Brace Yourself Inc is located in Chatsworth, CA. The organization was established in 2020. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brace Yourself 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, Brace Yourself Inc generated $145.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $75.1k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
IN 2021, OUR ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING:- PARTNERED WITH PRODUCTION COMPANIES AND TALENTED SKILLED ENTERTAINMENT PROFESSIONALS TO PRODUCE THE BEST FILMS AND THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND USED PERSONNEL AND FACILITIES THAT HAS A VISION CONSISTENT WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF THE COMPANY AND TO WORK WITH THE VERY BEST THE INDUSTRY HAS TO OFFER;- PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND/OR STRUCTURAL SUPPORT FOR EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED FILMMAKERS WHO HAVE PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE HOPE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN THROUGH TRAUMATIC LIFE SITUATIONS. PRODUCED AMONG OTHERS: SAMSARA, WHICH IS A COMING-OF-AGE MESSAGE INVOLVING A YOUNG WOMAN DISCOVERING SELF LOVE AND GAINING THE COURAGE TO LEAVE A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP. THIS FILM IS PRODUCED FOR SCREENINGS TO VARIOUS GROUPS OF TEEN GIRLS FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSIONS IN SAFE SPACES ON THE TOPIC. IT MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED TO FESTIVALS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Bracy Executive Dir. | 5 | $0 | |
Denise Dowse Director | 5 | $0 | |
Andre Grayson Director | 5 | $0 | |
Devika Parikah Director | 5 | $0 | |
Reginald Gaskins Director | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $126,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $19,788 |
| Total Revenue | $145,788 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $24,000 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,000 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $28,575 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $850 |
| Other expenses | $3,800 |
| Total expenses | $75,113 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $65,875 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $65,875 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $65,875 |