Braveworks is located in Charlotte, NC. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Braveworks employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Braveworks is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Braveworks generated $616.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $634.9k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR VISION IS TO BE A CATALYST FOR GOD-INSPIRED TRANSFORMATION THROUGH ARTISAN ENTERPRISE, LEADING TO ABUNDANT & PURPOSEFUL LIVES. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER WOMEN & FAMILIES OVERCOMING TRAUMA & INJUSTICE, BRIDGING THE GAP FROM PAIN TO PURPOSE THROUGH: - IMPACTFUL CONNECTIONS,INSPIRED CREATIONS AND ECONOMIC CONFIDENCE. WE WORK WITH WOMEN IN THE US AS WELL AS AFRICA AND SOUTH/CENTRAL AMERICA, EMPOWERING THEM THROUGH PURPOSEFUL WORK, ECONOMIC MOBILITY, PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CONNECTION TO RESOURCES/SOCIAL CAPITAL, ALL WHILE HELPING THEM TO HEAL FROM THEIR TRAUMA. THE WOMEN WE SERVE ARE OVERCOMING TRAFFICKING, ABUSE, ADDICTION, INCARCERATION, POVERTY AND ETHNIC PERSECUTION. THEY COME TO US BROKEN, WITH THEIR CONFIDENCE SHATTERED. WE OFFER A JUDGEMENT-FREE ZONE WHERE THEY ARE WELCOMED JUST AS THEY ARE. WE INTRODUCE THEM TO STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND PEERS FROM DIFFERENT WALKS OF LIFE, HAVING COME THROUGH A WIDE ARRAY OF CIRCUMSTANCES AND/OR TRAUMAS, AND HELP THEM DEVELOP A SUPPOR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING PART-TIME TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND PURPOSEFUL WORK ALONG WITH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO WOMEN OVERCOMING TRAFFICKING, ABUSE, ADDICTION, INCARCERATION, POVERTY AND ETHNIC PERSECUTION. THE WOMEN WE SERVE ARE REFERRED BY NON-PROFIT AND NGO PARTNERS SPECIALIZING IN THESE VARIOUS TRAUMAS. WE INTRODUCE THE WOMEN TO A DIVERSE COMMUNITY WHERE THEY LEARN TRANSFERABLE WORK-READINESS SKILLS, RECEIVE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, EXPAND THEIR SOCIAL CAPITAL AND GAIN ACCESS TO THE ECONOMIC LADDER, OFTEN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR LIVES. THERE ARE OPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND WE SERVE REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, SEXUAL IDENTITY, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. WOMEN WORK WITH OUR TEAM TO IDENTIFY AND ACHIEVE LIFE GOALS SUCH AS EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, STABLE HOUSING, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, ESL, EMOTIONAL HEALTH, CONTINUED SOBRIETY, HEALTHY COMMUNITY, AND MORE. THESE WOMEN EMERGE FROM OUR PROGRAM CONFIDENT IN THEIR WORTH AND ABILITIES AND EQUIPPED WITH THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO MAINTAIN THEIR NEWLY ACHIEVED GOALS. PROGRAM GRADUATES JOIN OUR ALUMNI PROGRAM WHERE THEY RECEIVE CONTINUED SUPPORT, COMMUNITY AND RESOURCES, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR GRADUATES TO JOIN OUR LEAD AND ADVANCED ARTISAN PROGRAMS. OUR GRADUATES TELL US THAT THROUGH OUR PROGRAM THEY ARE ABLE TO MOVE BACK INTO SOCIETY FULL OF HOPE AND WELL-EQUIPPED TO NAVIGATE THEIR FUTURE.
WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING PART-TIME TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND PURPOSEFUL WORK ALONG WITH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO WOMEN OVERCOMING TRAFFICKING, ABUSE, ADDICTION, INCARCERATION, POVERTY AND ETHNIC PERSECUTION. THE WOMEN WE SERVE ARE REFERRED BY NON-PROFIT AND NGO PARTNERS SPECIALIZING IN THESE VARIOUS TRAUMAS. WE INTRODUCE THE WOMEN TO A DIVERSE COMMUNITY WHERE THEY LEARN TRANSFERABLE WORK-READINESS SKILLS, RECEIVE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, EXPAND THEIR SOCIAL CAPITAL AND GAIN ACCESS TO THE ECONOMIC LADDER, OFTEN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR LIVES. THERE ARE OPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND WE SERVE REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, SEXUAL IDENTITY, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. WOMEN WORK WITH OUR TEAM TO IDENTIFY AND ACHIEVE LIFE GOALS SUCH AS EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, STABLE HOUSING, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, ESL, EMOTIONAL HEALTH, CONTINUED SOBRIETY, HEALTHY COMMUNITY, AND MORE. THESE WOMEN EMERGE FROM OUR PROGRAM CONFIDENT IN THEIR WORTH AND ABILITIES AND EQUIPPED WITH THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO MAINTAIN THEIR NEWLY ACHIEVED GOALS. PROGRAM GRADUATES JOIN OUR ALUMNI PROGRAM WHERE THEY RECEIVE CONTINUED SUPPORT, COMMUNITY AND RESOURCES, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR GRADUATES TO JOIN OUR LEAD AND ADVANCED ARTISAN PROGRAMS. OUR GRADUATES TELL US THAT THROUGH OUR PROGRAM THEY ARE ABLE TO MOVE BACK INTO SOCIETY FULL OF HOPE AND WELL-EQUIPPED TO NAVIGATE THEIR FUTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Beth Bell Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $58,879 |
Janet Manzullo COO | Officer | 40 | $50,973 |
Ashley Collie Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Denice Von Gnechten Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Erin Diehl Vice Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Yetty Akinyeiu Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $80,185 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $334,344 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,600 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $414,529 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $202,003 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $196,798 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $616,532 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $325,667 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $29,689 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $275 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,177 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,915 |
Office expenses | $5,223 |
Information technology | $11,039 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $34,957 |
Travel | $6,814 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $3,839 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,712 |
Insurance | $7,692 |
All other expenses | $779 |
Total functional expenses | $634,860 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $237,794 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $428 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $68,720 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,223 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $322,165 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $38,726 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $149,259 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $187,985 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $134,180 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $322,165 |
Over the last fiscal year, Braveworks has awarded $21,576 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
VARIOUS UNDER 5000 | | | $15,826 |
Fort Mill, SC PURPOSE: VARIOUS | $5,750 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Braveworks has recieved totaling $40,159.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Foundation For The Carolinas Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT | $11,500 |
Christ Episcopal Church Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: Outreach | $10,000 |
Hayes Family Charitable Tr Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $6,000 |
Live Love Serve Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $159 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Telamon Corporation Raleigh, NC | $28,971,791 | $85,006,099 |
Pruitt Corporation Employee Welfare Norcross, GA | $5,026,472 | $52,038,649 |
Palmetto Goodwill North Charleston, SC | $100,114,143 | $50,949,954 |
Helping Hands Ministries Inc Tallulah Falls, GA | $3,673,283 | $41,819,921 |
Bremen Food & Clothing Bank Inc Bremen, GA | $515,496 | $35,921,408 |
Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation Mclean, VA | $169,576,374 | $36,329,894 |
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council Inc Moultrie, GA | $11,357,621 | $35,023,890 |
Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency Nashville, TN | $16,634,342 | $31,822,877 |
Must Ministries Inc Marietta, GA | $38,621,848 | $35,481,764 |
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Raleigh, NC | $8,299,507 | $23,329,525 |
Total Action Against Poverty In Roanoke Valley Roanoke, VA | $8,696,425 | $23,450,227 |
Enrichment Services Program Incorporated Columbus, GA | $4,122,189 | $23,954,834 |