Detroit Black Community Food Security Network Inc

Organization Overview

Detroit Black Community Food Security Network Inc, operating under the name Dbcfsn, is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (K40) the organization is classified as: Nutrition, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Dbcfsn employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dbcfsn is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2021, Dbcfsn generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OUR PROGRMA ACTIVITES INCLUDED: D-TOWN FARM PROGRAM WHICH IS 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 MARJETS AND TO WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS. THE FARM FEATURES THREE HOOP HOUSES FOR EXTENDED-SEASON GROWING, BEE-KEEPING, LARGE-SCALE COMPOSTING, FARM TOURS AND AN ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL.FOOD WARRIOS YOUTH DEVELOPEMENT PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES YOUNG DETROITERS IN ECPERIENCES 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 PLANNING STAGES 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.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Malik Yakini
Executive Director
$46,274
Shakara Tyler
President
$0
Nikolette Barnes
Secretary
$0
Dewayne Wells
Treasurer
$0
Erin Bevel
Member
$0
Al Seevers
Memeber
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,426,613
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,426,613
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,436,513

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Detroit Black Community Food Security Network Inc has recieved totaling $1,803,633.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

PURPOSE: PREDEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR THE DETROIT FOOD COMMONS.

$375,000
Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO HELP PAY FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION EXPENSES RELATED TO THE DETROIT FOOD COMMONS.

$375,000
Ford Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZING COMMUNITY RESIDENTS TO PLAN AN ACTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE LOCAL FOOD SECURITY MOVEMENT

$250,000
Rite Aid Healthy Futures

Camp Hill, PA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE LOCAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM

$250,000
Climate Cousins Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$125,000
Windward Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

$120,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or