Michigan Breastfeeding Network

Organization Overview

Michigan Breastfeeding Network is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (P50) the organization is classified as: Personal Social Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Michigan Breastfeeding Network employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Breastfeeding Network is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Michigan Breastfeeding Network generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 30.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO COLLABORATE WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO BRING ABOUT ACTIONABLE, SYSTEM-LEVEL CHANGES THAT ARE CENTERED ON THE DIVERSE EXPERIENCES OF MICHIGAN FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MICHIGAN BREASTFEEDING NETWORK COLLABORATES WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO BRING ABOUT ACTIONABLE, SYSTEM-LEVEL CHANGES THAT ARE CENTERED ON THE DIVERSE EXPERIENCES OF MICHIGAN FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. WE ADVOCATE, EDUCATE, AND COMMUNITY-BUILD ALONGSIDE FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF AN EQUITABLE, JUST, AND BREASTFEEDING-SUPPORTIVE CULTURE.


OUR 2023 ADVOCACY EFFORTS INVOLVED SUCCESSFULLY EDUCATING THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR'S TEAM ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING PUBLIC MILK EXPRESSION IN THE LAW ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EXECUTIVE ORDER TO EXPAND SUPPORT FOR INCARCERATED MOTHERS. WE ALSO CONTINUED TWO, VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN WORKING GROUPS TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN THE COVID-19 RESPONSE AND BARRIERS TO BREASTFEEDING-SUPPORTIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. OUR EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS INCLUDED PROVIDING MORE THAN 12,000 FREE CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS TO BREASTFEEDING SUPPORTERS SEEKING TO TRANSFORM THE FIELD OF LACTATION BY SHIFTING THE PARADIGM OF EXPERTISE AND CENTERING THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF BLACK AND INDIGENOUS FAMILIES. OUR COMMUNITY BUILDING EFFORTS REMAIN GROUNDED IN OUR COMMITMENT TO BUILDING THE FIELD OF COMMUNITY-BASED, EQUITY CENTERED BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY ACTIVELY ANTI-RACIST BREASTFEEDING SUPPORTERS WHO REFLECT AND REPRESENT THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. IN 2023, WE SERVED ALONGSIDE 17 ORGANIZATIONS IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS MICHIGAN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shannon J Mckenney-Shubert
Executive Director
$86,887
Gayle Shipp
Director
$0
Cierra Pfotenhauer
Director
$0
Allison Horne
Director
$0
Emily Uppleger
Direcotr
$0
Kaela Harris
Direcotr
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
You Overcoming Lactation Obstacles
Support Services
$168,320
Milk Like Mine
Support Services
$161,292
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$80,000
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $212,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$872,223
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,164,223
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $48
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,164,271

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