Bencao Brasil

EIN: 954892006 501(c)(3) Education

Los Angeles, CA

Total Revenue
$256,057
Total Expenses
$213,444
Total Assets
$95,364
Net Assets
$59,475
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Luiz Simas
Phone
3106661478
Tax Period
2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

Bencao Brasil, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $256K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $43K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

A commitment to bringing the art of Capoeira and culture of Brazil to the communities of Southern California.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $21,733
Program Service Revenue $234,324
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $256,057

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $81,936
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $181,427
Other Expenses $131,508
TOTAL EXPENSES $213,444

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $256,057 $201,463 +0.3%
Expenses $213,444 $156,370 +0.4%
Net Income $42,613 $45,093 -0.1%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
9

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
1
$76,472
Total Directors
9
$76,472
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Luiz Simas Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$76,472 $0 $76,472
Erin Dignam Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nailah Hayward Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Basic Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Hatton Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Safir Bellali President 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Merrill Kruger Treasurer 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rachel Suson Secretary 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew Mugar Director 1.00
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
2022 $256,057 $213,444 $95,364 $42,613
2021 $201,463 $156,370 $42,566 $45,093
2019 $222,526 $227,936 $32,190 $-5,410
2018 $217,564 $207,198 $39,883 $10,366
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