Brave House Inc
- Assets
- $93.9k
- Revenue
- $231.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 09/2019
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 83-3670811
Organization Overview
Brave House Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (R26) the organization is classified as: Lesbian & Gay Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Brave House Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brave House 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 06/2022, Brave House Inc generated $231.2k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $224.7k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 74.9% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY SPACE AND PROVIDE LEGAL, MENTAL HEALTH, AND HOLISTIC SERVICES TO IMMIGRANT GIRLS, AGES 16-24, IN NEW YORK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
YOUTH ADVOCACY PROGRAM - OUR YOUTH ADVOCACY PROGRAM LEADS OUR HOLISTIC SUPPORT, CONDUCTING IN-DEPTH "CASE ROUNDS" WITH CURRENT MEMBERS AND LEADING OUR ONBOARDING OF NEW MEMBERS. THESE COMPREHENSIVE CASE ROUNDS HAPPEN ONCE PER QUARTER WITH 90+ MEMBERS AND ASSESS THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND LEGAL NEEDS OF MEMBERS. MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN GOAL-SETTING WITH OUR CASE MANAGER AND MAKE A PLAN TO BE TRACKED QUARTERLY DURING THEIR CASE ROUND. WE HELP MEMBERS REGISTER FOR HEALTH INSURANCE, ENROLL IN THERAPY, APPLY FOR COLLEGE, BE CONNECTED TO OUR VOLUNTEER TUTORS, BE ONBOARDED INTO OUR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, AND MUCH MORE.
NEW AND EXPECTING MOTHERS PROGRAM - WE SUPPORT OUR NEW AND EXPECTING YOUNG MOTHERS WITH COMMUNITY EVENTS, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, 1-ON-1 CASE MANAGEMENT AND DONATIONS. TO DATE, WE'VE HOSTED THREE COMMUNITY BABY SHOWERS, PROVIDED GOODS, AMAZON WISH LISTS AND CASH ASSISTANCE TO NEW MOMS, AND CONNECTED EXPECTING MOMS WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. OUR NEW MOBILE APP HAS AN ENTIRE SECTION DEDICATED TO PREGNANCY AND MOTHERHOOD, WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, LOW-COST RESOURCES, FREE GROCERY DELIVERY FOR MOMS, FREE CLINICS, AND COMMUNITY.
BRAVE HOUSE MOBILE APP - WE BUILT AND LAUNCHED A MOBILE APP THAT GIVES OUR MEMBERS ACCESS TO CURATED RESOURCES AND DIRECT CONNECTIONS TO OUR GROWING COMMUNITY. FEATURES INCLUDE A PERSONALIZED EVENT CALENDAR, A FEEDBACK FUNCTION, PEER-TO-PEER AND GROUP MESSAGING, AND ACCESS TO A VETTED, IMMIGRANT-FRIENDLY RESOURCE DATABASE, SUCH AS INSURANCE-FREE HEALTH CLINICS, AND CAREER RESOURCES FOR UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS. THE APP ALSO INCLUDES A PRIVATE "MY CASE," SECTION WITH IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO EACH MEMBER WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING LEGAL LITERACY AND EACH MEMBER'S AGENCY OVER THEIR OWN CASE.
EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVES - THROUGH OUR EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVES, WE WORK WITH MEMBERS TO ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE THE TOOLS, SKILLS, AND LEGAL RIGHTS TO PURSUE THEIR CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS. WE OFFER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, FREE LEGAL AID, WORK PERMIT RENEWAL CLINICS, RESUME WRITING WORKSHOPS, COLLEGE AND JOB APPLICATION HELP, AND MORE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lauren Blodgett Executive Director | Officer | 60 | $50,000 |
Priya Ramanathan Board Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Loretta Lopez Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Nash Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sabi Ardalan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Becker Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $231,234 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $231,234 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $14 |
| 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 | $231,248 |
| 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. | $50,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,500 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $44,530 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,160 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,176 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,055 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,122 |
| Office expenses | $4,392 |
| Information technology | $634 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,549 |
| Travel | $112 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,665 |
| All other expenses | $59,328 |
| Total functional expenses | $224,723 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $87,785 |
| 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 | $6,088 |
| 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 | $93,873 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,170 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $6,170 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $87,703 |
| 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 | $93,873 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Brave House Inc has recieved totaling $40,071.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $25,000 |
Chubb Charitable Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GRANTS CONTRIBUTIONS | $15,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $71 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Astraea Foundation Inc New York, NY | $34,728,076 | $21,327,724 |
Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc Boston, MA | $5,851,942 | $5,190,845 |
Keshet Inc Boston, MA | $6,064,151 | $4,117,048 |
North Central District Aids Coalition Incorporated Mill Hall, PA | $1,045,476 | $3,336,284 |
Funders For Lesbian And Gay Issues Inc New York, NY | $6,232,846 | $6,714,724 |
True Colors United Inc New York, NY | $3,413,319 | $3,601,465 |
Transgender Legal Defense And Education Fund Inc New York, NY | $2,092,096 | $2,457,191 |
Long Island Gay And Lesbian Youth Inc Hauppauge, NY | $3,176,182 | $1,978,648 |
Immigration Equality Brooklyn, NY | $1,602,488 | $2,381,550 |
In Our Own Voices Inc Albany, NY | $1,326,658 | $1,552,338 |
Men Having Babies Inc Riverdale, NY | $1,545,445 | $1,395,174 |
Brooklyn Community Pride Center Inc Brooklyn, NY | $942,607 | $1,083,366 |