Breastfeeding Task Force Of Greater Los Angeles
- Assets
- $850.0k
- Revenue
- $991.5k
- Investments
- $500.4k
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Hawthorne, CA
- Founding
- 08/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 95-4861413
Organization Overview
Breastfeeding Task Force Of Greater Los Angeles is located in Hawthorne, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (P40) the organization is classified as: Family Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Breastfeeding Task Force Of Greater Los Angeles employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Breastfeeding Task Force Of Greater Los Angeles 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, Breastfeeding Task Force Of Greater Los Angeles generated $991.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $774.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IMPROVE HEALTH OF INFANTS & FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION & ADVOCACY TO PROMOTE BREASTFEEDING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - BREASTFEEDLA PROVIDES TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT TO HOSPITALS, CLINICS, AND EMPLOYERS WORKING TO IMPROVE BREASTFEEDING OUTCOMES.
EDUCATIONLACTATION EDUCATION PROGRAM: BREASTFEEDLA'S LACTATION EDUCATION PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO LACTATION EDUCATION FOR UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES. WITNESSING THE SERIOUS DEFICIT OF BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) LACTATION CONSULTANTS ACROSS THE NATION, BREASTFEEDLA SAW THE NEED FOR A CULTURALLY COMPETENT, INTERSECTIONAL, HOLISTIC, AND FINANCIALLY ACCESSIBLE LACTATION COURSE. SINCE INCEPTION, WE HAVE PROVIDED OVER 150 SCHOLARSHIPS TO BIPOC INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE THE COURSE.CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION: BREASTFEEDLA PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR NURSES, LACTATION CONSULTANTS, AND BREAST/CHESTFEEDING ADVOCATES BY OFFERING ELEVEN SEMINARS PER YEAR AND BIANNUAL SUMMITS REACHING 1500+ PEOPLE ANNUALLY.OUTREACHTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: WE PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO OVER 40 HOSPITALS AND CLINICS TO IMPROVE BREAST/CHESTFEEDING OUTCOMES. BREASTFEEDLA CO-LEADS THE REGIONAL BREASTFEEDING CONSORTIUMS (RBC), A FORUM OF HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATORS, PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS, BREASTFEEDING EXPERTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR DISCUSSING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT SUPPORT INFANT FEEDING IN THE FOUR REGIONS OF LAC.CULTURALLY CONGRUENT SUPPORT GROUPS: IN 2021, WE LAUNCHED THREE BABY CAFS IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE CULTURALLY CONGRUENT LACTATION SUPPORT. BABY CAF IS A FREE, INFANT FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP OPEN TO PARENTS THROUGHOUT LAC. IN THE BREASTFEEDLA BABY CAFS, LACTATION STUDENTS FROM THE COMMUNITY LEAD THE GROUPS WHILE BEING ACTIVELY MENTORED BY INTERNATIONAL BOARDCERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANTS. THE DEDE DINER CENTERS THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN LONG BEACH. THE CHICHI LOUNGE CENTERS THE LATINX AND CHICANX COMMUNITY IN EAST LOS ANGELES. THE AFRICAN AMERICAN INFANT AND MATERNAL MORTALITY INITIATIVE (AAIMM) BABY CAF CENTERS BLACK FAMILIES IN SOUTH LA. WE INITIALLY RECEIVED FUNDING FOR 1 YEAR TO SUPPORT THESE BABY CAFE'S. WE NEED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CONTINUE AND MAINTAIN THESE VITAL SUPPORT GROUPS.COLLABORATION WITH CULTURAL WORKGROUPS: IN 2017, BREASTFEEDLA ALONG WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PARTNERS FORMED THE ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER (API) BREASTFEEDING TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE LOW BREAST/CHESTFEEDING RATES OF API FAMILIES LIVING IN LAC. THE TASK FORCE IMPLEMENTED A PHOTO PROJECT TO NORMALIZE BREAST/CHESTFEEDING AMONG THE API COMMUNITY AND IS CREATING A DIRECTORY OF API LACTATION PROFESSIONALS AND EXPANDING THE NUMBER OF LACTATION PROFESSIONALS THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.SINCE 2019, BREASTFEEDLA HAS ACTIVELY PARTNERED WITH THE (AAIMM) INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS THE BREAST/CHESTFEEDING DISPARITIES THAT EXIST AT THE 54 BIRTHING HOSPITALS IN LAC AND CREATE WAYS TO REMOVE 3 BARRIERS TO BREAST/CHESTFEEDING. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDED 60 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AAIMM STAKEHOLDERS TO BECOME LACTATION EDUCATORS.ONLINE RESOURCE DIRECTORY: BREASTFEEDLA CREATED THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE BREAST/CHESTFEEDING RESOURCE DIRECTORY IN LAC. THIS DIRECTORY IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE AND SERVES AS A COMPREHENSIVE BREAST/CHESTFEEDING RESOURCE FOR NEW FAMILIES, HOSPITALS, AND OTHERS. HTTP://WWW.BREASTFEEDLA.ORG/RESOURCESMAP/ADVOCACYINSTITUTIONAL AND POLICY CHANGE: BREASTFEEDLA WORKS FOR INSTITUTIONAL POLICY CHANGE TO SUPPORT BREAST/CHESTFEEDING FAMILIES IN SCHOOLS AND THE WORKPLACE BY ADVOCATING FOR PAID FAMILY LEAVE AND LACTATION ACCOMMODATIONS.
EDUCATION (IBCLC TRAINING) - BREASTFEEDLA OFFERS A 45 HOUR AND 90 HOUR LACTATION EDUCATION CURRICULUM. THE COURSE SATISFIES THE BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL INITIATIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS THE LACTATION SPECIFIC EDUCATION REQUIRED TO SIT FOR THE EXAM TOWARDS BECOMING A BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT. BREASTFEEDLA ALSO HOSTS BABY CAFES, PROVIDING FREE, ACCESSIBLE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO BREASTFEEDING FAMILIES IN A WELCOMING COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT LED BY STUDENTS IN THE IBCLC TRAINING PROGRAM.
SEMINARS - BREASTFEEDLA PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION IN LACTATION FOR OVER 1500 LACTATION AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS EACH YEAR. SEMINARS ARE HELD EACH MONTH THROUGHOUT GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY AS WELL AS THROUGH WEBINARS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stacey Armato Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joan Ortiz Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Summer Bridges Former President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Milan Spencer President | Trustee | 2 | $8,000 |
Jennifer Duran-West Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nakeisha Robinson Past President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $9,437 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $200,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $521,134 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $730,571 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $260,906 |
| Investment income | $42 |
| 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 | $991,519 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $56,342 |
| 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. | $111,919 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,173 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $303,334 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,839 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,202 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $24,119 |
| Advertising and promotion | $980 |
| Office expenses | $35,434 |
| Information technology | $13,316 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,800 |
| Travel | $12,983 |
| 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 | $945 |
| Insurance | $22,793 |
| All other expenses | $7,374 |
| Total functional expenses | $774,494 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $344,727 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $4,792 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $500,448 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $849,967 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $460 |
| Total liabilities | $460 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $687,007 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $162,500 |
| 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 | $849,967 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Breastfeeding Task Force Of Greater Los Angeles has awarded $56,342 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
KELLOGG FOUNDATION PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL TRAINING | $17,615 |
CA COMMISSION GRANT PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL TRAINING | $38,727 |