Nonprofit · EIN 85-3177988
BREAST FRIENDS LACTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Tax-exempt · STOCKTON, CA 95206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $198,285 | $159,937 | $38,348 | $41,011 | – | $41,011 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $52,258 | $51,250 | $1,008 | $2,663 | – | $2,663 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $110,606
- Program service revenue
- $87,500
- Other revenue
- $179
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $58,225
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $113,779
- Occupancy
- $678
- Other expenses
- $45,480
- Program services (functional)
- $140,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,663
- Total assets, end of year
- $41,011
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $41,011
- Cash, savings and investments
- $41,011
- Gross receipts
- $198,285
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandi Gates-Burgess | Executive Director | 31 | $30,919 |
| Julie Taylor | President Officer | 10 | $11,053 |
| Chakiya Clary | Secretary Officer | 9 | $9,600 |
| Full Spectrum Birthworkers- Jaontra | Board Member | 8 | $3,853 |
| Savvy Services - Desiree Johnson | Treasurer Officer | 6 | $2,800 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandi Gates-Burgess | Executive Director | 25 | $7,197 |
| Julie Taylor | President Officer | 7 | $1,750 |
| Chakiya Clary | Secretary Officer | 8 | $1,750 |
| Savvy Services - Desiree Johnson | Treasurer Officer | 6 | $1,750 |
| Full Spectrum Birthworkers- Jaontra | Board Member | 7 | $1,750 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 750 WILLIAM MOSS BLVD, STOCKTON, CA 95206-5104
- In care of
- % BRANDI GATES BURGESS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 5008 Hollow Ridge Ct, Antioch CA 94531
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Brandi Gates-Burgess, 5008 Hollow Ridge Ct, Antioch CA 94531
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Desiree Johnson, Treasurer
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-3177988 or by the name BREAST FRIENDS LACTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Mission: To increase breastfeeding rates in the Black and Brown community with individual consultation group education and community lactation training. To offer affordable lactation consultation and free support to our clients. We will strive to maintain an open space for our pregnant and postpartum families to learn share and explore their feelings around parenting and their infant feeding experience. We desire to activate our clients voice of self-advocacy amplify breastfeeding support in our community and increase lactation knowledge to parents birth workers and community members. Program Activities: Performed all activities stated in mission weekly monthly to incl. group & individual sessions community lactation trainings and education events to build a supportive community for parents. In addition we also offer workforce development & mentorship by providing continuous learning opportunities & career progression to support staff community members and lactation mentees.
Program accomplishments
- Breast Friends has expanded and strengthened the services we provide to Contra Costa County mothers and families ensuring that breastfeeding and postpartum support are accessible culturally relevant and trauma-informed. Our work has been anchored in both direct service delivery and capacity-building designed to respond to community-identified needs. Breastfeeding Support Groups: Our breastfeeding support groups provide a consistent and welcoming space for participants to gather learn and connect. These regular facilitated sessions are designed to offer both guidance and emotional encouragement helping participants navigate the early stages of their breastfeeding experience. Each group creates a safe and affirming environment where participants can openly discuss challenges such as latching milk supply and returning to work while also celebrating milestones and personal successes. Other services included peer counseling services we trained 4 new peer counselors to assist in expansion lactation consultations that include home support breastfeeding classes for families postpartum wellness through movement our Breast Friends latch line for over the phone support and we hosted our 2nd annual Boob-E-Que. Boob-e-que Celebration during Black Breastfeeding Week to create a supportive space for Black mothers and families. Recognizing the isolation and shame Black mothers often face the event promotes restorative healing through activities like dancing and massages. It features a family-friendly barbeque fosters connections among mothers and includes line dancing face painting and networking with community resources and partners all in a natural setting. The celebration aims to strengthen breastfeeding equity and empower Black mothers with the support they need. Enhanced Data Systems: We have met with the Milk Research Lab at UCSF to build out our database to analyze the services provided and the demographics of the participants served giving us deeper insight into the reach and impact of our work. Impact and Commitment With continued funding Breast Friends remains committed to addressing disparities in breastfeeding and postpartum support by offering holistic affirming services that meet the needs of our priority populations. Through our ongoing combination of direct service delivery staff capacity building and infrastructure strengthening we have been able to not only provide immediate support but also create sustainable systems of care for the Contra Costa County community. Metrics: Participation & Reach Number of support groups held: 12 Total service hours: 151 Total participants served: 66 Demographics of participants served: 100% African American Black; Women and children; Age range 0 months - 45 years old. Service Delivery Number of peer counselor meetings and mentorships: 21 weekly sessions Meetings strategic and planning: 22 weekly meetings Improved Partnerships Contra Costa County Health Center Contra Costa County WIC Black Infant Health Co-Co Love Doulas Black Girl Mental Health Collective First 5 NAMI Bright Futures Healing Spot CounselingExpenses $87,000 · grants $90,000
- Breast Friends will provide clinical lactation and nutrition consultation to providers and patients with young children zero to three who access primary care in the clinic based in Oakland CA. Breast Friends experts will: Consult with program patients nurse practitioners social workers and physicians on patient and family treatment plans. Facilitate monthly nutrition milk feeding and lactation education and support groups for Black identified families. Conduct outreach and in-reach to families and providers to support group patient enrolment in aforementioned education and support groups and conduct post-group follow-up with participants. Conduct pre-and post-group evaluation for continuous quality improvement. Provide education to the team as a whole during Breast Friends clinical service days. Advise the program study team on evaluation research related to lactation milk feeding and nutrition services. Complete clinical documentation and administrative duties including charting and billing provided that appropriate access to do so is provided. Adapt Breast Friends program and services tailored to the program clinic needs and priorities. Develop and provide written patient and provider education instructional and marketing materials clinical workflows outreach and plans and forms for Breast Friends enrollment. Breast Friends will provide services in the program clinic during regular clinic hours every Friday for 5 hours hours subject to change as appropriate based on patient and provider feedback. Breast Friends will participate in team meetings in-person 1 hour before the 5 hour clinic hours every Friday time subject to change as well as facilitated provider wellness and trauma-informed care workshops on the first and third Friday of every month. Breast Friends will also provide patients with at home support. Breast Friends will provide a total of eight hours of service every Friday. Approximately 255 patients have benefited from the support in this program.Expenses $53,000 · grants $60,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-3177988
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $41,011
- Income (IRS master file)
- $198,285
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $198,285 | $159,937 | $41,011 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $52,258 | $51,250 | $2,663 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Brandi Gates-Burgess | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 85-3177988).
Questions about BREAST FRIENDS LACTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
- What is the EIN of BREAST FRIENDS LACTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BREAST FRIENDS LACTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES is 85-3177988.
- Is BREAST FRIENDS LACTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to BREAST FRIENDS LACTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BREAST FRIENDS LACTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BREAST FRIENDS LACTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BREAST FRIENDS LACTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BREAST FRIENDS LACTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Brandi Gates-Burgess.
- Who are the officers and directors of BREAST FRIENDS LACTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,919 (Brandi Gates-Burgess, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BREAST FRIENDS LACTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $198,285, expenses of $159,937 and total assets of $41,011 at year end.
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