BRAVE STEP INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2014

Principal Officer

CRYSTAL EMERICK

Phone

7043615230

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BRAVE STEP INC, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $334K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $303K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

BRAVE STEP EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY SEXUAL VIOLENCE. TO SHAPE A STRONG, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, WE: PROVIDE PERSONALIZED SERVICES THAT HELP ADULTS IMPACTED BY SEXUAL VIOLENCE RECLAIM THE LIFE THEY DESERVE; FOSTER BRAVE PUBLIC CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLENCE; AND, CULTIVATE COURAGEOUS CHANGEMAKERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $96,947

ADULT SURVIVOR CARE: BRAVE STEP SERVES AS A STEADFAST GUIDE FOR ADULT SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON THEIR PERSONAL JOURNEY TO WELLBEING, EMPOWERMENT, AND CLAIMING THE LIFE THEY DESERVE. TO HELP...

ADULT SURVIVOR CARE: BRAVE STEP SERVES AS A STEADFAST GUIDE FOR ADULT SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON THEIR PERSONAL JOURNEY TO WELLBEING, EMPOWERMENT, AND CLAIMING THE LIFE THEY DESERVE. TO HELP SURVIVORS CLAIM THE LIFE THEY DESERVE, BRAVE STEP USES A MULTI-FACETED HEALING MODEL THAT INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, GROUP THERAPY, PEER-LED SUPPORT GROUPS, EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS, AND WAYS TO FIND ONE'S VOICE.

Program 2

Expenses: $14,244

CHANGEMAKER PROGRAM: BRAVE STEP'S CHANGEMAKER PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS THE TRAINING AND THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AND HELP PREVENT FUTURE SEXUAL VIOLENCE. AS CHANGEMAKERS...

CHANGEMAKER PROGRAM: BRAVE STEP'S CHANGEMAKER PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS THE TRAINING AND THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AND HELP PREVENT FUTURE SEXUAL VIOLENCE. AS CHANGEMAKERS, SURVIVORS, LOVED ONES, EDUCATORS, EMPLOYERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS CAN ACCESS CAREFULLY VETTED AND TRUSTED RESOURCES, RECEIVE GOAL SETTING SUPPORT, PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING SESSIONS, AND GAIN THE EDUCATION THEY NEED TO TAKE STEPS TOWARD ACTION.

Program 3

Expenses: $136,891

LOVED ONES PROGRAM: BRAVE STEP BELIEVES THAT LOVED ONES OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVORS CAN PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN HELPING SURVIVORS CLAIM THE LIFE THEY DESERVE IF EFFECTIVELY ARMED WITH KNOWLEDGE...

LOVED ONES PROGRAM: BRAVE STEP BELIEVES THAT LOVED ONES OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVORS CAN PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN HELPING SURVIVORS CLAIM THE LIFE THEY DESERVE IF EFFECTIVELY ARMED WITH KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND SUPPORT FROM OTHERS IN SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. IN ADDITION TO COUNSELING, BRAVE STEP HAS A UNIQUE PSYCHOEDUCATION PROGRAM FOR LOVED ONES. THE PROGRAM CREATES A TRAUMA- INFORMED ENVIRONMENT AND PROCESS TO SAFELY EXPRESS ONE'S EMOTIONS; BUILDS A BASELINE OF KNOWLEDGE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE; AND PROVIDES TANGIBLE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SURVIVOR SHORT AND LONG-TERM.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $340,687

Program Service Revenue $632

Investment Income $2,714

Other Revenue $-9,663

TOTAL REVENUE $334,370

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $48,442

Fundraising Expenses $25,623

Program Expenses $248,082

Other Expenses $254,596

TOTAL EXPENSES $303,038

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$334,370	$383,517	-0.1%
Expenses	$303,038	$378,870	-0.2%
Net Income	$31,332	$4,647	+5.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KENNETH COOPER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR ERIN DICESARE	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
NAN GRAY	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR LISA HILL	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATIE HODGES	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL HOKE-MILLIGAN	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
MALINDA INGRAM	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH KEILLOR	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
COURTNEY LAWRENCE	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY WETSEL	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$334,370	$303,038	$150,380	$31,332
2024	$383,517	$378,870	$125,157	$4,647
2023	$186,291	$202,979	$120,766	$-16,688
2022	$266,306	$266,105	$127,301	$201
2021	$193,336	$134,511	$126,757	$58,825