Planned Parenthood: Understanding Its Non-Profit Status & Services

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the nation's leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care, education, and advocacy.

Non-Profit Structure

• 56 independent local affiliates operate 600+ health centers.
• Revenue: ~40% government grants/reimbursements (Medicaid, Title X), ~30% private contributions, ~25% patient revenue, ~5% other.
• No shareholders; surplus reinvested in services, access, advocacy.
• Subject to IRS Form 990 public disclosure; audited annually.

Core Services (2023 Data)

• STI Testing & Treatment: 4.7 million tests
• Contraception: 2.1 million patients (IUDs, implants, pills, condoms)
• Cancer Screening: 500,000+ breast/cervical exams
• Abortion Care: ~390,000 procedures (3–4% of total services)
• Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy: 200+ health centers
• Prenatal, Well-Woman, LGBTQ+ Care
• Sex Education: 1.2 million participants (school/community programs)

Access & Affordability

• Sliding fee scale (income-based); free for qualifying patients.
• Accepts Medicaid, most insurance; navigators for enrollment.
• Telehealth for contraception, STI consults, gender-affirming care.

Advocacy & Legal Defense

Planned Parenthood Action Fund (501(c)(4)) lobbies for reproductive rights, challenges restrictive laws, mobilizes voters.

Planned Parenthood is a safety-net provider: 60% of patients rely on it as primary care source; 75% have incomes ≤150% FPL.