Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc.

What Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc. does

The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc. (KBC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2008 and headquartered at 8101 College Blvd. Suite 100, Overland Park, Kansas. Its mission is to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding and human milk feeding across Kansas through education, advocacy, leadership, and community coalition-building. The organization serves six distinct audience segments: families with infants, lactation support providers, physicians and healthcare providers, employers, child care providers, and local breastfeeding coalitions. Against a population of approximately 35,000 babies born annually in Kansas, the KBC positions the 80% statewide breastfeeding initiation rate as a benchmark it seeks to grow.

The KBC's product portfolio is service-heavy and built on a non-proprietary technology stack. The core offerings include breastfeeding courses, child care courses, a clinical lactation training program, emPOWER Talks webinars, the annual two-day Kansas Breastfeeding Conference held every October, and four KBC Sections (Child Care, Local Coalitions, Hospitals, Public Health) that meet bi-monthly via Zoom. Programmatic infrastructure includes a Resource Library, a Local Resource Directory, a Lactation Tents/Stations loan program, and a Mini-Grants Program that distributed $5,000 across six local coalitions in 2026. The technology layer is composed of standard third-party SaaS tools: PayPal for donations, Bonfire for the KBC merchandise store, Google Analytics for web traffic, Constant Contact for the monthly Milk Messenger newsletter, SurveyMonkey for mini-grant applications, and Zoom for virtual meetings. No proprietary software, mobile application, API, or AI/ML components are present.

The KBC's business model is a classic small-mission-driven nonprofit. Most services, including courses, webinars, conference registration, and membership, are free. Revenue is generated through annual membership fees from individuals and organizations, donations processed via PayPal, and a small merchandise store on Bonfire. The coalition is funded primarily through grants, donations, and membership contributions rather than equity investment. Operating scale is modest, with a seven-person staff and a captive statewide footprint of 30+ local coalitions across Kansas. Recognition includes the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee's Cultural Changemaker Award in 2022 for culturally responsive community-based initiatives.

Name

Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc.

Legal name

Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc.

Website

https://ksbreastfeeding.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2008 and headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, that promotes, protects, and supports breastfeeding across the state through education courses, an annual conference, webinars, coalition sections, and a mini-grants program for local coalitions serving families, lactation professionals, healthcare providers, employers, and child care providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Breastfeeding Advocacy and Lactation Education Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Breastfeeding, Lactation & Infant Feeding Support (EDACAMAB), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Partnerships (HLAJAOAG)

Keywords

• Breastfeeding education
• Lactation support
• Maternal health advocacy
• Community health coalitions
• Professional lactation training

Headquarters

HQ city

Overland Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership, Donations, and Store Sales: The KBC generates revenue through annual membership fees from individuals and organizations, donations via its website (PayPal), and sale of educational materials and supplies through its store.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) is a nonprofit organization that promotes, protects, and supports breastfeeding and human milk feeding in Kansas through education courses, clinical lactation training programs, webinars, an annual conference, advocacy initiatives, and community resources. It connects families, lactation professionals, healthcare providers, employers, child care providers, and 30+ local coalitions across the state, with revenue sourced from memberships, donations, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition operates as a single unified organization offering a portfolio of education programs, community resources, and advocacy services. The core offerings include breastfeeding education courses (for child care providers, healthcare workers, and lactation consultants), the Clinical Lactation Training Program, and the annual Kansas Breastfeeding Conference. These are complemented by emPOWER Talks webinars, KBC Sections for member engagement, and a Resource Library. The coalition also administers a Mini-Grants Program for local breastfeeding coalitions, maintains a Local Resource Directory, and offers practical resources like Lactation Tents/Stations for loan. Communication channels include The KBC Milk Messenger newsletter and the KBC Store for merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Breastfeeding Courses Continued learning opportunities for child care providers, healthcare workers, and clinical lactation consultants covering breastfeeding support and education.
• Child Care Courses Courses designed for child care providers to support breastfeeding families, covering best practices for supporting breastfeeding parents in child care settings.
• Clinical Lactation Training Program Multiple methods and programs for clinical lactation professionals to get started or continue their education in lactation consulting.
• emPOWER Talks Online forums covering current events related to breastfeeding, providing opportunities to ask questions and learn about breastfeeding in Kansas and nationally.
• Kansas Breastfeeding Conference A two-day annual conference held every October that serves as a celebration, education event, and organizing opportunity for breastfeeding advocates in Kansas.
• KBC Sections Coalition sections where members gather with others having similar interests to build resources and tools. Current sections cover Child Care, Local Breastfeeding Coalitions, Hospitals, and Public Health topics.
• Mini-Grants Program Annual mini-grant initiative that distributes funding to local breastfeeding coalitions across Kansas to support activities that improve breastfeeding rates in their communities. Maximum award is $1,000 per project.
• Local Resource Directory A directory connecting families with local breastfeeding resources, support groups, and coalition contacts throughout Kansas.
• Resource Library A collection of educational materials, toolkits, and resources for breastfeeding support in Kansas.
• Lactation Tents/Stations Loan Program Portable lactation tents and stations available for loan to support breastfeeding mothers at events and public locations.
• KBC Store An online merchandise store selling items to support the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, hosted on Bonfire.
• Newsletter (The KBC Milk Messenger) A monthly newsletter distributed to members providing updates on breastfeeding advocacy, events, and coalition activities in Kansas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of Kansas mothers initiate breastfeeding (KBC goal is to grow this number)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA): Professional association for lactation consultants offering clinical training, continuing education, and advocacy. Comparable to KBC's Clinical Lactation Training Program in audience and content.
• Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition: State-level breastfeeding coalition operating in Massachusetts with the same coalition model, education programs, and advocacy mission as KBC. Directly comparable in scope, structure, and target audience.
• Michigan Breastfeeding Network: Statewide breastfeeding coalition in Michigan offering education, advocacy, and coalition-building support. Operates with the same nonprofit, multi-stakeholder model as KBC.
• Breastfeeding USA: National breastfeeding support and advocacy nonprofit providing peer counseling and education. Comparable in mission and grassroots delivery model, with overlapping family and provider audiences.
• California Breastfeeding Coalition: Statewide California coalition promoting breastfeeding through education, advocacy, and professional development. Closely mirrors KBC's structure and programmatic mix at a larger scale.
• Healthy Children Project, Inc. Provides lactation counselor training, professional development, and educational resources for healthcare workers. Directly overlaps with KBC's clinical lactation training and education offerings.

Broad incumbents

• La Leche League International: Long-established global breastfeeding support organization offering peer counseling, education, and advocacy. Serves a similar family and provider audience but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• U.S. Breastfeeding Committee: National umbrella organization for breastfeeding coalitions, including KBC. KBC is a member/affiliate and USBC awards KBC staff — directly comparable mission and constituency at a national scale.
• National WIC Association: National advocacy organization for the WIC program, which is a primary referral partner and funder for KBC's breastfeeding work. Comparable constituent base (WIC-eligible families) and advocacy agenda.

Emerging players

• Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute: University-based breastfeeding research and training institute focused on equity, policy, and education. Overlaps with KBC's equity programming and clinical lactation training but operates from an academic anchor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ksbreastfeeding
• Facebookfacebook.com/ksbreastfeeding
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ksbreastfeeding
• Instagraminstagram.com/ksbreastfeeding

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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