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Bencao Brasil Cultural Center

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 95-4892006

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 15, 2024

149 S Barrington Ave 930Los Angeles, CA 90049

(310) 666-1478

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.43x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

97th percentile

1.85x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

20th percentile

-19%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

51st percentile

1.1%

Faster asset growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-91%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$96,382

Up $1,018 (+1.1%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$55,308

Down $4,167 (-7.0%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$41,074

Up $5,185 (+14%) from 2022

Revenue

Down

$22,157

Down $233,900 (-91%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$26,324

Down $187,120 (-88%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$4,167

Down $46,780 (-110%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2010: $1Liabilities 2010: $4,5382010Assets 2011: $2,679Liabilities 2011: $4,5382011Assets 2014: $4,856Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $21,143Liabilities 2015: $18,609Net Assets 2015: $2,5342015Assets 2016: $27,041Liabilities 2016: $21,061Net Assets 2016: $5,9802016Assets 2017: $26,593Liabilities 2017: $35,628Net Assets 2017: -$9,0352017Assets 2018: $39,883Liabilities 2018: $38,552Net Assets 2018: $1,3312018Assets 2019: $32,190Liabilities 2019: $36,269Net Assets 2019: -$4,0792019Assets 2020: $18,742Liabilities 2020: $46,973Net Assets 2020: -$28,2312020Assets 2021: $42,566Liabilities 2021: $25,704Net Assets 2021: $16,8622021Assets 2022: $95,364Liabilities 2022: $35,889Net Assets 2022: $59,4752022Assets 2023: $96,382Liabilities 2023: $41,074Net Assets 2023: $55,3082023Assets 2024: $47,176Liabilities 2024: $23,716Net Assets 2024: $23,4602024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$96,382
Liabilities$41,074
Net Assets$55,308

Operations Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2010: $60,912Expenses 2010: $64,424Net Income 2010: -$3,5122010Revenue 2011: $41,304Expenses 2011: $38,625Net Income 2011: $2,6792011Revenue 2014: $89,653Expenses 2014: $91,794Net Income 2014: -$2,1412014Revenue 2015: $236,926Expenses 2015: $233,069Net Income 2015: $3,8572015Revenue 2016: $240,813Expenses 2016: $233,861Net Income 2016: $6,9522016Revenue 2017: $213,792Expenses 2017: $228,807Net Income 2017: -$15,0152017Revenue 2018: $217,564Expenses 2018: $207,198Net Income 2018: $10,3662018Revenue 2019: $222,526Expenses 2019: $227,936Net Income 2019: -$5,4102019Revenue 2020: $122,247Expenses 2020: $127,133Net Income 2020: -$4,8862020Revenue 2021: $201,463Expenses 2021: $156,370Net Income 2021: $45,0932021Revenue 2022: $256,057Expenses 2022: $213,444Net Income 2022: $42,6132022Revenue 2023: $22,157Expenses 2023: $26,324Net Income 2023: -$4,1672023Revenue 2024: $55,589Expenses 2024: $75,588Net Income 2024: -$19,9992024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$22,157
Expenses$26,324
Net Income-$4,167
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$22,157
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
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.--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Luiz SimasExecutive DirectorFT$0--
Erin DignamDirector-$0--
Nailah HaywardDirectorPT$0--
Michael BasicDirector-$0--
Greg HattonDirector-$0--
Safir BellaliPresidentPT$0--
Merrill KrugerTreasurerPT$0--
Rachel SusonSecretary-$0--
Matthew MugarDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bencao Brasil
EIN
95-4892006
Phone
3106661478
Address
149 S Barrington Ave 930, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Signing Officer

Name
Merill Kruger
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Vincent Bozanic CPA an Accty Corp
Address
3838 W CARSON ST STE 306, TORRANCE, CA 90503
Preparer
Vincent Bozanic CPA
Phone
5623415052
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $3258

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $4444

Other Expenses.1

Payroll Processing Fees $1593

Other Expenses.2

Facility Costs $1242

Other Expenses.3

Meals & Entertainment $811

Other Expenses.4

Merchant Fees $797

Other Expenses.5

Merchandise $200

Other Expenses.6

Repairs & Maintence $149

Other Expenses.7

Supplies $81

Other Expenses.8

Bank Fees $2

Total Liabilities.1008

Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Beginning $10889 Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Ending $16074

Total Liabilities.1

SBA EIDL - Beginning $25000 SBA EIDL - Ending $25000

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