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BREATH OF MY HEART BIRTH PLACE

EIN 46-2669219 ESPANOLA, NM

Revenue 2024
$2,489,995
Expenses 2024
$1,500,107

Program services were 76.9% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
E32
Classification
1000
Street
905B CALLE ARMADA

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

BREATH OF MY HEART BIRTHPLACE EMBODIES COMMUNITY WELLNESS AND HEALING TO SUPPORT ALL FAMILIES LIVING WITHIN THE TEWA BASIN, AND PROVIDES SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE BIRTH AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES, WHILE SEEDING THE PROLIFERATION OF INDIGENOUS MIDWIFERY.

  • IN 2024, NAVI PIN HAA UN MU OR BREATH OF MY HEART BIRTHPLACE (BMH) COMPLETED ITS THIRD YEAR OF RESTRUCTURING AS AN INDIGENOUS-LED ORGANIZATION UNDER A CO-DIRECTOR MODEL. THE RAPID GROWTH IN OUR BUDGET AND TEAM HAS BEEN A BYPRODUCT OF OUR ORGANIZATIONAL FOCUS ON INCREASED CAPACITY AND EXPANDED SERVICES. OUR INTENTION IS STRATEGIC GROWTH ROOTED IN A COMMUNITY- AND PROVIDER-CENTERED MODEL THAT CONTINUES TO SANCTIFY OUR CONNECTION TO THE INTEGRITIES AND LIFEWAYS THAT WE COLLECTIVELY HOLD. IN THE LAST YEAR, WEVE SUPPORTED THE ONGOING INTEGRATION OF OUR PERINATAL COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER AND THE ROLES RELATED SERVICES. NOW, ALL OF OUR CLIENTS RECEIVE A COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR MEDICAID APPLICATION AS PART OF THE INTAKE PROCESS. ADDITIONALLY, BMH COLLABORATED IN SUCCESSFUL POLICY AND ADVOCACY WORK WITH SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO LEGISLATIVE WORK SUPPORTING DOULA REIMBURSEMENT, MIDWIFE PAY PARITY, AND BIRTH CENTER FACILITY FEE PAY PARITY. BREATH OF MY HEART INCREASED CAPACITY THROUGH FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF OUR INTERNAL STRUCTURE. WE BEGAN WORK TO REVISE OUR INTERNAL POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND BOARD BY LAWS TO ENHANCE ROLE CLARITY AND TO BETTER SUPPORT A POSITIVE WORKPLACE CULTURE. WE HIRED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT STAFF, INCLUDING A MEDICAL BILLER, A CLINICAL DIRECTOR ASSISTANT, AND A FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANT. WE ARE CONTINUING TO RECRUIT AN ADDITIONAL THIRD MIDWIFE AND OUR STUDENT MIDWIFE APPRENTICE PROGRAM IS ALSO PROGRESSING AS WE FINALIZE OUR STUDENT HANDBOOK AND STIPEND POLICIES. IN 2024, WE MAINTAINED ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS AND INCREASED CAPACITY, INCLUDING INCREASING OUR HOURS OF NO COST DIRECT SERVICES INCLUDING OUR SAME DAY APPOINTMENT CLINIC. EXPANDED ACCESS ASSISTS IN THE PROVISION OF PREGNANCY TESTING, MEDICAID PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATION, AND PREGNANCY SERVICES. WE PROVIDE EARLY AND OPEN ACCESS TO PREGNANCY CARE WITH PROVIDERS IN RURAL AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES, WHICH IS CRITICAL FOR ENSURING EARLY ACCESS TO PRENATAL CARE. WE CONTINUE TO COORDINATE REFERRALS FOR CARE THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF OUR SCOPE AND MAINTAIN A BODY FEEDING RATE OF 100% INITIATED FEEDING AT BIRTH. OUR FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED IN RESPONSE TO FOOD ACCESS ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE REGULAR DISTRIBUTION TO OVER 35 FAMILIES PER WEEK WITH HALF OF THOSE DISTRIBUTIONS DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO FAMILIES HOMES. WE WERE ABLE TO SECURE ACCESS TO SEVERAL LOCAL FARMERS FOR FRESH PRODUCE. WE ARE PROVIDING POSTPARTUM FOOD AND HERBAL SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES, WITH A FOCUS ON SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMING ECONOMIES AND NUTRITION THROUGH TRADITIONAL FOODS. WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE DIAPERS AND BABY SUPPLIES FOR YOUNG PARENTS. THIS SERVICE ENSURES ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL ITEMS AND REDUCES THEIR NEED TO SHOP FREQUENTLY BECAUSE OF CASH-FLOW PROBLEMS. OUR YOUNG PARENT ADVOCATE CONTINUES TO SUPPORT AND PROVIDE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TO YOUNG PARENTS BOTH DIRECTLY AND IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVOCATES. THE PROGRAM IS COMPLETING A NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROJECT TO INFORM HOW BEST TO STRUCTURE SUPPORTING YOUNG PARENTS WITHIN BMH PROGRAMS. THE YOUNG PARENT ADVOCATE WORKS CLOSELY WITH OUR PERINATAL COMMUNITY HEALTHWORKER TO INDIVIDUALIZE YOUNG FAMILIES' NEEDS AS BOTH CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. OUR POLICY ADVOCACY WORK CONTINUES, WITH RESPONSES TO THE CHANGING MEDICAID AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LANDSCAPE. THROUGH REGULAR STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND OTHER COMMUNITY COLLABORATORS, WE SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR MEDICAID REFORM TO BE INCLUSIVE OF FAIR AND EQUITABLE REIMBURSEMENTS FOR MIDWIVES AND DOULAS. WE REMAIN MOBILIZED AND READY TO ADVOCATE FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ISSUES ON LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS ALONGSIDE COALITIONAL COLLABORATORS AND COMMUNITY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. WE ARE GROUNDED IN OUR LOCAL BIRTHING ECOLOGIES AND CONTINUE TO NURTURE THEIR CONTINUANCE. IN THE LAST YEAR, WE ESTABLISHED A COMMUNITY HERBAL APOTHECARY THAT ALLOWED US TO INCREASE OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, PEER SUPPORTS, AND EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS. WE ARE WORKING TO CREATE A ROBUST NETWORK OF PROVIDERS FOR BIRTHING AND PARENTING FAMILIES, THAT IS INCLUSIVE OF TRADITIONAL NETWORKS. IN 2023-2024, WE HAD A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN AND AS A RESULT WERE ABLE TO PURCHASE OUR PROPERTY, DEBT FREE, AT THE END OF 2024. WE HAVE ALSO BEEN ABLE TO LEVERAGE FUNDS TO BEGIN WORK ON VITAL FACILITY UPGRADES THAT WILL SUPPORT OUR GROWING PROGRAMS AND STAFF. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT WIN THAT SHORES OUR FINANCIAL SOLVENCY. THE WORK AHEAD IS TO IMPLEMENT CRITICAL LONG TERM STRATEGIES TO SUSTAIN STAFF AND PROGRAMS WHILE CONTINUING TO EXPAND OUR CAPACITY TO INCREASE OUR SERVICES. NAVI PIN HAA UN MU CONTINUES TO CENTER THOSE WE SERVE THAT ARE MOST IMPACTED BY REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH DISPARITIES, AND/OR ARE SEEKING SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE OUT OF HOSPITAL BIRTHING OPTIONS AND REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT CARE. WE RECOGNIZE THE INTERGENERATIONAL IMPORTANCE OF NURTURING FAMILY UNITY AS A WHOLE. WE ARE DOING TRANSFORMATIVE, LIFE AFFIRMING WORK THAT BUILDS A BELOVED COMMUNITY BY HONORING BIRTH AS A VITAL PART OF OUR SOVEREIGN RIGHTS. OUR FUTURE VISION SEEKS TO CREATE STRONG RELATIONS AND SUPPORT FOR MIDWIVES AND BIRTHWORK, INCREASE OUR SERVICES AND CAPACITY TO SEED BIRTH CENTERS, AND INCREASE MIDWIFERY CARE IN TRIBAL AND IN LAND-BASED RURAL COMMUNITIES.

    Expenses $1,153,714 · Revenue $109,072

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • MAYMANGWA FLYING EARTH

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • MELODIE BEGAY

    VICE PRESIDE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • JOVITA BELGRADE

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • MARCY ANDREWS

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • CHRISTINA CASTRO PHD

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • FELICIA RODRIGUEZ

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • BELIN MARCUS

    CLINICAL DIR

    Total calculated
    $113,858
    From this org
    $113,858
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • BEATA TSOSIE - PENA

    ORGANIZATION

    Total calculated
    $122,320
    From this org
    $122,320
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $2,489,995
    Expenses
    $1,500,107
    Contributions
    $2,380,923
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $916,131
    Expenses
    $786,772
    Contributions
    $847,401
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $690,731
    Expenses
    $801,591
    Contributions
    $622,001
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $853,406
    Expenses
    $541,593
    Contributions
    $791,302
    Grants paid
    $0

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $603,806
    Expenses
    $529,277
    Assets (EOY)
    $814,120

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $460,052
    Expenses
    $314,540
    Assets (EOY)
    $730,751

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $286,329
    Expenses
    $249,055
    Assets (EOY)
    $492,498

  • 2018 · 990-EZ

    Revenue
    $176,940
    Expenses
    $170,206
    Assets (EOY)
    $430,102

  • 2017 · 990-EZ

    Revenue
    $115,008
    Expenses
    $116,187
    Assets (EOY)
    $49,966

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all.

Form 990-N e-Postcard, tax year 2016

Tax period
1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016
Principal officer
Jessica Frechette-Gutfreund
Mailing address
PO Box 157Espanola NM 87532
Website
www.breathofmyheart.org

As filed, from the IRS e-Postcard file of 19 October 2026. The IRS publishes only each organization's most recent postcard, so earlier years are not shown. A 990-N carries no financial detail. The postcard also gives the principal officer's address, which is not shown here.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

  • Exemption revoked 15 May 2015, reinstated 15 May 2015.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 26 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.