Brave Step Inc is located in Concord, NC. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (F42) the organization is classified as: Sexual Assault Services, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brave Step Inc 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 06/2023, Brave Step Inc generated $186.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 3 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $203.0k during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BRAVE STEP EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY SEXUAL VIOLENCE. TO SHAPE A STRONG, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, WE: PROVIDE PERSONALIZED SERVICES THAT HELP ADULTS IMPACTED BY SEXUAL VIOLENCE RECLAIM THE LIFE THEY DESERVE; FOSTER BRAVE PUBLIC CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLENCE; AND, CULTIVATE COURAGEOUS CHANGEMAKERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADULT SURVIVOR CARE: BRAVE STEP SERVES AS A STEADFAST GUIDE FOR ADULT SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON THEIR PERSONAL JOURNEY TO WELLBEING, EMPOWERMENT, AND CLAIMING THE LIFE THEY DESERVE. TO HELP SURVIVORS CLAIM THE LIFE THEY DESERVE, BRAVE STEP USES A MULTI-FACETED HEALING MODEL THAT INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, GROUP THERAPY, PEER-LED SUPPORT GROUPS, EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS, AND WAYS TO FIND ONE'S VOICE.
CHANGEMAKER PROGRAM: BRAVE STEP'S CHANGEMAKER PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS THE TRAINING AND THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AND HELP PREVENT FURTURE SEXUAL VIOLENCE. AS CHANGEMAKERS, SURVIVORS, LOVED ONES, EDUCATORS, EMPLOYERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS CAN ACCESS CAREFULLY VETTED AND TRUSTED RESOURCES, RECEIVE GOAL SETTING SUPPORT, PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING SESSIONS, AND GAIN THE EDUCATION THEY NEED TO TAKE STEPS TOWARD ACTION.
LOVED ONES PROGRAM: BRAVE STEP BELIEVES THAT LOVED ONES OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVORS CAN PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN HELPING SURVIVORS CLAIM THE LIFE THEY DESERVE IF EFFECTIVELY ARMED WITH KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND SUPPORT FROM OTHERS IN SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. IN ADDITION TO COUNSELING, BRAVE STEP HAS A UNIQUE PSYCHOEDUCATION PROGRAM FOR LOVED ONES. THE PROGRAM CREATES A TRAUMA- INFORMED ENVIRONMENT AND PROCESS TO SAFELY EXPRESS ONE'S EMOTIONS; BUILDS A BASELINE OF KNOWLEDGE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE; AND PROVIDES TANGIBLE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SURVIVOR SHORT AND LONG-TERM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Chaz Beasley Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Kenneth Cooper Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Casey Denbow Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Dr Erin Dicesare Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Darrell Fincher Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Nan Gray Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $178,006 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $57,142 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $178,006 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,418 |
Investment income | $616 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,251 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $186,291 |
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 | $37,832 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $38,649 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $113,611 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,495 |
Office expenses | $1,690 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,022 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,330 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $202,979 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $120,766 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $120,766 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,080 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $496 |
Total liabilities | $10,576 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $110,190 |
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 | $120,766 |