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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, …

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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · 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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 24%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.62%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for health charities in United States. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Birth Detroit Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('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. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. 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.

Birth Detroit Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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: Birth Detroit Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $4M is below the peer average of $38M.

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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% 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

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Leadership

AF
Afton Shavers
Chief Adminstrative Officer

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

AF
Afton S••••••
Chief Adminstrative Officer
CE
Celeste R D••••
Director
CH
Char'Ly S•••
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
EL
Elon G•••••••
Director
KI
Kimberly R•••••
CO-CHAIR
LE
Leseliey R W••••
PRESIDENT AND C.E.O.
LE
Leseliey W••••
President And C.E.O.
LI
Lisa K••• L••
CO-CHAIR
NI
Nia L••••• B••••
SECRETARY
NI
Nicole W••••
Director & CLINICAL DIRECTOR
SA
Sameerah L S••••••
Director
SA
Sandra B•••••• S••••••
TREASURER
TW
Twanisha G••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other health in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Birth Detroit Inc This page 79 $3.6 million -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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, United States.
What is Birth Detroit Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Birth Detroit Inc trustworthy?
Birth Detroit Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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