Liabilities / Assets
88th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 95-4892006 • 501(c)3 • Culver City, CA
Profile
Bencao Brasil Cultural Center is committed to bringing the art of Capoeira and culture of Brazil to the communities of Southern California. Through this holistic art, a mix of traditional music, culture, dance and martial arts, our organization seeks to uplift, empower, and inspire youth and families. Capoeira and other Brazilian dance, music, and arts provide practitioners a positive and creative outlet by which to express themselves and stay healthy inside and out. We are committed to connecting the people of Southern California with the culture of Brazil and helping them become positive contributing members of a global 21st Century society, through classes, free community programming, teaching residencies, international cultural exchanges, workshops, festivals and performances.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
88th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
91st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
17th percentile
Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
19th percentile
Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
94th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$47,176
Down $49,206 (-51%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$23,716
Down $17,358 (-42%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$23,460
Down $31,848 (-58%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$55,589
Up $33,432 (+151%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$75,588
Up $49,264 (+187%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$19,999
Down $15,832 (-380%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Bencao Brasil Cultural Center is committed to bringing the art of Capoeira and culture of Brazil to the communities of Southern California. Through this holistic art, a mix of traditional music, culture, dance and martial arts, our organization seeks to uplift, empower, and inspire youth and families. Capoeira and other Brazilian dance, music, and arts provide practitioners a positive and creative outlet by which to express themselves and stay healthy inside and out. We are committed to connecting the people of Southern California with the culture of Brazil and helping them become positive contributing members of a global 21st Century society, through classes, free community programming, teaching residencies, international cultural exchanges, workshops, festivals and performances.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Benao Brasil Cultural Center is committed to bringing the art of Capoeira and culture of Brazil to the communities of Southern California. Through this holistic art, a mix of traditional music, culture, dance and martial arts, our organization seeks to uplift, empower, and inspire youth and families. Capoeira and other Brazilian dance, music, and arts provide practitioners a positive and creative outlet by which to express themselves and stay healthy inside and out. We are committed to connecting the people of Southern California with the culture of Brazil and helping them become positive contributing members of a global 21st Century society, through classes, free community programming, teaching residencies, international cultural exchanges, workshops, festivals and performances. | - | $75,588 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luiz Simas | Executive Director | FT | $0 | - | - |
| Erin Dignam | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Nailah Hayward | Director | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Michael Basic | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Greg Hatton | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Safir Bellali | President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Merrill Kruger | Treasurer | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Rachel Suson | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| Matthew Mugar | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
“Office Expenses $6211”
“Travel $429”
“Advertising $6420”
“Merchandise $4343”
“Merchant Fees $2822”
“Insurance $1463”
“Auto $1263”
“Facility Costs $1167”
“Supplies $761”
“Bank Fees $108”
“Meals & Entertainment $69”
“Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Beginning $3288 Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Ending $0”
“SBA EIDL - Beginning $24037 SBA EIDL - Ending $23716”
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