Eastern Massachusetts Abortion Fund

What Eastern Massachusetts Abortion Fund does

The Eastern Massachusetts Abortion Fund (EMA Fund / EMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1999 and headquartered at 955 Massachusetts Ave, #427, Cambridge, MA. It provides direct financial grants to cover the cost of abortion procedures (both in-clinic and medication) plus logistical "practical support" — travel, lodging, childcare, meals, and Lyft rides — for people seeking abortion care. Services are accessed through a phone hotline (Mondays-Thursdays, 48-hour response SLA from a blocked number) and an Airtable-based bilingual (English/Spanish) intake form; the organization does not run a technology product. EMA also helps eligible callers obtain MassHealth coverage via a referral pipeline with Health Care for All, and coordinates billing and funding with a network of 15+ named Massachusetts provider partners including BMC, MGH, Planned Parenthood, Hey Jane, and others. The organization's stated operating principles emphasize confidentiality, harm reduction, reproductive justice, and bodily autonomy, and it serves both Massachusetts residents and an expanding cohort of out-of-state patients forced to travel for care post-Dobbs.

EMA's business model is donation-funded rather than revenue-generating: as a 501(c)(3) it collects tax-deductible contributions from individuals, supplemented by a Sustainers Circle recurring monthly giving program, a Bonfire merchandise storefront, and fees from informational speaking/event engagements. The organization operates with a lean team of approximately 7 employees supplemented by volunteers, and is a member of the National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF, 80+ funds nationally) alongside coordinated sister funds Tides for Reproductive Freedom and Abortion Rights Fund of Western Massachusetts for statewide coverage. Distribution is direct-to-individual via the hotline and intake form, with demand driven by clinic referrals, NNAF routing, and word-of-mouth. FY2024-2025 impact data shows 890 clients supported, $632,000+ in abortion funding distributed, $42,000+ in practical support, and $18,000 in covered airfare; in FY2023-2024, 929 abortions were funded, $616,940 in abortion funding and $44,770 in practical support were distributed, and 1,697 hotline calls were answered.

Name

Eastern Massachusetts Abortion Fund

Legal name

The Eastern Massachusetts Abortion Fund, Inc.

Website

https://emafund.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1999 providing direct abortion funding and practical support (travel, lodging, childcare) to people seeking abortion care in eastern Massachusetts, with growing service to out-of-state patients post-Dobbs. Operates a small staff, hotline intake, and a clinic-partner referral network across 15+ Massachusetts providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reproductive Health Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Family Planning Centers (621410), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Planning & Contraception (Including Abortion Care) (HLAKAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF), Maternal, Child & Family Health Program Funding (HLAJALAG)

Keywords

• Abortion funding assistance
• Reproductive health services
• Nonprofit practical support
• Abortion access grants
• Community-based healthcare support

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting abortion access. Tax-deductible contributions as 501(c)(3) organization.
2. Monthly Sustainers (Sustainers Circle): Recurring monthly donations from dedicated supporters that cover practical support budget, enabling planning and consistent service delivery.
3. Merchandise Sales: Bonfire store selling merchandise with proceeds supporting the mission.
4. Event Requests: Organizations can request EMA to provide informational sessions about their work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Eastern Massachusetts Abortion Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides no-cost direct financial grants for in-clinic and medication abortion procedures, along with practical logistical support including travel, lodging, meals, childcare, and Lyft rides. Callers access services through a bilingual Airtable intake form or a Monday–Thursday phone hotline, with a 48-hour response time. The fund is supported by individual donations, a Sustainers Circle of recurring donors, merchandise sales, and paid speaking engagements.

Product overview

Eastern Massachusetts Abortion Fund (EMA Fund) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides direct abortion funding and logistical support services. The organization does not offer technology products or software platforms; instead, it provides direct financial assistance (grants to cover abortion costs) and practical support services including travel, lodging, meals, childcare, and transportation assistance to help people access abortion care in eastern Massachusetts. Services are accessed via an intake form and delivered through a hotline (Mondays-Thursdays). The fund also accepts donations and has a sustainers circle for recurring donors.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Direct Abortion Funding Grants No-cost financial grants that cover the cost of in-clinic and medication abortion procedures for eligible callers. Provided to individuals seeking abortion care in eastern Massachusetts and out-of-state patients traveling to Massachusetts. Accessed via online intake form or Monday–Thursday hotline with 48-hour response.
• Practical Support Services Logistical support covering travel, lodging, meals, childcare, and Lyft rides for people accessing abortion care. Includes MassHealth insurance navigation assistance and bilingual English/Spanish language access. Available to callers who have requested funding support.
• Sustainers Circle (Recurring Donor Program) Monthly recurring donation program for dedicated supporters that funds the practical support budget and enables consistent service delivery. Tax-deductible as 501(c)(3) contributions.
• Merchandise Shop Bonfire storefront selling branded merchandise with proceeds supporting the organization's mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than quadrupled reach in 2-3 years post-Dobbs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMA is a member of the National Network of Abortion Funds, a network connecting over 80+ abortion funds around the country. NNAF connects callers to local funds and provides resources for fund coordination.
• Tides for Reproductive FreedomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMassachusetts abortion fund partner in the collaborative effort to provide communities with abortion access information.
• Abortion Rights Fund of Western MassachusettscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMassachusetts abortion fund partner in the collaborative effort to provide communities with abortion access information and statewide coverage.
• Health Care for AllsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for callers who need help getting insurance quickly. Callers making under $50,000/year may qualify for MassHealth coverage.
• Brigid AlliancesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPractical support organization for abortion access. EMA refers callers to Brigid Alliance for additional practical support services.
• Midwest Action CoalitionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPractical support organization for abortion access. Listed as recommended partner organization for donors.
• Fund Texas ChoicesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPractical support organization for abortion access. Listed as recommended partner organization for donors.
• Keep Our ClinicssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization supporting independent abortion clinics. Listed as resource for donors to help sustain clinics.
• Massachusetts Abortion Clinics and ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners include BMC, Tapestry Health, Hey Jane, Forward Midwifery, MGH, BIDMC, Women's Health Service, Brigham and Women's, Tufts Medical Center, Carafem, Four Women, Salem State, HealthQuarters, Planned Parenthood, HealthImperatives, Abortion on Demand. EMA coordinates billing and funding with these providers.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chicago Abortion Fund: Regional abortion fund serving Illinois with direct grants and practical support. Comparable regional fund operating under the same post-Dobbs demand surge with similar donor-driven funding model and NNAF affiliation.
• Northwest Abortion Access Fund: Regional abortion fund serving the Pacific Northwest with grants and practical support. Comparable to EMA in model, scope, and NNAF network membership, with similar post-Dobbs out-of-state demand dynamics.
• Yellowhammer Fund: Alabama-based abortion fund providing direct financial and practical support for abortion access in the Deep South. Directly comparable regional abortion fund with the same funding-plus-practical-support model and NNAF membership.
• Midwest Access Coalition: Practical support organization providing travel, lodging, and logistical assistance to abortion seekers in the Midwest. Directly comparable as a peer practical-support provider and NNAF member, even listed as an EMA partner.
• DC Abortion Fund: Regional abortion fund providing direct funding and logistical support in the Washington, DC area. Operates an essentially identical model to EMA — geographic restriction, donation-funded grants, and NNAF membership — serving a comparable function in a different region.
• Texas Abortion Fund: Regional abortion fund providing direct financial assistance to people seeking abortion care in Texas. Highly comparable as a member of the National Network of Abortion Funds serving a defined geographic region, with the same funding-plus-practical-support model.
• New York Abortion Access Fund: Regional abortion fund serving New York State with direct grants and practical support for abortion seekers. Directly comparable in mission, model, and NNAF network membership to EMA's regional fund structure.
• Brigid Alliance: National practical support organization providing travel, accommodations, and logistical support to people forced to travel for abortion care. Comparable national-scale peer to EMA's practical support function, listed as an EMA referral partner.
• Fund Texas Choice: Texas-based practical support fund covering travel, lodging, and procedure costs for abortion seekers. Directly comparable peer listed as an EMA-recommended partner organization, with overlapping funding-and-practical-support services.

Others

• National Network of Abortion Funds: National umbrella network of 100+ abortion funds, of which EMA is a member. Functions as an ecosystem coordinator, convener, and shared resource hub rather than a direct service provider, making it the closest enabling organization for EMA's model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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