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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1897578

BRAVE LIKE ELLIE

Tax-exempt · WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165

Financials

$96K$94K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRAVE LIKE ELLIE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$95,843$93,868$1,975$4,812–$4,812
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$48,485
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$22
Net income from fundraising events
$49,048
Net income from sales of inventory
-$1,712

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$61,002
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$64,174
Occupancy
$5,535
Printing, publications and postage
$2,123
Other expenses
$22,036
Program services (functional)
$12,661

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,842
Total assets, end of year
$4,812
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$4,812
Cash, savings and investments
$4,193
Gross receipts
$108,139

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jennifer JohnsonPresident and Executive Director30$61,002
Adam WayneTreasurer5$0
Bill FloydDirector of Community Engagement5$0
Autumn HatcherSecretary5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
791 N HIGHWAY 77 STE 501C, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-1985
In care of
% JENNIFER JOHNSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
316 N College St 83, Waxahachie TX 75165
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Jennifer Johnson, 316 N College St 83, Waxahachie TX 75165
Signed the 990-EZ
Jennifer Johnson, Executive Director President
Return prepared by
FAB Accounting LLC

Mission

To provide support comfort and encouragement to children and families affected by pediatric cancer through the distribution of care packages Brave Boxes and related emotional and community support services.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Provided Brave Boxes to families affected by pediatric cancer at any stage of their journey. These care packages include toys activities and hand-selected items designed to encourage bravery inspire joy and provide comfort to children and their families during diagnosis treatment and remission while fostering emotional support and connection throughout their experience.
    Expenses $12,661

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024No data

File the 2026 990-EZ for BRAVE LIKE ELLIE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
84-1897578
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P58)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,812
Income (IRS master file)
$108,139

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Jennifer Johnson
December 31, 2021≤ $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 BRAVE LIKE ELLIE

What is the EIN of BRAVE LIKE ELLIE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRAVE LIKE ELLIE is 84-1897578.
Is BRAVE LIKE ELLIE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to BRAVE LIKE ELLIE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRAVE LIKE ELLIE 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 LIKE ELLIE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BRAVE LIKE ELLIE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BRAVE LIKE ELLIE?
The 990-N for 2021 names Jennifer Johnson.
Who are the officers and directors of BRAVE LIKE ELLIE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,002 (Jennifer Johnson, President and Executive Director).
How much revenue does BRAVE LIKE ELLIE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $95,843, expenses of $93,868 and total assets of $4,812 at year end.

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