EIN 33-1140762

Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network (DBCFSN)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
Detroit Black Community Food Security Network works to build self-reliance and food security in Detroit's black community by influencing public policy, promoting urban agriculture, encouraging healthy eating, and inspiring youth to pursue careers in food-related fields. Program activities include the D-Town Farm Program, which operates a seven-acre organic farm located in the City of Detroit's Rouge Park, with more than 30 different fruits, vegetables, and herbs grown for sale at farmers markets and to wholesale customers.
Also known as...
Detroit Black Community Food Security Network
Total revenues
$1,656,779
2023
Total expenses
$1,155,964
2023
Total assets
$5,559,009
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at DBCFSN

Our Program Activities included: D-Town Farm Program which is a seven-acre organic farm located in the City of Detroits Rouge Park where we grow more than 30 different fruits, vegetables, and herbs that are sold at farmers markets and to wholesale customers. The farm features three hoop houses for extended season growing, beekeeping, large-scale composting, farm tours, and an annual harvest festival. Food Warriors Youth Development Program engages young Detroiters in experiences that teach them about food security and food justice and also the value of gardening, healthy eating, and exercise. Detroit Food Commons is in the final stages of construction and is a project that will house the Detroit Peoples Food Co-op, a full-service cooperatively owned grocery store that will be located in Detroits North End.

Who funds Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network (DBCFSN)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
McGregor FundCapital Support$200,000
Windward FundEnvironmental Programs$200,000
W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)Provide General Operating Support To Help the Organization Advance Its Mission To Build Self-Reliance, Food Sovereignty and Justice in Detroit's Black Community$150,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at DBCFSN

NameTitleCompensation
Gianna D CheairsExecutive Director$0
Malik YakiniPast Executive Director$62,700
Nikolette BarnesBoard Member$0
Dewayne WellsTreasurer$0
Shakara TylerPresident$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for DBCFSN

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,514,168
Program services$8,426
Investment income and dividends$122,574
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$11,611
Total revenues$1,656,779

Form 990s for DBCFSN

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-15990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2022-092023-08-11990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092022-04-22990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from McGregor Fund
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Windward Fund
December 20, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsFood banksCharities
Issues
Community improvementHungerAfrican Americans
Characteristics
Political advocacyOperates donor advised fundsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
8324 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Wayne County, MI
Website URL
dbcfsn.org/ 
Phone
(313) 345-3663
IRS details
EIN
33-1140762
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
NAICS code, primary
624210: Community Food Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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