Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network
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.
Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network at a glance
- Total assets
- $7,413,928
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,596,070
- +62.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $42,221
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,460,969
- +83.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tierra Negra Farm Grosse Pointe, MI | Funding for the farming program | $115,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,413,928 | $2,596,070 | $2,460,969 | — | — | $42,221 |
| 2024 | $6,962,638 | $1,596,110 | $1,344,090 | — | — | $41,454 |
| 2023 | $5,559,009 | $1,656,779 | $1,155,964 | — | — | $122,574 |
| 2022 | $5,033,834 | $4,057,968 | $1,097,639 | — | — | $1,122 |
| 2021 | $1,877,565 | $2,436,513 | $1,076,260 | $115,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $473,217 | $755,634 | $508,470 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $259,908 | $406,671 | $531,525 | — | — | — |
About Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network
Based on IRS filings
Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $42K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network is led by Shakara Tyler, Co-Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shakara Tyler
Co-Executive Director
President → Co-Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$70K (2025)
GiAnna D Cheairs
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$70K (2025)
Erin Bevel
President
Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
DeWayne Wells
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikolette Barnes
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Desiree Ferguson
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Jackson
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Charles Needham (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Malik Yakini (2019–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Al Seevers (2021) — Memeber
- Former: Albert Seevers (2019–2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $70K, to Shakara Tyler (Co-Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network
How large is Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network?
Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network?
Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $7.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network operate?
Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network's EIN?
Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1140762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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