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La Leche League International Inc

EIN 36-2514518 · Raleigh, NC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LA LECHE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL, INC.'S MISSION IS TO HELP MOTHERS WORLDWIDE TO BREASTFEED THROUGH MOTHER-TO-MOTHER SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT, INFORMATION, AND EDUCATION AND TO PROMOTE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF BREASTFEEDING AS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT IN THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF THE BABY AND MOTHER.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$632,962
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
39.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3,599

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 39.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 58% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 294% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $148,894 spent. GOVERNANCE OF INTERNATIONAL ENTITIES IS A PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH VOLUNTEERS GLOBALLY TO MAINTAIN RESOURCES AND STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT LA LECHE LEAGUE LEADER ACCREDITATION AND PROVIDE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR PARENTS WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED.
  2. $77,301 spent. BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR PARENTS IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR PARENTS THROUGH IN-PERSON PEER SUPPORT MEETINGS AS WELL AS THE ORGANIZATION'S BOOKS, ONLINE PUBLICATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE, AND ONLINE EVENTS.
  3. $35,994 spent. LEADER ACCREDITATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION IS A PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES WORLDWIDE STANDARDS THAT ENABLE LLL LEADERS TO PROVIDE MOTHER-TO-MOTHER BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT LOCALLY. ACCREDITATION IS ATTAINED AND MAINTAINED THROUGH READING, OBSERVING MEETINGS, ATTENDING WORKSHOPS, KEEPING UP-TO-DATE ON THE LATEST RESEARCH, LEARNING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND PRACTICING ADDRESSING QUESTIONS AND HANDLING CHALLENGING SITUATIONS.
  4. $101,519 spent. CONFERENCES IS A PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS A BIANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR ITS MEMBERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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