Public Charity

Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network

Based in Detroit, MI, Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $1.6M in revenue, $1.3M in expenses, $7.0M in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 57 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $5.9M.

EIN: 331140762 Detroit, MI Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$1.6M
Total Expenses$1.3M
Total Assets$7.0M
Grant Records57
Funding Total$5.9M
Filing Years2020–2024

Mission

DBCFSN works to build self-reliance and food security in Detroits black community by influencing public policy promoting urban agriculture, promoting healthy eating and encouraging youth to pursue careers in food related fields.

Officers & Directors

Member Desiree Ferguson
Treasurer Dewayne Wells
President Erin Bevel
Co-Executive Director Gianna D Cheairs
Vice President Nikolette Barnes
Co-Executive Director Shakara Tyler

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Top Grant Purposes

Detroit Black Community Food Network- to support the Detroit Food Commons Project which will create jobs through a new food small business incubator, grocery stores, and cafes.
$1,000,000 2 grants
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$782,630 5 grants
DET BL FARM LAND FUN
$652,137 1 grant
Project support
$500,000 1 grant
TO SUPPORT DETROIT FOOD COMMONS, BIPOC FOOD BUSINESS, LOCAL FOOD SECURITY, AND REINVESTMENT
$500,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2024 $1.6M $1.3M $7.0M
2023 $1.7M $1.2M $5.6M
2022 $4.1M $1.1M $5.0M
2021 $2.4M $1.1M $1.9M
2020 $756K $508K $473K

Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $756K to $1.6M (+111%), with total assets most recently reported at $7.0M.

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