The Center for Black Health and Equity
The Center for Black Health & Equity is a national public health nonprofit based in Durham, North Carolina. It facilitates public health programs and services for communities and people of African descent, with work that includes community capacity building, health education, technical assistance, and advocacy for equity-centered policies.
The Center for Black Health and Equity at a glance
In short: The Center for Black Health and Equity gave $2.0M across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $144K), top state Michigan. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,015,625
- +368.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $143,973
- +167.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $183,750
- Total assets
- $6,347,094
- -31.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (18% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Center for Black Health and Equity
- Contact
Mailing address: 2530 Meridian Parkway 300, Durham, NC 27713
Phone: (919) 629-8427
Website: https://centerforblackhealth.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Center for Black Health and Equity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Making It Count Community Development corporation ($368K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 83 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Center describes its community-partner work as spanning the Midwest and Southern United States. Its 2025 filing reports that the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Michigan (18%), Tennessee (13%), Georgia (11%), Missouri (11%), and West Virginia (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Center for Black Health and Equity open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $208K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $205K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $397K (2020) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Making It Count Community Development corporation Madison Heights, MI | Program support for health equity initiatives | $367,500 |
| Black Mental Health Village Nashville, TN | Mental health program support | $256,250 |
| BlaqOut Inc Kansas City, MO | Community Health Outreach | $213,125 |
| Community Education Group Lost City, WV | Health education programs | $210,000 |
| Minority Health Coalition of Madison County Inc Anderson, IN | Health coalition support | $205,000 |
| Embrace All Latino Voices Charlotte, NC | Community health outreach | $200,000 |
| Tiffany Grant Foundation Orangeburg, SC | Health program support | $193,125 |
| Learn to Grow Inc Atlanta, GA | Youth health education | $174,375 |
| Shirley Haven Inc | Community Health Programs | $62,500 |
| HEART Coalition Inc Atlanta, GA | Health equity advocacy | $56,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,347,094 | $4,525,402 | $7,101,590 | $2,015,625 | 14 | — | $97,788 | — |
| 2024 | $9,315,533 | $12,777,174 | $6,214,930 | $430,625 | 8 | $6,211,998 | $44,382 | $173,172 |
| 2023 | $2,948,451 | $6,666,843 | $6,613,348 | — | — | $6,604,033 | $22,311 | $102,050 |
| 2022 | $2,435,756 | $6,894,093 | $5,915,231 | $1,236,445 | 37 | $5,908,992 | $1,394 | $2,785 |
| 2021 | $1,418,535 | $4,628,129 | $3,711,085 | $1,124,488 | 24 | $3,677,166 | $4,659 | $52,857 |
| 2020 | $510,525 | $1,633,120 | $1,481,910 | $397,381 | 18 | — | — | $25,143 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Center’s mission is to facilitate programs and services that benefit communities and people of African descent. It says it does this by building community capacity, developing community infrastructure, and advocating for equity-centered policies.
Its programs include developing networks of organizations working to reduce tobacco- and cancer-related disparities through evidence-based interventions, education, technical assistance, and policy advocacy. It also supports local organizations seeking policy, systems, or environmental changes, and provides funding, training, and technical assistance to help community organizations engage in policy advocacy.
The 2025 grants illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. For example, BLAQOUT describes its work as addressing psychosocial and environmental challenges faced by Black queer and same-gender-loving people in the Kansas City area. Community Education Group says it develops programs addressing health, socioeconomic, environmental, and systemic disparities affecting people of color and other vulnerable communities. The Minority Health Coalition of Madison County describes its work as promoting minority health through education, advocacy, public relations, research, and leadership. Learn to Grow says it works on policy, systems, and environmental strategies related to substance abuse prevention and other health inequities, while HEART Coalition says it raises awareness of tobacco-related health disparities and promotes tobacco-use prevention.
Grantmaking
The Center reported 14 grants totaling $2,015,625 in filing year 2025. The grants ranged from $10,000 to $367,500, with a median of $183,750. In 2024, it reported eight grants totaling $430,625. The 2025 filing lists no grants for 2023.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $367,500 to Making It Count Community Development Corporation for health equity initiatives; $256,250 to Black Mental Health Village for mental health program support; $213,125 to BlaqOut Inc for community health outreach; and $210,000 to Community Education Group for health education programs. Other listed awards included $205,000 to Minority Health Coalition of Madison County, $200,000 to Embrace All Latino Voices, $193,125 to Tiffany Grant Foundation, and $174,375 to Learn to Grow Inc.
For a tobacco advocacy initiative, the Center said it selected eight community-based organizations through an equity-centered application process and recommendations from an advisory council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Center’s 2025 filing lists Delmonte Jefferson as Executive Director and Channte Keith as Deputy Director, Operation. Listed board members and roles include Alex Hurst, Chair; Craig Wesley, Vice Chair; LaTanya Chapman, Secretary; Mandala Jones, Treasurer; Brenda Bell Caffee, Emeritus Member; and Philip Pratt, Judy Brown, and Erick Dillon, members.
The Center for Black Health and Equity is led by Delmonte Jefferson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 7 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Delmonte Jefferson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $196K (2025)
Alex Hurst
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Ray
Director & Communications
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$126K (2025)
Seronica Powell
Director & Finance
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2025)
Brownwyn Lucas
Deputy Director & Program
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$142K (2025)
Channte Keith
Deputy Director & Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$151K (2025)
Iman Byfield
Program Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2025)
Shyala Compton
Program Coordinator
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$111K (2025)
Brenda Bell Caffee
Emeritus Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Emeritus Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mandala Jones
Broad Treasurer
Treasurer → Broad Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Justice
Broad Member
Board Member → Broad Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Wesley
Board Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Board Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Brown
Broad Member
Board Member → Broad Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
LaTanya Chapman
Board Secretary
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Glover
Broad Member
Board Member → Broad Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erick Dillon
Broad Member
Board Member → Broad Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gifty Gyebi
Broad Member
Board Member → Broad Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Ware
Broad Member
Board Member → Broad Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Saied Quadri
Broad Member
Board Member → Broad Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendric Dartis
Broad Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Pratt
Broad Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Anita Gaillard (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Katherine Donald (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Monique Hill French (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: La Tanya Chapman (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Natasha Phelps (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Les Simmons (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $196K, to Delmonte Jefferson (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Center for Black Health and Equity
How much does The Center for Black Health and Equity give each year?
The Center for Black Health and Equity gave $2.0M across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $431K across 8 grants.
What is The Center for Black Health and Equity's typical grant size?
The Center for Black Health and Equity's median grant in 2025 was $183,750, and its average grant was $143,973, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Center for Black Health and Equity that year got $28K on average.
Where does The Center for Black Health and Equity give grants?
The Center for Black Health and Equity's top state is Michigan, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Tennessee (13%) and Georgia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Center for Black Health and Equity give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Center for Black Health and Equity's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Center for Black Health and Equity's largest grantees?
The Center for Black Health and Equity's largest 2025 grantees include Making It Count Community Development corporation ($367,500), Black Mental Health Village ($256,250) and BlaqOut Inc ($213,125), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Center for Black Health and Equity?
The Center for Black Health and Equity reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
What does The Center for Black Health and Equity fund?
The Center’s mission is to facilitate programs and services that benefit communities and people of African descent. It says it does this by building community capacity, developing community infrastructure, and advocating for equity-centered policies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Center for Black Health and Equity?
The Center for Black Health and Equity has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check centerforblackhealth.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Center for Black Health and Equity's EIN?
The Center for Black Health and Equity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2211875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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