Nonprofit · EIN 56-2211875
THE CENTER FOR BLACK HEALTH AND EQUITY
Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27713
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,525,402 | $7,101,590 | -$2,576,188 | $6,347,094 | $95,068 | $6,252,026 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-PF | $12,777,174 | $6,214,930 | $6,562,244 | $9,315,533 | $463,420 | $8,852,113 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-PF | $6,666,843 | $6,613,348 | $53,495 | $2,948,451 | $679,951 | $2,268,500 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,637,065
- of which government grants
- $1,471,112
- Program service revenue
- $32,772
- Investment income
- $97,788
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$3,063
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$242,223
- Other revenue
- -$242,223
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,062,625
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $505,071
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,261,031
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,110,691
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $29,495
- Travel
- $100,995
- Depreciation
- $10,157
- Program services (functional)
- $5,611,908
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,489,682
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,315,531
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,347,094
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $95,068
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,252,026
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,386
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,887,278
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $364,748
- Gross receipts
- $5,174,121
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmonte Jefferson | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $196,437 | $5,639 |
| Channte Keith | Deputy Director, Operation Key employee | 40 | $151,332 | $4,379 |
| Brownwyn Lucas | Deputy Director, Program Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,845 | $5,439 |
| Seronica Powell | Director, Finance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,945 | $10,847 |
| Kenneth Ray | Director, Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,178 | $3,552 |
| Iman Byfield | Program Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,051 | $5,152 |
| Shyala Compton | Program Coordinator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,962 | $3,233 |
| Alex Hurst | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Wesley | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LaTanya Chapman | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mandala Jones | Broad Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenda Bell Caffee | Emeritus Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Pratt | Broad Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Brown | Broad Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erick Dillon | Broad Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendric Dartis | Broad Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Glover | Broad Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alicia Justice | Broad Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Saied Quadri | Broad Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lawrence Ware | Broad Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gifty Gyebi | Broad Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmonte Jefferson 830 Rose Brooke Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 | Executive Director | 40 | $181,358 | $30,828 |
| Delmonte Jefferson 830 Rose Brooke Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $181,358 | $30,828 |
| Alex Hurst 5137 Leeland St, Houston, TX 70123 | Board Chair | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Wesley 250 W 138th St Apt 5, New York, NY 10030 | Vice Chair | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Monique Hill French 2726 Croasdaile Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46183 | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| La Tanya Chapman 275 Augusta Woods Dr Villa, Rica, GA 30180 | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine Donald 1100 N University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72207 | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Anita Gaillard 13775 Offutt Drive, Carmel, IN 46032 | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Glover 4110 Royal Pennon Ct Peachtree, Corners, GA 30092 | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gifty Gyebi 4107 Mooring Point Ct, Missouri City, TX 77459 | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alicia Justice 12613 Rosencrans Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21740 | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lawrence Ware 15824 Breccia Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73170 | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenda Bell Caffee 100 Eddie Smith Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Saied Quadri 10220 S Manhattan Place, Los Angeles, CA 90047 | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik Dillon 537 Meadbury Drive, Henderson, NV 89014 | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Brown 3301 25th Ave So, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmonte Jefferson 830 Rose Brooke Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 | Executive Director | 40 | $181,358 | $30,828 |
| Delmonte Jefferson 830 Rose Brooke Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $181,358 | $30,828 |
| Anita Gaillard 13775 Offutt Drive, Carmel, IN 46032 | Board Chair | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenda B Cafee 100 Eddie Smith Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 | Vice Chair | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mandala Jones 3490 Pinemont Drive, Douglasville, GA 30135 | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Wesley 250 W 138th St Apt 5, New York, NY 10030 | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine Donald 1100 N University Ave, Little rock, AR 72207 | Board member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Monique Hill French 2726 Croasdaile Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46183 | Board member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alicia Justice 12613 Rosencrans Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21740 | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Hurst 5137 Leeland St, Houston, TX 70123 | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LaTanya Chapman 275 Augusta Woods Dr Villa, Rica, GA 30180 | Board member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Brown 3301 25th Ave So, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | Board member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Glover 4110 Royal Pennon Ct Peachtree, Corners, GA 30092 | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2530 MERIDIAN PKWY STE 300, DURHAM, NC 27713-5273
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Delmonte Jefferson, 2530 Meridian Parkway Suite 300, Durham, NC 27713
- Signed the 990
- Delmonte Jefferson, Executive Director
- Phone
- (919) 629-8427
- Website
- www.centerforblackhealth.org
- Return prepared by
- McConnell & Jones LLP
Mission
The Center for Black Health & Equity is a leading nationally recognized public health entity that provides solutions to issues impacting African American health. We engage health care organizations, public health officials, faith leaders, and African American communities in health promotion and disease prevention work.Our mission is to facilitate programs and services to benefit communities and people of African descent. We do this by building community capacity, developing community infrastructure, and advocating for equity-centered policies. We are committed to addressing the social and economic injustices that have marginalized our communities and led to deep health disparities.We apply our proven framework for policy and social change to our work in tobacco control, COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, women's health, cancer, mental health and other disparities.
Program accomplishments
- Developing Community Infrastructure: This program builds and sustains networks of organizations focused on reducing tobacco and cancer-related health disparities through evidence-based interventions, community education, technical assistance, and policy advocacy. Currently, this program works with community partners across the Midwest and Southern US and provides sub-grants to local organizations for grassroots tobacco and cancer prevention initiatives.Expenses $730,181 · revenue $727,065
- Advocating for Equity Centered Policy: This program supports local organizations in their advocacy efforts to change policies, systems, or environments that improve public health with the intentional design to address systemic barriers and improve health and social outcomes for historically marginalized Black communities. We accomplish this through a variety of trainings offered as well as policy briefs and legislative sign-ons.Expenses $296,092 · revenue $350,000
- Building Community Capacity Building: This program provides support to community organizations across the US through funding, training, and technical assistance with the goal of moving organizations toward understanding and engaging in policy advocacy activities. This is primarily accomplished through our Community Investment Unit, which focuses on re-granting grants and micro-grants to ensure resources reach marginalized communities.Expenses $2,268,110 · grants $2,062,625 · revenue $4,490,000
- HIV Awareness & Dissemination, Food & Nutrition and COVIDExpenses $2,317,525
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-PF on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-PF on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-2211875
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,347,094
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,174,121
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,525,402 | $7,101,590 | $6,347,094 | XML |
| 990-PF | December 2024 | $12,777,174 | $6,214,930 | $9,315,533 | XML |
| 990-PF | December 2023 | $6,666,843 | $6,613,348 | $2,948,451 | XML |
| 990-PF | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 56-2211875).
Questions about THE CENTER FOR BLACK HEALTH AND EQUITY
- What is the EIN of THE CENTER FOR BLACK HEALTH AND EQUITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CENTER FOR BLACK HEALTH AND EQUITY is 56-2211875.
- Is THE CENTER FOR BLACK HEALTH AND EQUITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to THE CENTER FOR BLACK HEALTH AND EQUITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CENTER FOR BLACK HEALTH AND EQUITY 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 THE CENTER FOR BLACK HEALTH AND EQUITY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE CENTER FOR BLACK HEALTH AND EQUITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CENTER FOR BLACK HEALTH AND EQUITY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Delmonte Jefferson.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CENTER FOR BLACK HEALTH AND EQUITY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $196,437 (Delmonte Jefferson, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does THE CENTER FOR BLACK HEALTH AND EQUITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,525,402, expenses of $7,101,590 and total assets of $6,347,094 at year end.
Other nonprofits in DURHAM
- B & D INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES EIN 81-0629304 · last filed 990 for 2024
- STOP SOLDIER SUICIDE EIN 27-3512119 · last filed 990 for 2025
- EL FUTURO EIN 80-0122334 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CAROLINA SEXUAL WELLNESS CENTER PLLC EIN 81-1706966 · last filed 990 for 2024
- BRIDGEHAVEN COUNSELING ASSOCIATES EIN 26-0368111 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SEMPER FIT INCORPORATED EIN 27-1320064 · last filed 990 for 2025
- LARCHE NORTH CAROLINA EIN 47-4421582 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SELF DISCOVERY TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM EIN 85-0991570 · last filed 990-EZ for 2024
All nonprofits in DURHAM · North Carolina · Mental health and crisis intervention