Donors should consult their tax advisor to determine the deductibility of their gift or visit the IRS website for more information.

Yes, but the logo and our name must not be used in a manner that implies sponsorship or endorsement of any company, product, trademark, person, or service without our prior written consent.

The 2024 report of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMMRC) found that 80% of pregnancy-related deaths were preventable. Racial disparities also persist. Black women are about 2.5 times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth than white women. Preventing these tragedies and doing all we can to Save Texas Moms must be a priority for our state’s leaders.

The infant mortality rate (number of deaths before an infant’s first birthday per 1,000 births) provides critical insights into the health of infants, mothers, and communities at large. There were unexpected increases in infant and neonatal deaths between 2021 and 2022 in Texas. Congenital anomalies also increased here but not elsewhere in the U.S. The 2022 infant mortality rate in Texas increased by 8% to 5.75 per 1,000 births compared to 2% in the rest of the country, according to a study in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.

There are multiple ways to help us improve maternal health for Texas women. Donations to Save Texas Moms may be made online via credit card or e-check. Many employers will also match gifts made to charitable organizations. Ask for a matching gifts form from your employer, fill in the employee section of the form, and submit it with your contribution. Also, if you’re interested in donating some of your time with Save Texas Moms, please fill out our volunteer form indicating the nature of your interest (blog writing, doula/midwifery, etc.). Thank you!