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Movement Brave Entrepreneur

EIN 81-3315935 · San Diego, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Movement BE is a nonprofit arts and youth development organization that empowers Black and Brown youth and communities through creative expression, storytelling, mentorship, and social-emotional learning. We provide afterschool and summer programs, school and community workshops, and cultural events and showcases that elevate youth voice, develop leadership skills, and strengthen community connection.

Income
$540,500
Spending
$513,350
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$95,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $160,000 spent. Movement BE provided youth-centered creative arts and leadership programming through after-school and summer programs, school-based workshops, and community-based arts education. Youth participated in creative writing, spoken word poetry, music production, visual arts, mentorship, and social-emotional learning activities designed to build confidence, communication skills, and academic and life readiness. Programs included recurring sessions, youth showcases, and opportunities for youth to present their work to families and the community.
  2. $80,000 spent. Movement BE hosted community-based arts events and cultural showcases designed to strengthen connection, elevate creative voices, and provide safe spaces for artistic expression. Programming included open mic events, poetry and spoken word showcases, music and performance opportunities, and community paint experiences. Events served youth, families, and community members and helped build leadership, confidence, and belonging through storytelling and creative expression. These gatherings also served as community engagement opportunities and supported increased participation in Movement BEs youth programs and partner programming.
  3. $40,000 spent. Movement BE delivered arts-based workshops, mentorship, and leadership development programs through school and community partnerships. Programming included creative writing and spoken word instruction, music and media workshops, social-emotional learning activities, and youth leadership development. Sessions were designed to build communication skills, confidence, goal-setting, and workforce readiness through creative expression. Youth participants engaged in structured workshops, portfolio-building, and performance opportunities, and the organization collaborated with partner sites to expand access to high-quality arts education and mentorship for underserved youth.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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