National Black Church Initiative

What National Black Church Initiative does

The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) is a 501(c) nonprofit, faith-based coalition headquartered in Washington, DC, that aggregates 150,000 African American and Latino churches representing approximately 27.7 million members across the United States. Founded and led for over 20 years by President Rev. Anthony Evans, NBCI organizes its constituency into five regional faith-based command centers located in Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Oakland, and Dallas, using a hierarchical cascade structure in which key churches feed targeted health, financial, and civic information to cluster churches and individual congregants. Its mission is to eradicate racial disparities in healthcare, technology, education, housing, and the environment by delivering science-based programs through trusted faith institutions.

NBCI's product surface is a portfolio of programmatic initiatives rather than a single technology platform. Core offerings include the Health Emergency Declaration (HED), the National Clinical Trials Strategic Plan (NCTSP), the National Black Breast Cancer Fund (NBBCF), the African American Parkinson's Patients Advocacy Organization (AAPPAO), the Heart First cardiovascular pilot, immunization campaigns, the Beautiful Black Babies maternal health campaign, the Financial Literacy Initiative, the Housing Literacy Program, a Small Business Enterprise program, the Digital Divide Initiative, and the Black Church Consumer Index Survey (BCCIS), which tracks interactions across 34,000 churches and 15.7 million members. Underlying technology consists of multiple branded websites (naltblackchurch.com, blackchurchclinicaltrials.com, achdc.net, myblackfitness.com, blackbreastcancerfund.org) and a Stripe-based donation rail; no mobile app, public API, or AI/ML infrastructure is disclosed.

NBCI's revenue model combines $350 annual church membership dues, voluntary individual donations across 11+ named charitable funds (encouraged at $100 per year), and grants or in-kind support from institutional partners such as Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, the Michael J. Fox Foundation, and federal agencies including the CDC, NIH, FDA, and National Cancer Institute. The current operating staff is in the 11-50 range, with a published Five-Year Plan targeting 32 full-time and 13 part-time employees plus 50 Community Health Workers, and an operating budget target of $2.23 million by 2030. Distribution is entirely domestic and achieved through the church network, affiliated websites, publications, press, and events rather than commercial sales channels.

Name

National Black Church Initiative

Legal name

National Black Church Initiative

Website

https://naltblackchurch.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Black Church Initiative is a 501(c) faith-based coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino churches representing 27.7 million members, delivering health, financial literacy, housing, and equity programs through a five-region command-center distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Community Health Coalition Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Health Equity, Access & Social Determinants Programs (BPAIAJAO)

Keywords

• Faith-based health education
• Clinical trial diversity
• Community health coalition
• Health disparity advocacy
• Financial literacy ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Church Membership Dues: Annual membership dues of $350 per church or organization. Benefits include wellness information, financial literacy programs, web design discounts, email blast services, access to church directories, grant consideration up to $10,000 in congressional assistance, and subscription to annual newsletter.
2. Charitable Donations: Tax-deductible donations to various charitable funds including Baby Fund, Black Breast Cancer Fund, Prescription Drug Assistance, Health Fund, Rent Assistance, Widow Fund, Economic Development Fund, Lupus Fund, Sickle Cell Fund, Sunday School Fund, and Cinema/Arts Fund.
3. Donations via Stripe: General donations processed through Stripe payment system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NBCI is a nonprofit coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino churches that delivers faith-based health education, clinical trial enrollment, financial and housing literacy, and advocacy programming through its church distribution network. Member churches pay $350 in annual dues and receive curated health information, financial literacy tools, web design discounts, email blast services, grant consideration up to $10,000 in congressional assistance, and access to a national directory. Beyond the membership product, NBCI runs more than a dozen standalone programs (Health Emergency Declaration, NCTSP, National Black Breast Cancer Fund, Heart First, Beautiful Black Babies, AAPPAO, immunization campaigns) and sustains operations through charitable donations processed via Stripe.

Product overview

The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) is a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities representing approximately 27.7 million members. NBCI operates as a faith-based organization with a multi-initiative programmatic structure rather than a single unified technology product. Its core offerings include: the Health Emergency Declaration (HED) providing health prevention strategies across 34,000 churches; the National Clinical Trials Strategic Plan (NCTSP) for clinical trial diversity; the Financial Literacy Initiative with online courses and money booklets; the Housing Literacy Program for foreclosure prevention; the Small Business Enterprise program supporting 50,000+ small businesses; the Education Initiative addressing primary through higher education; the Digital Divide Initiative for broadband access; the Civil Society Initiative for social justice; the Arts Initiative supporting Black arts and theater; and the Environmental Initiative for environmental justice. Additional programs include immunization campaigns, the Heart First cardiovascular program, National Black Breast Cancer Fund, African American Parkinson's Patients Advocacy Organization (AAPPAO), and the Beautiful Black Babies maternal health campaign. NBCI also operates the Black Church Clinical Trials Portal and maintains multiple charitable funds. The organization is structured with five geographic command centers across the U.S. and utilizes a communication and distribution network for targeted delivery of health information and materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Health Emergency Declaration (HED): Comprehensive approach to tackling health disparities in the Black community through proven prevention strategies
• National Clinical Trials Strategic Plan (NCTSP)
• National Black Breast Cancer Fund (NBBCF)
• Black Church Consumer Index Survey (BCCIS)
• Beautiful Black Babies Campaign

Products and services

• Church/Organization Membership Program Annual church/organization membership at $350 per year, providing wellness information, financial literacy programs, 30% discount on NBCI programming, web design discounts, email blast services, access to a national database of 150,000 churches, grant consideration up to $10,000 in congressional assistance, and an annual newsletter subscription. Targeted at African American and Latino churches seeking faith-based programming support.
• Health Emergency Declaration (HED) A comprehensive approach to tackling the tragic state of health in the Black community through proven health prevention strategies and models implemented across 34,000 churches. Targets African American congregations with education, pre-screening, improved diet, physical exercise, and clinical trial participation.
• National Clinical Trials Strategic Plan (NCTSP) A long-term initiative focused on fostering trust, sharing critical health information, and improving representation of African Americans in clinical research through education and enrollment. Educates 30,000 to 50,000 NBCI members annually on clinical trial risks and benefits.
• Financial Literacy Initiative Provides actionable information on municipal bonds, stocks, savings, currency investment, insurance, and wealth building tools for African Americans through online courses and money booklets.
• Housing Literacy Program Partners with national mortgage and housing organizations (including JPMorgan Chase and the National Realtor Association via the CommunityBuilt program) to provide congregants and the public with information on foreclosure prevention and homeownership, focusing on first-time home buyers.
• Small Business Enterprise Program Organizes and empowers over 50,000 small businesses within faith-based communities by providing informative material, seminars, and guidance on accessing capital and business development.
• NBCI Education Initiative Comprehensive educational framework addressing African American education at primary, secondary, and higher education levels through policy and engagement-centered measures, including the Sunday School Teacher Certificate Course and the Sunday School Revolution.
• Digital Divide Initiative Commits to helping organizations, churches, and the internet and cable industry bring broadband internet access into African American and Latino communities, including past distribution of 3.5 million digital TV converter box applications with the National Association of Broadcasters.
• Immunization Campaign Promotes immunization and health education for African Americans, urging 27.7 million members to stay up-to-date on their immunization schedules and addressing vaccine hesitancy through the 'Vaccines Are Good for America' report.
• Heart First Program Pilot cardiovascular health program launching in Miami, Florida and Charlotte, North Carolina, focusing on heart health education and prevention for African American communities.
• National Black Breast Cancer Fund (NBBCF) Provides breast cancer information and resources to African American women, addressing triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and offering patient prescription assistance, mental health support, survivor stories, and clinical trial information. Includes the Enroll Now magazine for clinical trials participation.
• African American Parkinson's Patients Advocacy Organization (AAPPAO) Launched in partnership with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease and connect congregants to care and research resources in Houston and St. Louis.
• Beautiful Black Babies Campaign Maternal health initiative aimed at reducing infant mortality and risks of injury and death for Black mothers through community-powered intervention and social media campaigns. Led by Project Leader Sister Wendy Alfred.
• NBCI Charitable Funds Collection of tax-deductible charitable funds including The Baby Fund, Black Breast Cancer Fund, Prescription Drug Assistance Program, Health Fund, National Rent Assistance Fund, Widow Fund, Economic Development Fund, Lupus Fund, Sickle Cell Fund, Sunday School Fund, and African American Cinema and Contemporary Art Production Fund. Donations processed via Stripe.
• Black Church Clinical Trials Portal Online clinical trial portal enabling African Americans and Latinos to access and participate in clinical trials, operated by the American Clinical Health Disparities Commission (ACHDC).
• NBCI Online Money Course A Finance 101-style curriculum that breaks course material into adjustable time frames spanning from six months to three years, covering fundamental financial principles for minorities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Raised over $17 million for LGBTQ+ nonprofits over five years (through Can't Cancel Pride initiative)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Bank of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBank of America works with NBCI on diverse workforce initiatives. NBCI expressed appreciation for BofA's commitment to diversifying and supporting community development. Bank of America transferred the National Black Breast Cancer Fund to its management.
• ACHDC (American Clinical Health Disparities Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACHDC and NBCI collaborate on clinical trials diversity and health disparities initiatives. Together with Black Pearl Media Works, raising $500,000 for a prostate cancer movie for Black men.
• Black Pearl Media WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating with NBCI and ACHDC to raise $500,000 for a movie on prostate cancer awareness for Black men.
• The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBCI launched Parkinson's disease educational initiative in Houston and St. Louis, supported by MJFF. Established African American Parkinson's Patients Advocacy Organization (AAPPAO).
• National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint educational campaign on digital television transition. NBCI helped distribute 3.5 million digital TV converter box applications through its church network.
• JP Morgan ChasemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorked with JP Morgan Chase and other financial institutions on homeowner education, focusing on first-time home buyers. CommunityBuilt program brings together churches, community leaders, and National Realtor Association.
• National Realtor AssociationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in CommunityBuilt program with NBCI and JP Morgan Chase to strengthen communities through housing and civic pride.
• Howard UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBCI and ACHDC joined Howard University in promoting Tier 1 research across all HBCUs.
• National Black Environmental Justice NetworkmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBCI is part of this national preventive health and environmental/economic justice network with affiliates in 33 states and DC. Led by the late Damu Smith until his death in 2006.
• Group of Ten Environmental OrganizationsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBCI plans to work with Defenders of Wildlife, Environmental Defense Fund, National Audubon Society, National Wildlife Federation, National Resources Defense Council, Friends of the Earth, Izaak Walton League, Sierra Club, The Wilderness Society, and World Wide Fund for Nature.
• Florida State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative efforts with Florida State University and establishment of the Childhood Advocacy and Development Institute.
• CDC (Centers for Disease Control)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBCI consults with CDC on health disparities affecting Black, Asian, and Latino communities. CDC concludes particular age groups are vulnerable to disease states and should be tested.
• NIH (National Institutes of Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBCI consults with National Institute of Health on health disparities and strengthening programmatic approaches.
• FDA (Food and Drug Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBCI has provided recommendations to FDA on clinical trials education and participation. FDA briefing on National Clinical Trial Strategic Plan (NCTSP).
• National Cancer InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBCI submitted a faith-based strategy proposal to defeat cancer in the African American community. NCI is the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training.
• iHeartMediamoderateGTM or Marketing PartneriHeartMedia partnered with Procter & Gamble to create the Elton John Impact Awards podcast series. NBCI is listed as one of the frontline LGBTQ+ organizations that will benefit from the program's raised funds.
• Procter & GamblemoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerP&G partnered with iHeartMedia on the Elton John Impact Awards, which have raised over $17 million for LGBTQ+ nonprofits. NBCI is one of the benefiting organizations.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Balm in Gilead: Balm in Gilead is a faith-based nonprofit that mobilizes Black churches to address health disparities, particularly HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and other public-health issues. It is the most directly comparable peer to NBCI, operating the same model of partnering with Black congregations to deliver health education and screening at scale.
• Southern Christian Leadership Conference: Southern Christian Leadership Conference is a faith-based African American civil rights organization with historical roots in the Black church. It overlaps NBCI's faith-anchored advocacy model and national footprint on economic justice, health equity, and civic engagement issues.
• National Urban League: National Urban League is a major African American civil rights and community empowerment organization with programs in health equity, education, housing, and economic empowerment. Like NBCI, it operates a national chapter network addressing racial disparities across multiple social determinants — making it a structurally similar nonprofit peer.
• Black Women's Health Imperative: Black Women's Health Imperative is a national nonprofit focused exclusively on advancing health and well-being for Black women, including advocacy, research, and community-based programs. It overlaps directly with NBCI's breast cancer, maternal health, and clinical-trial diversity work for African American women.
• National Action Network: National Action Network is a leading civil rights organization under Rev. Al Sharpton, focused on racial and economic justice across health, voting rights, and criminal justice. It is comparable to NBCI in operating as a founder-led African American advocacy organization with active federal engagement and grassroots mobilization.

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen: Susan G. Komen is a major breast cancer-focused voluntary health organization funding research, screening, and patient navigation, with significant health-equity programming for Black women. It is comparable to NBCI's National Black Breast Cancer Fund work on TNBC and breast cancer education in African American communities.
• NAACP: NAACP is the largest and most established African American advocacy organization, with national reach and programs spanning health equity, criminal justice, voting rights, and economic opportunity. As a broader incumbent, it overlaps NBCI's mission on health disparities and advocacy but covers a wider policy and civil-rights portfolio.
• American Cancer Society: American Cancer Society is a leading voluntary health organization funding cancer research, education, and patient support, with dedicated health-equity work in Black communities. NBCI's breast, prostate, and sickle cell programs overlap with ACS's mission, making it a comparable incumbent at the disease-specific nonprofit layer.
• American Heart Association: American Heart Association is a large voluntary health organization that funds cardiovascular research, education, and community programs, including targeted work in Black communities. NBCI's Heart First pilot in Miami and Charlotte overlaps AHA's mission and constituency, positioning AHA as a comparable voluntary-health incumbent.

Emerging players

• National Medical Association: National Medical Association is the largest organization representing African American physicians and their patients, focused on eliminating health disparities and promoting clinical research. It overlaps NBCI's clinical-trial and health-equity agenda, but operates from a provider base rather than a congregation base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NBCIBlackChurch

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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