Civic Intelligence

Brave Step Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 47-2394416

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Sep 11, 2023

Organization ProfileBRAVESTEP.ORG
970 Stafford Farm RoadConcord, NC 28025

(704) 361-5230

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE F • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE F • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

21st percentile

-9.0%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE F • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • NTEE F • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

39th percentile

-5.1%

Faster asset growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE F • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-30%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE F • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

Down

$120,766

Down $6,535 (-5.1%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$110,190

Down $16,688 (-13%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$10,576

Up $10,153 (+2400%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Down

$186,291

Down $80,015 (-30%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$202,979

Down $63,126 (-24%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$16,688

Down $16,889 (-8402%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth39th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2017: $75,250Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $116,227Liabilities 2018: $3502018Assets 2019: $63,798Liabilities 2019: $200Net Assets 2019: $63,5982019Assets 2020: $67,852Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $67,8522020Assets 2021: $126,757Liabilities 2021: $80Net Assets 2021: $126,6772021Assets 2022: $127,301Liabilities 2022: $423Net Assets 2022: $126,8782022Assets 2023: $120,766Liabilities 2023: $10,576Net Assets 2023: $110,1902023Assets 2024: $125,157Liabilities 2024: $10,320Net Assets 2024: $114,8372024Assets 2025: $150,380Liabilities 2025: $4,211Net Assets 2025: $146,1692025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$120,766
Liabilities$10,576
Net Assets$110,190
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth18th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2017: $70,615Expenses 2017: $21,566Net Income 2017: $49,0492017Revenue 2018: $104,068Expenses 2018: $63,441Net Income 2018: $40,6272018Revenue 2019: $53,024Expenses 2019: $105,303Net Income 2019: -$52,2792019Revenue 2020: $95,818Expenses 2020: $91,564Net Income 2020: $4,2542020Revenue 2021: $193,336Expenses 2021: $134,511Net Income 2021: $58,8252021Revenue 2022: $266,306Expenses 2022: $266,105Net Income 2022: $2012022Revenue 2023: $186,291Expenses 2023: $202,979Net Income 2023: -$16,6882023Revenue 2024: $383,517Expenses 2024: $378,870Net Income 2024: $4,6472024Revenue 2025: $334,370Expenses 2025: $303,038Net Income 2025: $31,3322025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$186,291
Expenses$202,979
Net Income-$16,688
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Sep 11, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$199,224
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Brave step empowers individuals who have been impacted by sexual violence. To shape a strong, supportive community, we: provide personalized services that help adults impacted by sexual violence reclaim the life they deserve; foster brave public conversations about sexual violence; and, cultivate courageous changemakers.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$127,301$120,766▼ $6,535
Total Assets$127,301$120,766▼ $6,535
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$10,080-
Other Liabilities$423$496▲ $73
Total Liabilities$423$10,576▲ $10,153
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$126,878$110,190▼ $16,688
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$126,878$110,190▼ $16,688
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$127,301$120,766▼ $6,535
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Lisa HillPresident
Ashley PearsonBoard Member
Caleb HollowayBoard Member
Casey DenbowBoard Member
Chaz BeasleyBoard Member
Darrell FincherBoard Member
Kenneth CooperBoard Member
Nan GrayBoard Member
Dr Erin DicesareSecretary
Emily WetselTreasurer
Courtney LawrenceVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$178,006
Program Service Revenue
$2,418
Investment Income
$616
Other Revenue
$5,251
All Other Contributions
$178,006
Change in Net Assets
$-16,688

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Other Non Cash Contri Table4$57,142
Total Noncash Contributions4$57,142
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$165,147
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$37,832
Total Fundraising Expense$7,718
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$111,668$1,943-$113,611
Fees for Services Legal$38,649--$38,649
Other Salaries and Wages$26,306$3,808$7,718$37,832
Conferences and Meetings$2,007$4,015-$6,022
Advertising$79$3,416-$3,495
Office Expenses$842$848-$1,690
Insurance$866$464-$1,330
Fees for Services Accounting-$350-$350
Total Functional Expenses$180,417$14,844$7,718$202,979
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$18,184
Fundraising Direct Expenses$12,933
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Walk/run$9,417$9,417$4,262$5,155
Awareness Event$8,767$8,767$8,671$96
Total Events$18,184$18,184$12,933$5,251
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card Liabilities$496
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The executive director reviews the form 990 and all inaccuracies and/or discrepancies are reconciled before filing the return”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Conflicts of interest are addressed in accordance with the organization's policy at the time that the conflict(s) are determined to exist.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board of directors must set and approve compensation and benefits for the executive director according to the organizations's policy on determining executive compensation.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Brave Step Inc
EIN
47-2394416
Address
970 STAFFORD FARM ROAD, CONCORD, NC 28025

Signing Officer

Name
Crystal Emerick
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7043615230
Signed
2023-09-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Crystal Emerick
Formed
2014
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
0
Volunteers
35

Preparer

Firm
Beane Swaringen & Company Pllc
Address
236 MARKET STREET SUITE 130, LOCUST, NC 28097
Preparer
Julie W Moxley
Phone
7048886884
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Brave step empowers individuals who have been impacted by sexual violence. To shape a strong, supportive community, we: provide personalized services that help adults impacted by sexual violence reclaim the life they deserve; foster brave public conversations about sexual violence; and, cultivate courageous changemakers.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Database costs 2,296 0 0 empowerment programs 6,864 0 0 finding ones voice programs 626 0 0 group therapists services 7,213 0 0 individual therapists service 39,844 0 0 secure fax line for applicant 36 0 0 background check service 901 0 0 courageous corner 336 0 0 website hosting 800 0 0 merchant/paypal/cc fees 0 1,429 0 supplies 1,512 0 0 supplies 0 315 0 loved ones program 41,035 0 0 changemaker program 6,728 0 0 telephone 317 199 0 clincal program - misc/other 2,313 0 0 client transportation 667 0 0 meeting space 180 0 0 total 111,668 1,943 0”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND ALL INACCURACIES AND/OR DISCREPANCIES ARE RECONCILED BEFORE FILING THE RETURN
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$120,766
Liabilities
$10,576
Net assets
$110,190
Revenue
$186,291
Expenses
$202,979
Net income
-$16,688
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.50$0.04$1.46$3.34$3.03$0.31
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.25$0.10$1.15$3.84$3.79$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.21$0.11$1.10$1.86$2.03$0.17
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.27$0.00$1.27$2.66$2.66$0.00
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.27$0.00$1.27$1.93$1.35$0.59
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.68$0.00$0.68$0.96$0.92$0.04
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.64$0.00$0.64$0.53$1.05$0.52
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.16$0.00$1.04$0.63$0.41
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.75$0.00$0.71$0.22$0.49