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Birth Detroit Inc

The mission of birth detroit, inc. Is to midwife safe, quality, loving care through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. The organization envisions a world in which birth is safe, …

Health Detroit, MI EIN: 842980807 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Birth Detroit Inc

Birth Detroit is a Black-led, midwifery-centered birth center providing safe, culturally relevant maternal care, prenatal and postpartum support, and childbirth education.

Founded
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
E40
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

The mission of birth detroit, inc. Is to midwife safe, quality, loving care through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. The organization envisions a world in which birth is safe, sacred, loving, and celebrated for everyone. The organization's values are safety, love, trust, and justice.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E40
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 70%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.62%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.70
Program$0.70

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Birth Detroit Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Birth Detroit Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Detroit, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 842980807. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Birth Detroit Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 842980807. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Birth Detroit Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Birth Detroit Inc is located in Detroit, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Birth Detroit Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Birth Detroit Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Birth Detroit Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Birth Detroit Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Birth Detroit is a Black-led, midwifery-centered birth center providing safe, culturally relevant maternal care, prenatal and postpartum support, and childbirth education. Birth Detroit Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $4M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Birth Detroit Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Birth Detroit Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 842980807, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
70% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
21

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AF
Afton S••••••
Chief Adminstrative Officer

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Inaugural Wolverines Walk for Reproductive Justice supports Detroit birth center - The Michigan Daily
Apr 2026
www.michigandaily.com
Rewriting Detroit’s Infant Mortality Story - Hour Detroit Magazine
Apr 2026
www.hourdetroit.com
Birth Detroit Receives $500,000 Grant from The Felix Family Foundation to Advance Maternal Health and Birth Justice - Th
Mar 2026
natlawreview.com
Of top 100 cities by birth rate, Detroit has the most premature births - Michigan Public
Nov 2025
www.michiganpublic.org
The life of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, 130 years after his birth - Detroit Catholic
Oct 2025
www.detroitcatholic.com
Birth Detroit promotes a community vision for families with affirming maternal and infant care - Kresge Foundation
Oct 2025
kresge.org
MiLEAP Supports Reconnect Students in Accessing Paid Internships with Leading Michigan Employers Through Urban Alliance-
Jul 2025
www.michigan.gov
Michigan Senate passes 'momnibus' bill to improve maternal health outcomes - The Detroit News
Apr 2025
www.detroitnews.com
Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
‘It’s Never Been Done:’ Black-led Birthing Center to Serve Detroit - rewirenewsgroup.com
Sep 2024
rewirenewsgroup.com
Grant supports tuition-free midwifery program at U-M for underserved areas - U-M Detroit
Mar 2024
detroit.umich.edu
Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 42 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2019
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Birth Detroit Inc

What is Birth Detroit Inc?
Birth Detroit Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Detroit, United States. Birth Detroit is a Black-led, midwifery-centered birth center providing safe, culturally relevant maternal care, prenatal and postpartum support, and childbirth education.
When was Birth Detroit Inc founded?
Birth Detroit Inc was founded in 2019.
Who leads Birth Detroit Inc?
Afton Shavers serves as Chief Adminstrative Officer.
Where is Birth Detroit Inc located?
Headquartered in Detroit, MI, United States.
What is Birth Detroit Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
Is Birth Detroit Inc trustworthy?
Birth Detroit Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Birth Detroit Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 842980807.
What is Birth Detroit Inc's website?
http://www.birthdetroit.com