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Nonprofit · EIN 82-1380877

BLACK CHURCH FOOD SECURITY NETWORK

Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21202

Financials

$742K$407K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLACK CHURCH FOOD SECURITY NETWORK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$741,650$407,042$334,608$467,111$1,268$465,843
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$741,518
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$132
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$9,740
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$75,935
Other salaries and wages
$65,041
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$165,314
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$44,000
Occupancy
$9,600
Travel
$46,362
Program services (functional)
$245,923
Management and general (functional)
$96,169
Fundraising (functional)
$64,950

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$95,635
Total assets, end of year
$467,111
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,268
Net assets, end of year
$465,843
Land, buildings and equipment
$27,716
Net assets without donor restrictions
$465,843
Gross receipts
$741,650
Employees
3
Volunteers
90
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
MD

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
REV HEBER BROWN IIIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$64,197$11,738
WESLEY E MYRICKBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
REV RUSSELL ST BERNARDBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
COI EPPS MBABOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10 E NORTH AVE STE 5, BALTIMORE, MD 21202-4886
In care of
% HEBER BROWN III
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
PO BOX 66028, BALTIMORE MD 21239
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
REV HEBER BROWN III, 10 E NORTH AVENUE, SUITE 5, BALTIMORE, MD 21202
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Heber Brown, 4200 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore MD 21207
Signed the 990
REV HEBER BROWN III, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(885) 961-3663
Return prepared by
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Mission

TO ENGAGE THE HISTORICALLY POWERFUL INSTITUTION OF THE BLACK CHURCH TO PROMOTE FOOD SECURITY AND FOOD SOVEREIGNTY BY LEVERAGING ITS LAND, BUILDINGS, PEOPLE, AND PURCHASING POWER.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE BLACK CHURCH FOOD SECURITY NETWORK ADVANCES FOOD SECURITY AND FOOD SOVEREIGNTY BY PARTNERING WITH BLACK CHURCHES, FARMERS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE, BLACK-LED FOOD SYSTEMS. THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS SOIL TO SANCTUARY, OPERATION HIGHER GROUND, THE ARC (ASSEMBLING OUR RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY), AND THE BLACK FARM TOUR, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY-BASED FARMERS' MARKETS, AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHURCHES TO ESTABLISH GARDENS AND PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS. THESE INITIATIVES STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CONGREGATIONS AND BLACK FARMERS, INCREASE ACCESS TO CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND NUTRITIOUS FOODS, PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS EMPOWER COMMUNITIES TO LEVERAGE EXISTING ASSETS TO CREATE LONG-TERM, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE HEALTH, INCREASE FOOD ACCESS, AND BUILD COLLECTIVE ECONOMIC RESILIENCE.
    Expenses $245,923 · grants $9,740

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
82-1380877
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$467,111
Income (IRS master file)
$741,650

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$741,650$407,042$467,111XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Heber Brown
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 82-1380877).

Questions about BLACK CHURCH FOOD SECURITY NETWORK

What is the EIN of BLACK CHURCH FOOD SECURITY NETWORK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK CHURCH FOOD SECURITY NETWORK is 82-1380877.
Is BLACK CHURCH FOOD SECURITY NETWORK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to BLACK CHURCH FOOD SECURITY NETWORK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLACK CHURCH FOOD SECURITY NETWORK file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BLACK CHURCH FOOD SECURITY NETWORK due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BLACK CHURCH FOOD SECURITY NETWORK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BLACK CHURCH FOOD SECURITY NETWORK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names REV HEBER BROWN III.
Who are the officers and directors of BLACK CHURCH FOOD SECURITY NETWORK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,197 (REV HEBER BROWN III, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BLACK CHURCH FOOD SECURITY NETWORK have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $741,650, expenses of $407,042 and total assets of $467,111 at year end.

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