Nonprofit · EIN 94-3209789
BRAVE NEW FILMS 501 C 3
Tax-exempt · ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $893,150 | $768,294 | $124,856 | $528,154 | $0 | $528,154 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $956,303 | $902,273 | $54,030 | $403,298 | $0 | $403,298 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $643,008 | $661,747 | -$18,739 | $349,268 | $0 | $349,268 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $889,266
- Program service revenue
- $565
- Investment income
- $0
- Royalties
- $3,295
- Other revenue
- $3,319
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $107,897
- Other salaries and wages
- $394,880
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $588,242
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,000
- Occupancy
- $10,133
- Travel
- $42
- Program services (functional)
- $484,138
- Management and general (functional)
- $151,922
- Fundraising (functional)
- $132,234
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $403,298
- Total assets, end of year
- $528,154
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $528,154
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $398,154
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $130,000
- Gross receipts
- $893,150
- Employees
- 18
- Year formed
- 1993
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Kissel | CFO Key employee | 40 | $107,897 |
| Robert Greenwald | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| David Bryan | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Anna Burger | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Shepard Fairey | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Richard Foos | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Danny Goldberg | SecretaryTreasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rick Perez | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Peter Gelblum | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Kissel | CFO Key employee | 40 | $107,960 | $4,390 | $8,138 |
| Casey Johnson | Head of Production Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,668 | $1,385 | $0 |
| Robert Greenwald | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Bryan | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna Burger | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shepard Fairey | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Foos | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Danny Goldberg | SecretaryTreasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Perez | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Johnson | Head of Production Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,000 |
| Kimberly Kissel | SecretaryTreasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $101,400 |
| Danny Goldberg | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rick Perez | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Richard Foos | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Anna Burger | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Shepard Fairey | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Robert Greenwald | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| David Bryan | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 26895 ALISO CREEK ROAD STE B538, ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656-5301
- In care of
- % ROBERT GREENWALD
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Robert Greenwald, 26895 Aliso Creek Road Ste B538, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT GREENWALD, President
- Phone
- (310) 823-7343
- Website
- www.bravenewfilms.org
- Return prepared by
- RSA Concepts LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3209789 or by the name BRAVE NEW FILMS 501 C 3.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO CHAMPION SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES BY USING A MODEL OF MEDIA, EDUCATION, AND GRASSROOTS VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT THAT INSPIRES, EMPOWERS, MOTIVATES AND TEACHES CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
Program accomplishments
- MEDIA PRODUCTIONS - CENTERED AROUND INFORMATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL SOCIAL JUSTICE VIDEOS, DOCUMENTARIES AND WEB SERIES.Expenses $484,138
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-3209789
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $528,154
- Income (IRS master file)
- $893,150
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $893,150 | $768,294 | $528,154 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $956,303 | $902,273 | $403,298 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $643,008 | $661,747 | $349,268 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $804,167 | $1,227,540 | $368,007 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 94-3209789).
Questions about BRAVE NEW FILMS 501 C 3
- What is the EIN of BRAVE NEW FILMS 501 C 3?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRAVE NEW FILMS 501 C 3 is 94-3209789.
- Is BRAVE NEW FILMS 501 C 3 tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to BRAVE NEW FILMS 501 C 3 tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRAVE NEW FILMS 501 C 3 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 NEW FILMS 501 C 3 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 NEW FILMS 501 C 3 last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BRAVE NEW FILMS 501 C 3?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Robert Greenwald.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRAVE NEW FILMS 501 C 3?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,897 (Kimberly Kissel, CFO).
- How much revenue does BRAVE NEW FILMS 501 C 3 have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $893,150, expenses of $768,294 and total assets of $528,154 at year end.
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