Civic Intelligence

Brave Space Alliance

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 84-4538090

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Apr 28, 2022

Organization Profilewww.bravespacealliance.org

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1515 E 52nd Pl 3rd FlChicago, IL 60615

(872) 333-5199

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

37th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

72nd percentile

28%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2021

Asset Growth

91st percentile

77%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

55th percentile

16%

Faster revenue growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets44th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,936,601

Up $1,278,067 (+77%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$2,811,413

Up $1,152,879 (+70%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$125,188

Up $125,188 from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue37th percentileNet Margin72nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,270,318

Up $448,283 (+16%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$2,343,738

Up $1,180,237 (+101%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$926,580

Down $731,954 (-44%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2020: $1,658,534Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,658,5342020Assets 2021: $2,936,601Liabilities 2021: $125,188Net Assets 2021: $2,811,4132021Assets 2021: $4,624,853Liabilities 2021: $56,730Net Assets 2021: $4,568,1232021Assets 2022: $4,201,794Liabilities 2022: $105,898Net Assets 2022: $4,095,8962022Assets 2023: $3,593,394Liabilities 2023: $35,292Net Assets 2023: $3,558,1022023Assets 2024: $3,103,654Liabilities 2024: $83,940Net Assets 2024: $3,019,7142024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$2,936,601
Liabilities$125,188
Net Assets$2,811,413
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth55th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2020: $2,822,035Expenses 2020: $1,163,501Net Income 2020: $1,658,5342020Revenue 2021: $3,270,318Expenses 2021: $2,343,738Net Income 2021: $926,5802021Revenue 2021: $4,771,543Expenses 2021: $1,955,671Net Income 2021: $2,815,8722021Revenue 2022: $2,325,203Expenses 2022: $2,797,430Net Income 2022: -$472,2272022Revenue 2023: $1,917,303Expenses 2023: $2,456,557Net Income 2023: -$539,2542023Revenue 2024: $2,259,101Expenses 2024: $2,797,742Net Income 2024: -$538,6412024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$3,270,318
Expenses$2,343,738
Net Income$926,580
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Apr 28, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$3,270,318
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Brave Space Alliance is the first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ Center located on the South Side of Chicago, dedicated to creating and providing affirming, culturally competent, for-us by-us resources, programming, and services for LGBTQ+ individuals on the South and West sides of the city. We strive to empower, embolden, and educate each other through mutual aid, knowledge-sharing, and the creation of community-sourced resources as we build toward the liberation of all oppressed peoples.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,884,833$2,811,413▲ $926,580
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,658,534$2,710,140▲ $1,051,606
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$226,461-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$226,299$0▼ $226,299
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$1,884,833$2,936,601▲ $1,051,768
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$63,587-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$61,601-
Total Liabilities$0$125,188▲ $125,188
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,884,833$2,811,413▲ $926,580
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,884,833$2,936,601▲ $1,051,768

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$196,724$3,344$200,068
Equipment$28,030$3,114$31,144
Other Land Buildings$1,707$131$1,838
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
LaSaia WadeExecutive DirectorFT$70,000$70,000
Stephanie SkoraExecutive DirectorFT$55,000$55,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Valerie SpencerPresident
Channyn Lynn ParkerDirector
Kim HuntDirector
Lilly WachowskiDirector
Tracy BaimDirector
Michelle ZacariasSecretary
Tatyana MoatonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,270,092
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$226
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,270,092
Change in Net Assets
$926,580

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,302,318
Other Expenses$1,013,420
Total Fundraising Expense$208,371
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$28,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$576,886$412,061$188,371$1,177,318
Office Expenses-$139,135-$139,135
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$61,250$43,750$20,000$125,000
Fees for Services Management-$52,970-$52,970
Grants to Domestic Individuals$28,000--$28,000
Other Expenses$19,037$21,998-$19,037
Conferences and Meetings$11,128--$11,128
All Other Expenses$3,783--$3,783
Total Functional Expenses$1,434,907$700,460$208,371$2,343,738
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other Current Liabilities$63,585
Rounding$2
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
Yes
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, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“Review of independent persons and comparability to other nonprofit organizations”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“Review of independent persons and comparability to other nonprofit organizations”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Brave Space Alliance
EIN
84-4538090
Phone
8723335199
Address
1515 E 52nd Pl 3rd Fl, Chicago, IL 60615

Signing Officer

Name
Stephanie Skora
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2022-04-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
LaSaia Wade
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
23
Volunteers
200

Preparer

Firm
Carly Does Books
Address
1992 Courtland Pl, Memphis, TN 38104
Preparer
Carly Crawford
Phone
9018276127
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,936,601
Liabilities
$125,188
Net assets
$2,811,413
Revenue
$3,270,318
Expenses
$2,343,738
Net income
$926,580
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.10$0.08$3.02$2.26$2.80$0.54
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.59$0.04$3.56$1.92$2.46$0.54
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.20$0.11$4.10$2.33$2.80$0.47
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.62$0.06$4.57$4.77$1.96$2.82
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.94$0.13$2.81$3.27$2.34$0.93
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.66$0.00$1.66$2.82$1.16$1.66