Civic Intelligence

Bravo Programs of America Inc

EIN 46-2088518 • 501(c)3 • Harrison Township, MI

Profile

Tuition Assistance

34432 Jefferson STE 4Harrison Township, MI 48045

www.bravoprograms.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

59th percentile

6.8%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

94th percentile

117%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Up

$6,079

Up $3,282 (+117%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$6,079

Up $3,282 (+117%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Up

$48,147

Up $9,691 (+25%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$44,865

Down $5,003 (-10%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$3,282

Up $14,694 (+129%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$20K$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2016: $9,744Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $9,7442016Assets 2019: $18,451Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $18,4512019Assets 2023: $2,797Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $2,7972023Assets 2024: $6,079Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $6,0792024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$6,079
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$6,079
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2016: $54,383Expenses 2016: $48,978Net Income 2016: $5,4052016Revenue 2019: $34,720Expenses 2019: $26,627Net Income 2019: $8,0932019Revenue 2023: $38,456Expenses 2023: $49,868Net Income 2023: -$11,4122023Revenue 2024: $48,147Expenses 2024: $44,865Net Income 2024: $3,2822024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$48,147
Expenses$44,865
Net Income$3,282
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$6,079
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6,079
Revenue
$48,147
Expenses
$44,865
Net income
$3,282
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.08$0.00$6.08$48.1$44.9$3.28
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.80$0.00$2.80$38.5$49.9$11.4
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.5$0.00$18.5$34.7$26.6$8.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.74$0.00$9.74$54.4$49.0$5.41
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 21, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$58,912
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Tuition Assistance

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Provide college tuition and books assistance for foster children under the age of 24 with a probability of success based on past academic performance, activities work experience-$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ellen M LysikVice PresidentPT$0--
Julie MillerPresidentPT$0--
Gerald J FilipekTreasurer-$0--
Rachel LaPointeDirector Of Marketing-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Dueling$30,691$30,691$158$30,533
Rally$6,360$6,360$50$6,310
Total Events$37,051$37,051$10,765$26,286
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bravo Programs of America Inc
EIN
46-2088518
In Care Of
% Ellen M Lysik
Phone
5863540041
Address
34432 Jefferson STE 4, Harrison Township, MI 48045

Signing Officer

Name
Ellen M Lysik
Title
Vice President
Phone
5863540041
Signed
2025-05-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Filipek & Company LLC
Address
17001 19 Mile Road Suite 1B, Clinton Township, MI 48038
Preparer
Gerald J Filipek CPA
Phone
5864220900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of grants and similar amounts paid Part I line 10

“Activity TUITION ASSISTANCE Grantee FOSTER KIDS Street 34432 JEFFERSON SUITE 4 City, State, Zip Harrison Township, MI 48045Amount 42,403”

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

“Description AmountBusiness Registration Fees 20Insurance Liability D and O 1,023Web Site Expense 420Conferences 712Supplies 38Other Grant Related 185Donor Box Fees 64”

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