Mothers For Mothers Postpartum Justice Project is located in Berkeley, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mothers For Mothers Postpartum Justice Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MOTHERS FOR POSTPARTUM JUSTICE IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION IN OAKLAND THAT SHOWS UP FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY ONE MEAL AT A TIME THROUGH THE NOURISH PROGRAM. SINCE 2020, WE HAVE CREATED INTERSECTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS INDUSTRIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES TO SHIFT THE CULTURE FOR POSTPARTUM CARE IN OUR SOCIETY, TO CENTER NOURISHMENT, CONNECTION, HEALING, AND CELEBRATION. MPJ COLLABORATES WITH BLACK LED ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL BIPOC OWNED RESTAURANTS TO ENSURE THAT 8 SERVINGS OF DELICIOUS AND NUTRIENT DENSE MEALS ARE DELIVERED TO PARTICIPANTS THEIR FIRST 6 WEEKS OF THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NOURISH PROGRAM PROVIDES COOKED MEALS PREPARED BY BIPOC OWNED COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR MPJ NUTRITIONAL AND PROGRAMMATIC TEAM.
THE NURTURE PROGRAM PROVIDES ESSENTIAL POSTPARTUM SUPPLIES TO NEW MOTHERS. THIS ALLEVIATES THE PROBLEM OF NEW MOMS TAKING THEIR NEWBORN OUT TO SHOP FOR THESE PRODUCTS THAT THEY DIDNT KNOW THEY NEEDED. WE HAVE PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 150 NURTURE BAGS
MPJ CONTINUES A NEW PROJECT CALLED HUGS (HONORING AND UNIFYING GATHERINGS) TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL BLACK-OWNED CAFES AND RESTAURANTS TO PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE FOR NEW MAMAS, BIRTHING PEOPLE, AND LEGAL CARETAKERS OF INFANTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Linda Jones President | Officer | 20 | $8,640 |
Nina Arrocena Nourish Coordinator | Officer | 10 | $43,636 |
Josephine Nana Ama Raine Hugs Coordinator | Officer | 12 | $10,419 |
Tora Spigner Treasurer | Officer | $1,500 | |
Lyanne Jordon Vice President | Officer | 15 | $12,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $144,883 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $144,883 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $144,883 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,691 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $190,553 |
Advertising and promotion | $888 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $3,000 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $208,132 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $103,462 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $9,779 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $113,241 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,434 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $22,434 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $74,796 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,011 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $113,241 |