Brave Space Alliance

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.

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)Compensation
Valerie Spencer
President
$0
Tatyana Moaton
Treasurer
$0
Tracy Baim
Director
$0
Kim Hunt
Director
$0
Lilly Wachowski
Treasurer
$0
Michelle Zacarias
Secretary
$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

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