Brave Maker
- Assets
- $81.6k
- Revenue
- $306.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Redwood City, CA
- Founding
- 10/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 82-5102678
Organization Overview
Brave Maker is located in Redwood City, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brave Maker 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 Maker generated $306.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $334.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.1% per year over the past 4 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
BRAVEMAKER EXISTS TO ELEVATE BRAVE VOICES. BY CURATING AND MAKING BRAVE FILMS WE EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN AND CREATE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES TO CULTIVATE TRANSFORMING CONVERSATIONS THAT ENGAGE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THROUGH THE CREATION OF FILMS AND FISCAL SPONSORSHIP OF INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS, BRAVEMAKER AIMS TO MAKE PROVOCATIVE, LIFE CHANGING MEDIA THAT CREATES MEANINGFUL CULTURE IMPACTING EXPERIENCES. DURING 2022 BRAVEMAKER SPONSORED 3 FILMS.
BRAVEMAKER HOSTS AN ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL AND MONTHLY MOVIE SCREENINGS IN ORDER TO GATHER AUDIENCES TO ENGAGE IN ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS AND EXPLORE LIFE'S MEANINGFUL QUESTIONS TO FURTHER THEIR MISSION AND PURPOSE TO ELEVATE BRAVE VOICES FOR JUSTICE, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. A PODCAST IS ALSO HOSTED TO PROMOTE FILMAKING AND ENGAGE AUDIENCES. IN 2022 BRAVEMAKER SCREENED 9 FEATURE FILMS (FEST/MONTHLY) AND 40 SHORT FILMS ONLINE.
BRAVEMAKER HOSTS WEEKLY SCREENWRITING AND PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Gapastione President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $132,000 |
Adrienne Desantis VP / Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Keren Southall Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $11,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $252,510 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $263,510 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $42,691 |
| Investment income | $54 |
| 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 | $306,255 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,790 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $132,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,400 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,099 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,100 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,325 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,706 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,632 |
| Office expenses | $14,087 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $13,054 |
| 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 | $3,462 |
| Insurance | $7,762 |
| All other expenses | $10,394 |
| Total functional expenses | $334,224 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $66,325 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,231 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,053 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $81,609 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,399 |
| 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 | $1,743 |
| Total liabilities | $4,142 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $77,467 |
| 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 | $81,609 |