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Nonprofit · EIN 81-1901039

BRAVE COMMUNITIES

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78737

Financials

$334K$178K2023$103K$183K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRAVE COMMUNITIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$102,805$183,086-$80,281$194,544$36,258$158,286
December 31, 2023990$333,912$177,735$156,177$276,280$37,713$238,567
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$94,731
of which government grants
$85,650
Membership dues
$1,338
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$8,074
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,987
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$1,643
Program services (functional)
$88,752
Management and general (functional)
$94,334

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$276,280
Total assets, end of year
$194,544
Total liabilities, end of year
$36,258
Net assets, end of year
$158,286
Net assets without donor restrictions
$158,286
Gross unrelated business income
$8,074
Gross receipts
$102,805
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
TX

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
EMLYN LEEFOUNDER & COMMUNITY COLLABORATOR
Trustee or director, Officer
38$0
NICOLE CUMMINGS–
Trustee or director
1$0
DENISHA JENKINS–
Trustee or director
1$0
EVA CUENCA–
Trustee or director
1$0
MAXIMILLIAN EKESIBOARD CHAIR
Officer
2$0
DAVID JOHNSONVICE BOARD CHAIR
Officer
1$0
THEO HERNANDEZSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
ADNAN KHALIDTREASURER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EMLYN LEEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
35$78,333
REGINA WALTERSTREASURER
Officer
2$0
JACQUELINE KEATINGCO-CHAIR BOARD DIRECTOR
Officer
1$0
LIZ GARCIASECRETARY
Officer
1$0
MAX EKESICO-CHAIR BOARD DIRECTOR
Officer
1$0
DAVID JOHNSONCO-CHAIR BOARD DIRECTOR
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9800 PEAKRIDGE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78737-1122
In care of
% EMLYN LEE
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
9800 Peakridge Dr, Austin TX 78737
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
EMLYN LEE, 9800 PEAKRIDGE DR, Austin, TX 787371122
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Emlyn Lee, 9800 Peakridge Dr, Austin TX 78737
Signed the 990
EMLYN LEE, FOUNDER & COMMUNITY COLLABORATOR
Phone
(512) 899-2300
Return prepared by
XIAOLAN MA CPA LLC

Mission

To cultivate brave spaces for diverse people to come together to Build Relationships Awareness Voices Engagement so we can co-create more just and equitable communities

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • BRAVE YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM: A diverse cohort of young people have met virtually for monthly workshops, followed by peer-organized group meetings to prepare group projects, civic engagement and community building initiatives to help them build leadership, antiracism, bias reduction, and project management skills
    Expenses $26,626 · revenue $28,419
  • COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING: Responded to the crises caused by COVID, BRAVE creates ongoing community events and initiatives that bring people together to celebrate common ground and honor differences - ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
    Expenses $26,626 · revenue $28,419
  • GLOBAL SOCIAL CHANGE PROGRAM: Producted cultural exchange and social innovation programs for 60 young leaders ages 16-38 and helped to design and facilitate leadership and social change programs that bring emerging leaders young from different countries to learn about and discuss solutions for issues impacting their respective communities
    Expenses $17,750 · revenue $18,946
  • COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: Offered a variety of community-building initiatives, such as panel discussions, movie/documentary screenings, circle talks
    Expenses $17,750 · revenue $18,946

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 BRAVE COMMUNITIES

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

IRS record

EIN
81-1901039
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$194,544
Income (IRS master file)
$102,805

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$102,805$183,086$194,544IRS
990December 2023$333,912$177,735$276,280XML
990December 2022$208,597$181,181$150,218IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Emlyn Lee
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Emlyn Lee
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 81-1901039).

Questions about BRAVE COMMUNITIES

What is the EIN of BRAVE COMMUNITIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRAVE COMMUNITIES is 81-1901039.
Is BRAVE COMMUNITIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to BRAVE COMMUNITIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRAVE COMMUNITIES 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 BRAVE COMMUNITIES 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 BRAVE COMMUNITIES 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 BRAVE COMMUNITIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names EMLYN LEE.
Who are the officers and directors of BRAVE COMMUNITIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BRAVE COMMUNITIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $102,805, expenses of $183,086 and total assets of $194,544 at year end.

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