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Brave House Inc

EIN 83-3670811 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY SPACE AND PROVIDE LEGAL, MENTAL HEALTH, AND HOLISTIC SERVICES TO IMMIGRANT GIRLS, AGES 16-24, IN NEW YORK.

Income
$845,574
Spending
$478,982
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
14.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
5
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$67,500, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 98% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    12 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $160,522 spent. HOLISTIC & LEGAL ADVOCACY -WE OFFER IN-HOUSE MONTHLY EVENTS ON ART, COMMUNITY-BUILDING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, FUN, EXPLORING NYC, AND MORE (SUCH AS ICE SKATING, BOWLING, AND ASTROLOGY NIGHT). WE PROVIDE TAILORED, INDIVIDUALIZED ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO OVER 500 YOUNG WOMEN PER YEAR, INCLUDING 40+ NEW AND EXPECTING YOUNG MOMS, MANY OF WHOM ARE SURVIVORS OF ABUSE AND ARE SINGLE MOTHERS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS. WE DISTRIBUTE FOOD, BABY GOODS, HYGIENE ITEMS, EMERGENCY GRANTS, AND MORE TO OUR COMMUNITY. IN OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH, WE FIGHT FOR HUMANITARIAN PROTECTIONS FOR YOUTH SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE INCLUDING ASYLUM, SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS, T VISAS, U VISAS, AND VAWA. OUR LEGAL ADVOCACY MODEL RANGES FROM FULL LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN IMMIGRATION COURT, TO LEGAL CONSULTATIONS, TO KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAINING. FOR CASES WE CANNOT ACCEPT IN-HOUSE, WE PARTNER WITH OUR LOCAL, TRUSTED NON-PROFIT PARTNERS TO ENSURE OUR PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION. OUR PRIVATE BRAVE HOUSE MOBILE APP PROMOTES LEGAL LITERACY BY INCLUDING IMPORTANT INDIVIDUALIZED CASE INFORMATION FOR EACH PARTICIPANT (INCLUDING A SUMMARY OF THEIR LEGAL STATUS), CALENDAR REMINDERS, AND LOCATION DETAILS FOR UPCOMING COURT DATES.
  2. $86,683 spent. LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT - WE PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT FOR EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. WE PARTNER WITH 250+ VOLUNTEERS PER YEAR AND HOST EVENTS ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORSHIP. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL COLLEGES AND HIGH SCHOOLS TO MEET BRAVE HOUSE PARTICIPANTS THAT ARE IMMIGRANT STUDENTS. WE HAVE A YOUTH LEADERSHIP BOARD WHO MEETS MONTHLY FOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING MODULES AND PEER LEARNING. WE LEVERAGE OUR MOBILE APP TO SHARE BILINGUAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND PAID INTERNSHIPS. WE PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH HELP WITH SCHOOL AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT AS WELL AS TRAINING NECESSARY TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS.
  3. $74,470 spent. MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY - WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TO PARTICIPANTS THROUGH IN-HOUSE THERAPY AND A NETWORK OF PRO BONO PARTNERSHIPS. WE ASSIST PARTICIPANTS IN ENROLLING IN HEALTH INSURANCE AND GOVERNMENT BENEFITS INCLUDING WIC AND SNAP. WE HOST WELLNESS AND SELF-CARE EVENTS FROM INTIMATE GROUP THERAPY TO SELF-CARE EVENTS WITH WELLNESS OFFERINGS SUCH AS MEDITATION AND YOGA. WE SEEK TO CULTIVATE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY WHILE EMPOWERING IMMIGRANT WOMEN TO EXPLORE DIVERSE WAYS OF HEALING.
  4. $32,455 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 September 2019.

    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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