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The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles

Public charity · Grantmaker Hawthorne, CA EIN: 95-4861413 Website

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.

The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles at a glance

Total assets
$1,331,682
+56.7% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$1,093,798
+10.3% vs 2023
Net investment income (2024)
$29,868
+71014.3% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$828,270
+6.9% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

How to apply to The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles

Who The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

East Battle CreekSacramento

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 2 grants2023 0 grants2024

In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $56K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
CA Commission Grant Sacramento, CAEducational Training$38,727
Kellogg Foundation East Battle Creek, MIEducational Training$17,615
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$1,331,682$1,093,798$828,270——$29,868
2023$849,967$991,519$774,494$56,3422$42
2022$620,519$722,548$523,305——$747
2021$469,385$622,505$445,710——$1,208
2020$264,461$463,634$377,995———

About The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles

Based on IRS filings

The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Hawthorne, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $30K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles is led by Arissa Palmer, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Arissa Palmer

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $86K (2020) → $138K (2024)

  • Milan Spencer

    President

    Board Member → Secretary, 2022

    Secretary → President, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    $8K (2023) → $0 (2024)

  • Lynnette Bello

    At Large

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    $4K (2024)

  • Joan Ortiz

    At Large

    Board Member → At Large, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nakeisha Robinson

    Past President

    Board Member → President, 2021

    President → Past President, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Summer Bridges

    At Large

    President → Former President, 2021

    Former President → At Large, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ansar Muhammad

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ashley Skiffer-Thompson

    At Large

    Treasurer → At Large, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wendy De Leon

    At Large

    Secretary → At Large, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Angel Carr

    At Large

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Angelina Spicer

    At Large

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Colleen Degrasse

    Treasurer

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Danielle Garson

    At Large

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Duran

    At Large

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lia Fletcher

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Natasha Weinstein Dawes

    At Large

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Raquel Campos

    At Large

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Valyncia Raphael-Woodward

    At Large

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (9)
  • Former: Jennifer Duran-West (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Stacey Armato (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Lia Berquist (2022–2023) — Fundraising Chair
  • Former: Natasha Weinstein (2023) — Nominating Chair
  • Former: Apple Sepulveda (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Aqueelah Russell (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Linda Goldman (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Magdalene Whitman (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Firdows Muhammed (2021) — Board Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Arissa Palmer — Executive Director: $138KArissa PalmerExecutive Director$138KLynnette Bello — At Large: $4KLynnette BelloAt Large$4K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $138K, to Arissa Palmer (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles

How large is The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles?

The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.

What is The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles?

The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Hawthorne, CA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles operate?

The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles has awarded grants in California, Michigan.

What is The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles's EIN?

The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4861413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 22, 2024)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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