BRAVEMAKER

EIN: 825102678 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

REDWOOD CITY, CA

Total Revenue
$324,639
Total Expenses
$364,218
Total Assets
$43,827
Net Assets
$39,441
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ANTHONY GAPASTIONE
Phone
6507017661
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BRAVEMAKER, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $325K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $364K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $158,899 Revenue: $35,980

Films/Fiscal Sponsorship - Through the creation of films and fiscal sponsorship of independent filmmakers, BraveMaker aims to make provocative, life-changing media that creates meaningful...

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Films/Fiscal Sponsorship - 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 2023, BraveMaker sponsored 4 projects

Program 2
Expenses: $127,404 Revenue: $32,219

Film Festivals/Monthly Screenings - BraveMaker hosts an annual film festival and monthly movie screenings in order to gather audiences to engage in essential conversations and explore life's...

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Film Festivals/Monthly Screenings - 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. Complementing these initiatives, they also host a podcast aimed at promoting filmmaking and audience engagement. Furthermore, the organization offers an annual group trip to the Sundance Film Festival, offering donors and sponsors an immersive journey into the world of Sundance, for the Sundance "Experience". In 2023, BraveMaker screened 11 feature films (fest/monthly) and 51 short films in person and online.

Program 3
Expenses: $10,394 Revenue: $23,595

Education - BraveMaker hosts weekly screenwriting and production workshops. In 2023 Bravemaker started the BraveMaker Academy which is an acting class that trains actors by making films. In 2023 we...

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Education - BraveMaker hosts weekly screenwriting and production workshops. In 2023 Bravemaker started the BraveMaker Academy which is an acting class that trains actors by making films. In 2023 we trained 23 actors and made six short films

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $237,507
Program Service Revenue $87,071
Investment Income $61
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $324,639

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $305
Salaries & Benefits $142,098
Fundraising Expenses $7,385
Program Expenses $296,697
Other Expenses $221,815
TOTAL EXPENSES $364,218

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $324,639 $306,255 +0.1%
Expenses $364,218 $334,224 +0.1%
Net Income $-39,579 $-27,969 +0.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
2
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
1
Volunteers
70

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
3
$132,000
Total Directors
3
$132,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANTHONY GAPASTIONE President 40.00
Officer Director
$132,000 $0 $132,000
Adrienne DeSantis VP / Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Keren Southall Secretary 6/23 0.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $324,639 $364,218 $43,827 $-39,579
2022 $306,255 $334,224 $81,609 $-27,969
2021 $409,457 $342,861 $119,847 $66,596
2020 $247,500 $278,382 $71,741 $-30,882
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