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Nonprofit · EIN 81-1284098

FLY BRAVE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95820

Financials

$158K$168K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FLY BRAVE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$158,296$168,335-$10,039$296,643$168,335$128,308
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$63,186
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$2,145
Net income from sales of inventory
$64,958
Other revenue
$95,110

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$300
Occupancy
$36,810
Travel
$1,502
Program services (functional)
$168,335
Management and general (functional)
$1,785

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$138,347
Total assets, end of year
$296,643
Total liabilities, end of year
$168,335
Net assets, end of year
$128,308
Net assets without donor restrictions
$128,308
Gross receipts
$184,933
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John ZulliPresident
Officer
20$0
Jeanette DiazAccountant
Officer
10$0
David ByrneVice President
Officer
10$0
John AlmedaBoard Member
Officer
10$0
Lena MertzBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Stacey TanenbaumBoard Member
Officer
12$0
Cathy BakarichBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Vanessa BiekerDirector
Trustee or director
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5901 BROADWAY STE B, SACRAMENTO, CA 95820-1820
In care of
% VANESSA R BIEKER
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
6807 San Joaquin Street, Sacramento CA 95820
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Vanessa R Bieker, 6807 San Joaquin Street, Sacramento, CA 95820
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Vanessa R Bieker, 6807 San Joaquin Street, Sacramento CA 95820
Signed the 990
John Zulli, President of the Board
Phone
(916) 822-4312

Mission

The Fly Brave Foundations mission is to provide free services programs resources and social events to adults with developmental disabilities who have aged out of the school system. The programs offered include 1 Hands-on career and vocational training at our thrift store and cafe; 2 Social and life skills classes; 3 Events prom dances karaoke fashion show art show talent show; 4 Workshops art cooking public speaking; and 5 Fitness Programs police collab fitness programs run club local 5k races and training etc. in promoting a healthy lifestyle; 7 Social outings field trips and travel for clients to engage in opportunities that broaden their horizon and foster career passion.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Fly Brave Store: Fly Braves brick-and-mortar location is an upscale thrift store that offers hands-on career and vocational training in a retail setting for adults with developmental disabilities aged 18 and above. The store serves as a platform for these adults to produce and sell art pieces. Fly Brave supports clients by covering the costs of supplies needed to learn all aspects of managing a micro-enterprise business. The store maintains its partnership with local high school transition programs engaging 12 young adults from the Sacramento City School District in its job training initiative. Three clients obtained employment and two were hired as consultants through our graphic arts program. In 2024 25 young adults successfully completed Fly Braves job training program.
    Expenses $109,250 · revenue $64,958
  • Fly Braves Art Program offers Community Murals Graphic Design Workshops Classes and Art Shows. This program serves as both an employment training initiative for individuals with developmental disabilities and a social hub for artists to convene and craft in a secure setting. Art workshops are complimentary and cater to artists aged 18 and above on Thursday mornings at our store and on Saturday mornings for individuals of all ages at the local community center. Fly Brave supplies all necessary materials and provides a light snack. In 2024 the program served 75 families. Artists designed two t-shirt collections jewelry accessories and canvas art showcased at various marketplace events. The Community Mural Project Program continued and logos were crafted for local small businesses in the neighborhood.
    Expenses $29,292
  • Fly Brave Cafe: Over three years Fly Brave board members and volunteers renovated an existing coffee shop linked to its thrift store. The cafe operates as a barista training program for neurodiverse adults keen on food service coffee and related interests.
    Expenses $11,106
  • Theater program
    Expenses $1,065
  • Office and Tech program
    Expenses $2,560
  • Pop Up Market marketplace job training
    Expenses $1,515
  • Tech
    Expenses $1,785
  • Client transportation auto and travel
    Expenses $11,762

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for FLY BRAVE FOUNDATION

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
81-1284098
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$296,643
Income (IRS master file)
$184,933

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$268,431$191,179$323,300IRS
990December 2022$170,358$171,360$228,227IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Vanessa R Bieker
December 31, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about FLY BRAVE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of FLY BRAVE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FLY BRAVE FOUNDATION is 81-1284098.
Is FLY BRAVE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to FLY BRAVE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FLY BRAVE FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FLY BRAVE FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FLY BRAVE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FLY BRAVE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Vanessa R Bieker.
Who are the officers and directors of FLY BRAVE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FLY BRAVE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $158,296, expenses of $168,335 and total assets of $296,643 at year end.

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