Braveworks

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Beth Bell
Executive Di
$58,879
Janet Manzullo
COO
$50,973
Ashley Collie
Secretary
$0
Denice Von Gnechten
Secretary
$0
Erin Diehl
Vice Chair
$0
Yetty Akinyeiu
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Braveworks has awarded $21,576 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

VARIOUS UNDER 5000

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$15,826

EDUCATION EQUALS HOPE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Fort Mill, SC

PURPOSE: VARIOUS

$5,750
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Braveworks has recieved totaling $40,159.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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