Braver Angels Inc
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 41
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 12/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-3400377
Organization Overview
Braver Angels Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (P40) the organization is classified as: Family Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Braver Angels Inc employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Braver Angels 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 12/2021, Braver Angels Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.1% per year over the past 7 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
FOUNDED IN 1987, BRAVER ANGELS, IS A PRIVATE, NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO STUDY AND STRENGTHEN CIVIL SOCIETY. AS PART OF ITS MISSION, THE MAIN ACTIVITY IS NAMED BRAVER ANGELS AND IS FOCUSED ON THE REDUCTION OF SOCIAL POLARIZATION THE PROCESS OF SOCIETY SEPARATING INTO MUTUALLY ANTAGONISTIC GROUPS THAT INCREASINGLY DO NOT TRUST OR UNDERSTAND ONE ANOTHER. POLARIZATION IS A MAIN REASON WHY U.S. PUBLIC LIFE IS SO OFTEN DYSFUNCTIONAL; AND IS AN IMPORTANT THREAT TO THE VITALITY OF U.S. CIVIL SOCIETY. BRAVER ANGELS WORK IS ROOTED IN GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING. FROM THE GRASSROOTS, THE ORGANIZATION LEVERAGES ITS PROGRAMS TO IMPACT COMMUNITY LIFE AND AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS. SPECIFICALLY, BRAVER ANGELS EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED ON GRASSROOTS WORK; ACADEMIA; MEDIA AND POLITICS & GOVERNMENT. BRAVER ANGELS IS A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS CLASSIFIED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS OTHER THAN A PRIVA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BRIDGING SOCIAL DIVIDES - THE MISSION OF BRAVER ANGELS IS TO STUDY AND STRENGTHEN U.S. CIVIL SOCIETY, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS CURRENTLY ON ANALYZING AND REDUCING SOCIETAL AND POLITICAL POLARIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES. ITS FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE, BRAVER ANGELS, AIMS TO STUDY AND PROPOSE WAYS IN WHICH AMERICANS WHO DISAGREE ON SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ISSUES CAN COME TOGETHER IN CIVIL DISCOURSE TO CLARIFY DISAGREEMENTS, REDUCE STEREOTYPED THINKING, AND IDENTIFY POSSIBLE AREAS OF COMMON GROUND.
PUBLIC OUTREACH - BRAVER ANGELS STAFF FREQUENTLY ENGAGE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING AND WRITING ON ISSUES CONNECTED TO SOCIETAL POLARIZATION AND ORGANIZE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AT THE LEVEL OF U.S. CIVIL SOCIETY THAT BRING TOGETHER CITIZENS WITH OPPOSING VIEWS TO SEEK BETTER MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND COMMON GROUND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Blankenhorn Pres/exec Dir | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $245,356 |
Rachel Weinstein Podolsky Field Strategic Pr | 40 | $128,691 | |
Ciaran O'connor Chief Mktg Officer | 40 | $125,442 | |
Steven House Strategic Initiati | 40 | $125,000 | |
Andrew Stillman Chief Technology | 40 | $120,000 | |
April Lawson Dir Of Debates | 40 | $117,519 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $256,112 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,967,476 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $38,348 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,223,588 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $47,436 |
| Investment income | $976 |
| 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 | $2,272,000 |
| 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. | $340,903 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $73,698 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,627,313 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $220,531 |
| Payroll taxes | $156,454 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $200 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $48,634 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,711 |
| Office expenses | $64,858 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $64,928 |
| Travel | $15,613 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,917 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,738 |
| Insurance | $6,329 |
| All other expenses | $24,348 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,756,562 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $111,444 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $778,854 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $1,233 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,701 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,861 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $137,429 |
| Total assets | $1,039,522 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,056 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $14,000 |
| 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 | $59,056 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $552,720 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $427,746 |
| 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 | $1,039,522 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Braver Angels Inc has awarded $165,905 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: gambling dangers to family | $67,560 |
Madison, WI PURPOSE: Childhood health & School readiness | $50,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Marriage Opportunity Project | $48,345 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Braver Angels Inc has recieved totaling $1,730,350.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
John E Fetzer Institute Inc Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: COLLABORATION TO INTEGRATE LOVE AS THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT INTO THEIR WORK | $1,400,000 |
John E Fetzer Institute Inc Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: COLLABORATION TO INTEGRATE LOVE AS THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT INTO THEIR WORK | $100,000 |
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $75,000 |
Woodson Center Washington, DC PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO A GRASSROOTS AFFILIATE. | $50,000 |
T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $36,550 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $32,250 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Seamens Society For Children And Families Staten Island, NY | $5,020,134 | $20,127,273 |
Family Services Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | $11,302,603 | $22,651,312 |
United Services Inc Dayville, CT | $3,965,594 | $17,625,603 |
Child And Family Agency Of Southeastern Connecticut Inc New London, CT | $12,921,449 | $16,904,528 |
The Campaign Against Hunger Inc Brooklyn, NY | $6,995,780 | $16,531,662 |
The Partnership For Maternal And Child Health Of Northern Nj Inc Newark, NJ | $7,769,799 | $14,445,230 |
Project Hope Boston Inc Roxbury, MA | $9,700,637 | $15,440,351 |
Camden County Partnership For Children Inc Voorhees, NJ | $8,510,476 | $17,210,381 |
Family Services Of Nw Pa Erie, PA | $5,716,473 | $14,963,604 |
Jewish Family Service Of Atlantic County Inc Margate, NJ | $7,174,287 | $13,870,602 |
Leo Inc Lynn, MA | $14,551,712 | $12,741,162 |
Chor Youth & Family Services Inc Reading, PA | $3,718,610 | $12,892,612 |