San Jose Mothers' Milk Bank
San Jose Mothers' Milk Bank
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About this organization
Mission
Mission: Helping babies thrive by making donated human milk safe and accessible.
About
THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTS EXCESS BREAST MILK FROM VOLUNTEER BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS, STORES THE BREAST MILK FOR OPTIMAL NUTRITIONAL VALUE, PROCESSES THE BREAST MILK TO REMOVE VIRUSES AND BACTERIA THAT MAY CAUSE ILLNESS AND DISTRIBUTES THE DONOR HUMAN MILK TO HOSPITALS AND FAMILIES. AS A CHARTER MEMBER OF THE HUMAN MILK BANKING ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA (HMBANA), THE ORGANIZATION'S STANDARDS OF PROCESSING DONATED BREAST MILK ARE THE BASIS OF OPERATION FOR ALL MILK BANKING ORGANIZATIONS. MOTHERS' MILK BANK IS LICENSED AS A TISSUE BANK IN CALIFORNIA AND MARYLAND AND REGISTERED WITH THE FDA. DURING 2019, THE ORGANIZATION HAD A MAJOR INCREASE IN PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION OF DONOR MILK. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO BUILD ACCESS FOR ALL INFANTS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS TO THOSE THAT ARE UNDERSERVED. THE ORGANIZATION INCREASED DISTRIBUTION BY 29% (712,000 OUNCES OF PROCESSED MILK). THE INCREASE WAS THE RESULT OF INCREASED OUTPATIENT DEMAND FOR MILK AND THE INCREASE OF HOSPITALS USE OF DONATED MILK BEYOND NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS. TO ADDRESS THE GROWTH, THE ORGANIZATION ACQUIRED ADDITIONAL 3,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE AND FREEZER SPACE IN THEIR CURRENT BUILDING. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED TWO SUBSTANTIAL DONOR GIFTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR WHICH HELPED INCREASE CAPACITY AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEWLY ACQUIRED SPACE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ACQUIRED THE FIRST FDA APPROVED MILK ANALYZER FROM SWEDISH COMPANY MIRIS. TODAY, EVERY BATCH OF HUMAN MILK IS VERIFIED FOR CONTENT LEVELS OF PROTEIN, FAT, CARBOHYDRATES, AND CALORIES. THIS IS A VERY CURSORY ANALYSIS OF HUMAN MILKS AND THE ORGANIZATION HOPES TO CONTINUE TO DO RESEARCH TO EXPAND KNOWLEDGE OF INFANT FEEDINGS. THE STAFF ALSO ATTENDED THE SECOND SYMPOSIUM OF THE HUMAN MILK BANKING ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA TO SHARE AND LEARN FROM NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO PROCESS HUMAN MILK WHILE CONTINUING TO LOOK AT WAYS TO MANUFACTURE MILK TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURIES TO STAFF.PROGRAMS INCLUDE BLACK INFANT HEALTH PROGRAMS, WIC SERVICES, AND HOSPITAL-BASED SERVICES AS POPULATIONS NEED. MILK DRIVES WERE ALSO INCLUDED IN MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES AS A TEACHING TOOL FOR PHYSICIANS. ORGANIZATIONALLY, SAN JOSE MOTHERS' MILK BANK EXPANDED MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS OF THE MILK BANK, SOCIAL MEDIA AND LABORATORY SERVICES THIS YEAR. BREAST PUMP SERVICES ARE EXPANDING THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA AND CONTINUE TO RISE IN DISTRIBUTION AS MORE HOSPITALS AND CLINICS ARE BECOMING BABY FRIENDLY. ADDITIONALLY, MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES ARE IN PROGRESS WITH THE NEW MARKETING MANAGER. WE ARE NOW EXPANDING OUR SERVICES BEYOND OUR STATE TO ASSURE BABIES WHO NEED DONOR MILK HAVE ACCESS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “To meet an important national health need by collecting, processing and distributing human milk.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Meet an important national health need by collecting, processing and distributing human milk.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is CA.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 1887 MONTEREY HIGHWAY SUITE 110, SAN JOSE, CA, 95122.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 28 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $240,970.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1974.
- The organization pays $1,292,103 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $43,992 in fundraising expenses.