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Nonprofit · EIN 95-4861413

BREASTFEEDING TASK FORCE OF GREATER LOS ANGELES

Tax-exempt · HAWTHORNE, CA 90250

Financials

$992K$774K2023$1.1M$828K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BREASTFEEDING TASK FORCE OF GREATER LOS ANGELES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,093,798$828,270$265,528$1,331,682$155,067$1,176,615
December 31, 2023990$991,519$774,494$217,025$849,967$460$849,507
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$583,036
of which government grants
$251,773
Program service revenue
$475,773
Investment income
$29,868
Net gain from sales of assets
-$182
Other revenue
$5,121

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$24,770
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$143,640
Other salaries and wages
$398,549
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$611,972
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$25,586
Occupancy
$6,985
Travel
$20,532
Depreciation
$1,597
Program services (functional)
$628,673
Management and general (functional)
$102,672
Fundraising (functional)
$96,925

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$849,967
Total assets, end of year
$1,331,682
Total liabilities, end of year
$155,067
Net assets, end of year
$1,176,615
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,314
Publicly traded securities
$657,704
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,020,740
Net assets with donor restrictions
$155,875
Gross receipts
$1,093,980
Employees
9
Volunteers
35
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
CA

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Arissa PalmerExecutive Director
Officer
40$137,789$1,611
Lynnette BelloAt Large
Trustee or director
2$4,240$0
Milan SpencerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Lia FletcherSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Colleen DegrasseTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Nakeisha RobinsonPast President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Summer BridgesAt Large
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Raquel CamposAt Large
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Angel CarrAt Large
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Wendy De LeonAt Large
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jennifer DuranAt Large
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Danielle GarsonAt Large
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Joan OrtizAt Large
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Valyncia Raphael-WoodwardAt Large
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Ashley Skiffer-ThompsonAt Large
Trustee or director
2$0$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Angelina SpicerAt Large
Trustee or director
2$0
Natasha Weinstein DawesAt Large
Trustee or director
2$0
Ansar MuhammadBoard Member (JAN-APR)
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ARISSA PALMEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$111,919
MILAN SPENCERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
2$8,000
STACEY ARMATOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOAN ORTIZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SUMMER BRIDGESFORMER PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
2$0
JENNIFER DURAN-WESTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
NAKEISHA ROBINSONPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
2$0
ASHLEY SKIFFER-THOMPSONTREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0
WENDY DE LEONSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
NATASHA WEINSTEINNOMINATING CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
LIA BERQUISTFUNDRAISING CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
ANSAR MUHAMMADBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2851 W 120TH ST STE E 335, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250-3395
In care of
% MUNGER TOLLES AND OLSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Colleen de Grasse, 2851 West 120th Street E 335, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Signed the 990
Arissa Palmer, Executive Director
Phone
(323) 210-8505
Return prepared by
Aprio Advisory Group LLC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4861413 or by the name BREASTFEEDING TASK FORCE OF GREATER LOS ANGELES.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

BreastfeedLA is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of infants and families through education, outreach, and advocacy to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.Lactation Education & Workforce Development: Provides training and certification programs to expand access to skilled lactation support across Southern California.Community-Based Lactation Support: Operates free Baby Cafes, support groups, and clinics offering prenatal education and infant-feeding counseling.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Black Infant Health Program:Estasblished infrastructure and programs that will allow us to Provide case management and group support for prenatal and postpartum Black families in partnership with the County Health Agency. The program promotes healthy pregnancies, positive birth experiences, and strong parentinfant relationships through education, referrals, and peer connection. Plan to see 160 families in 2025.Lactation Education, Workforce Development, and Community Support:Offered comprehensive lactation education and clinical training to strengthen the perinatal workforce. Students completed supervised clinical hours in Baby Cafes and community clinics, providing free lactation education and infant-feeding support to families across Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We served approximately 500 students.Food Justice and Maternal Health Equity:Advanced efforts to improve food access and nutrition security for families by integrating lactation and nutrition education into community programs. Partnered with local organizations to promote equitable access to healthy foods, donor milk, and maternal health resources. Approximately 1000 families were supported by this program.
    Expenses $628,673 · grants $24,770 · revenue $480,894

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
95-4861413
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2001
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P40)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,331,682
Income (IRS master file)
$1,093,980

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,093,798$828,270$1,331,682IRS
990December 2023$991,519$774,494$849,967XML
990December 2022$722,548$523,305$620,519IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 95-4861413).

Questions about BREASTFEEDING TASK FORCE OF GREATER LOS ANGELES

What is the EIN of BREASTFEEDING TASK FORCE OF GREATER LOS ANGELES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BREASTFEEDING TASK FORCE OF GREATER LOS ANGELES is 95-4861413.
Is BREASTFEEDING TASK FORCE OF GREATER LOS ANGELES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to BREASTFEEDING TASK FORCE OF GREATER LOS ANGELES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BREASTFEEDING TASK FORCE OF GREATER LOS ANGELES 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 BREASTFEEDING TASK FORCE OF GREATER LOS ANGELES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BREASTFEEDING TASK FORCE OF GREATER LOS ANGELES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BREASTFEEDING TASK FORCE OF GREATER LOS ANGELES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Colleen de Grasse.
Who are the officers and directors of BREASTFEEDING TASK FORCE OF GREATER LOS ANGELES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $137,789 (Arissa Palmer, Executive Director).
How much revenue does BREASTFEEDING TASK FORCE OF GREATER LOS ANGELES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,093,798, expenses of $828,270 and total assets of $1,331,682 at year end.

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