Brave Trails
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 01/2015
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 46-4530883
Organization Overview
Brave Trails is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2015. 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 08/2021, Brave Trails employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brave Trails 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 08/2021, Brave Trails generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 60.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $570.7k during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 47.9% per year over the past 6 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
BRAVE TRAILS' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, QUESTIONING YOUTH AND THEIR ALLIES, AGES 12-20, INNOVATIVE, IMPACTFUL SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOP 21ST CENTURY SKILLS TO BECOME THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BRAVE TRAILS SUCCESSFULLY RAN VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP, A PROGRAM COMBINING TYPICAL CAMP ELEMENTS AND LEADERSHIP ELEMENTS. WE RECRUITED CAMPERS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND VOLUNTEER STAFF MEMBERS. WE AWARDED CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS TO YOUTH THAT WOULDN'T OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO GO TO CAMP. WE ALSO CONTINUED OUR YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMING, IN THE FORM OF A ONCE A MONTH ONLINE MEET UP GROUPS FOR LGBTQ YOUTH AND ALLIES AGES 12-20.
BRAVE TRAILS SUCCESSFULLY RAN VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP, A PROGRAM COMBINING TYPICAL CAMP ELEMENTS AND LEADERSHIP ELEMENTS. WE RECRUITED CAMPERS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND VOLUNTEER STAFF MEMBERS. WE AWARDED CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS TO YOUTH THAT WOULDN'T OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO GO TO CAMP. WE ALSO CONTINUED OUR YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMING, IN THE FORM OF A ONCE A MONTH ONLINE MEET UP GROUPS FOR LGBTQ YOUTH AND ALLIES AGES 12-20.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessica Weissbuch Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $61,650 |
Laura Newman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Carney Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Angela Farmer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Omar Torres Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Alex Moroch Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $106,390 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,102,734 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,209,124 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $288,863 |
| Investment income | $4,851 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $457 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,503,295 |
| 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. | $61,650 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,825 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $180,018 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,616 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,564 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,769 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,397 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,620 |
| Office expenses | $1,043 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $156,150 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $150 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $21,023 |
| All other expenses | $38,296 |
| Total functional expenses | $570,687 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,087,636 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $175,696 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $269,875 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $42,977 |
| Total assets | $1,576,184 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,480 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $11,723 |
| 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 | $4,480 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,359,289 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $212,415 |
| 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 | $1,576,184 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Brave Trails has recieved totaling $1,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Makoff Family Foundation Santa Monica, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Transgender Law Center Oakland, CA | $25,939,960 | $14,579,673 |
National Center For Lesbian Rights San Francisco, CA | $7,337,899 | $8,859,587 |
The Translatin Coalition Los Angeles, CA | $3,458,659 | $3,883,576 |
The Lgbtq Community Center Of The Desert Palm Springs, CA | $4,628,865 | $2,657,914 |
Equality California Los Angeles, CA | $1,556,897 | $2,934,545 |
1n10 Inc Phoenix, AZ | $3,688,616 | $3,476,030 |
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San Diego Lesbian & Gay Pride San Diego, CA | $3,232,597 | $2,284,045 |
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A Wider Bridge San Francisco, CA | $1,165,859 | $1,616,513 |
Source Lgbt Center Inc Visalia, CA | $1,199,198 | $1,498,081 |