Brave Space Alliance
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 84-4538090
Organization Overview
Brave Space Alliance is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (P88) the organization is classified as: LGBT Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Brave Space Alliance employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brave Space Alliance 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 12/2022, Brave Space Alliance generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE IS THE FIRST BLACK-LED, TRANS-LED LGBTQ+ CENTER LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO, DEDICATED TO CREATING AND PROVIDING AFFIRMING, CULTURALLY COMPETENT, FOR-US BY-US RESOURCES, PROGRAMMING, AND SERVICES FOR LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS ON THE SOUTH AND WEST SIDES OF THE CITY. WE STRIVE TO EMPOWER, EMBOLDEN, AND EDUCATE EACH OTHER THROUGH MUTUAL AID, KNOWLEDGE-SHARING, AND THE CREATION OF COMMUNITY-SOURCED RESOURCES AS WE BUILD TOWARD THE LIBERATION OF ALL OPPRESSED PEOPLES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING: BSA HAS SPONSORSHIPS AND PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH FAIRS, FREE BARBERSHOP, AND SALON SERVICES, THE "DIGNITY SUITE" (FREE PERSONAL CARE AND CLOTHING ITEMS GEARED TOWARD THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY) AND SIMILAR AFFIRMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS.
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS
HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING: BSA HAS SPONSORSHIPS AND PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH FAIRS, FREE BARBERSHOP, AND SALON SERVICES, THE "DIGNITY SUITE" (FREE PERSONAL CARE AND CLOTHING ITEMS GEARED TOWARD THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY) AND SIMILAR AFFIRMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS.
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY PANTRY: BASED ON A MUTUAL AID FRAMEWORK WHERE THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO PROVIDE NOURISHING RESOURCES IN A CULTURALLY COMPETENT AND ARMING ENVIRONMENT. THE COMMUNITY PANTRY HAS GROWN INTO A DELIVERY PROGRAM, A PANTRY AT OUR HOME OFFICE, AND A NETWORK OF 4 PANTRY PARTNER SITES ACROSS THE CITY OF CHICAGO THAT REGULARLY SERVES 1500+ INDIVIDUALS EACH WEEK.
COMMUNITY PANTRY: BASED ON A MUTUAL AID FRAMEWORK WHERE THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO PROVIDE NOURISHING RESOURCES IN A CULTURALLY COMPETENT AND AFFIRMING ENVIRONMENT. THE COMMUNITY PANTRY HAS GROWN INTO A DELIVERY PROGRAM, A PANTRY AT OUR HOME OFFICE, AND A NETWORK OF 4 PANTRY PARTNER SITES ACROSS THE CITY OF CHICAGO THAT REGULARLY SERVES 1500+ INDIVIDUALS EACH WEEK.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION: BSA PROVIDES VARIOUS PUBLIC SPEAKING AND TRAINING SERVICES, WHICH SERVE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BY RAISING VISIBILITY AND AWARENESS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AND BIPOC TRANS COMMUNITY. REPRESENTATIVES ARE ASKED TO PARTICPATE IN MEDIA APPEARANCES, SOLO, AND PANEL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS OR TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO CORPORATE OR OTHER AUDIENCES.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION: BSA PROVIDES VARIOUS PUBLIC SPEAKING AND TRAINING SERVICES, WHICH SERVE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BY RAISING VISIBILITY AND AWARENESS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AND BIPOC TRANS COMMUNITY. REPRESENTATIVES ARE ASKED TO PARTICPATE IN MEDIA APPEARANCES, SOLO, AND PANEL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS OR TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO CORPORATE OR OTHER AUDIENCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Valerie Spencer President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Tatyana Moaton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Tracy Baim Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Kim Hunt Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Lilly Wachowski Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Michelle Zacarias Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $884,608 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,414,958 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,299,566 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,489 |
| Investment income | $973 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $7,175 |
| 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 | $2,325,203 |
| 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 | $35,744 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $201,942 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $596,534 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $95,284 |
| Payroll taxes | $70,157 |
| Fees for services: Management | $187,969 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $127,285 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,464 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $26,658 |
| Office expenses | $26,120 |
| Information technology | $44,884 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $19,924 |
| 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 | $147,001 |
| Insurance | $58,450 |
| All other expenses | $390,787 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,797,430 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,464 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,150,330 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $663,992 |
| 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 | $16,769 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,220,789 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $67,450 |
| Total assets | $4,201,794 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $105,898 |
| 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 | $105,898 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,865,896 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $230,000 |
| 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 | $4,201,794 |