The Black Otolaryngologist Network

Private foundation · Grantmaker Ypsilanti, MI EIN: 87-3188488

The Black Otolaryngologist Network is a private foundation, based in Ypsilanti, MI. IRS filing data is available for 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.

The Black Otolaryngologist Network at a glance

In short: The Black Otolaryngologist Network gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$1,300
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$1,300
Median grant
$1,300
Primary geography
Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Black Otolaryngologist Network funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

David J Brown MD: $1KDavid J Brown MD$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was David J Brown MD ($1K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Ypsilanti

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500$1K$1.5K1 grant2024

In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
David J Brown MD Ypsilanti, MITo support and fund our medical student outreach brunch$1,300
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying Distributions
2024$1,300$1,300$1,3001$1,300

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Black Otolaryngologist Network's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • David J Brown MD

    Co-Founder

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shannon D Fayson MD

    Founder

    New on the 2024 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Terrence K Pleasant MD

    Co-Founder

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about The Black Otolaryngologist Network

How much does The Black Otolaryngologist Network give each year?

The Black Otolaryngologist Network gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Black Otolaryngologist Network operate?

The Black Otolaryngologist Network has awarded grants in Michigan.

What is The Black Otolaryngologist Network's EIN?

The Black Otolaryngologist Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3188488. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024

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