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 12/2021, Michigan Breastfeeding Network employed 6 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 12/2021, Michigan Breastfeeding Network generated $833.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $906.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 36.4% per year over the past 7 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

2021

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 BREASFEEDING-SUPPORTIVE CULTURE. OUR 2021 ADVOCACY EFFORTS INVOLVED SUCCESSFUL ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EXECUTIVE ORDER TO EXPAND SUPPORT FOR INCARCERATED MOTHERS. WE ALSO FORMED TWO NEW, VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN WORKING GROUPS TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN THE COVID-10 RESPONSE AND BARRIERS TO BREATFEEDING-SUPPORTIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. OUR EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS INCLUDED PROVIDING MORE THAN 12,000 FREE CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS TO BREASFEEDING 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 COMMMUNITY BUILDING EFFORTS ARE GROUNDED IN OUR COMMITMENT TO BUILDING THE FIELD OF COMMUNITY-BASED, EQUITY CENTERED BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT SERVICES PROVED BY ACTIVELY ANTI-RACIST BREASTFEEDING SUPPORTERS WHO REFLECT AND REPRESENT THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. IN 2021, WE SERVED ALONGSIDE 17 ORGANIZATIONS IN COMMUITIES ACROSS MICHIGAN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shannon J Mckenney-Shubert
Executive Director
$84,000
Gayle Shipp
Chair
$0
Ellen Lassiter Collier
Treasurer
$0
Lonias Gilmore
Secretary
$0
Cierra Pfotenhauer
Director
$0
Ambyr Amen-Ra
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $415,884
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$417,145
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$833,029
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $39
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 $833,068

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Michigan Breastfeeding Network has recieved totaling $325,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Michigan Health Endowment Fund

Brighton, MI

PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE ACTION TO ADVANCE BLACK BREASTFEEDING JUSTICE

$100,000
Dmc Foundation

Detroit, MI

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR A PROJECT TO ENSURE THAT FAMILIES OF COLOR CAN ACCESS CULTURALLY RELEVANT, SKILLED SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC STATUS

$75,000
Foundation For Flint

Flint, MI

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$66,500
United Way Of South Central Michigan

Kalamazoo, MI

PURPOSE: EQUITY STRATEGIES AND INVESTMENTS

$60,000
The@tyler L Rigg Memorial Foundation

Charlottesville, VA

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$15,000
Community Foundation Of Greater Flint

Flint, MI

PURPOSE: Program and/or Operational Support

$8,500
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