Brave Maker
- Assets
- $119.8k
- Revenue
- $409.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Redwood City, CA
- Founding
- 10/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-5102678
Organization Overview
Brave Maker is located in Redwood City, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brave Maker 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 12/2021, Brave Maker generated $409.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $342.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.6% per year over the past 3 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
BRAVEMAKER EXISTS TO ELEVATE BRAVE VOICES. BY CURATING AND MAKING BRAVE FILMS WE EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN AND CREATE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES TO CULTIVATE TRANSFORMING CONVERSATIONS THAT ENGAGE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THROUGH THE CREATION OF FILMS AND FISCAL SPONSORSHIP OF INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS, BRAVEMAKER AIMS TO MAKE PROVOCATIVE, LIFE CHANGING MEDIA THAT CREATES MEANINGFUL CULTURE IMPACTING EXPERIENCES. DURING 2021 BRAVEMAKER SPONSORED 4 FILMS.
BRAVEMAKER HOSTS AN ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL AND MONTHLY MOVIE SCREENINGS IN ORDER TO GATHER AUDIENCES TO ENGAGE IN ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS AND EXPLORE LIFE'S MEANINGFUL QUESTIONS TO FURTHER THEIR MISSION AND PURPOSE TO ELEVATE BRAVE VOICES FOR JUSTICE, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. A PODCAST IS ALSO HOSTED TO PROMOTE FILMAKING AND ENGAGE AUDIENCES. IN 2021 BRAVEMAKER SCREENED 10 FEATURE FILMS (FEST/MONTHLY) AND OVER 40 SHORT FILMS ONLINE.
BRAVEMAKER HOSTS WEEKLY SCREENWRITING AND PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Gapastione Co-Pres/exec Dr | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $132,000 |
Indelisa Montoro Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ivan Reyes Vp/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Daniel Parodi Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $41,247 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $312,418 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $353,665 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $55,675 |
| Investment income | $13 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $409,457 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $132,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,400 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,098 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $70 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,216 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $801 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,568 |
| Office expenses | $10,089 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,800 |
| Travel | $4,411 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,462 |
| Insurance | $4,272 |
| All other expenses | $9,924 |
| Total functional expenses | $342,861 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $87,211 |
| 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 | $11,693 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,943 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,000 |
| Total assets | $119,847 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,537 |
| 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 | $5,955 |
| Total liabilities | $11,492 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $108,355 |
| 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 | $119,847 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Brave Maker has recieved totaling $44,149.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $26,625 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Arts & Culture | $12,500 |
Kraft Foundation Paradise Valley, AZ PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $24 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Film Institute Inc Los Angeles, CA | $61,308,139 | $40,403,671 |
International Documentary Association Inc Los Angeles, CA | $8,198,815 | $12,252,709 |
Film Independent Inc Los Angeles, CA | $7,465,634 | $11,527,723 |
Array Alliance Inc Encino, CA | $23,025,170 | $9,034,009 |
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $7,671,000 | $6,230,884 |
California Film Institute San Rafael, CA | $8,333,182 | $5,073,101 |
National Film Preserve Ltd Berkeley, CA | $40,155,231 | $15,232,996 |
Bfca Los Angeles, CA | $405,968 | $4,064,869 |
San Francisco Film Society San Francisco, CA | $2,689,392 | $4,948,774 |
Outfest Los Angeles, CA | $414,961 | $3,920,238 |
Bay Area Video Coalition Inc San Francisco, CA | $1,856,423 | $3,177,189 |
American Cinematheque Los Angeles, CA | $27,763,140 | $2,833,838 |