Program areas at Bencao Brasil
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.
Who funds Bencao Brasil
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Tyler Perry Foundation | 2022-12 | To Bring the Art of Capoeira and Culture of Brazil To the Communities of Southern California. | $10,000 |
Personnel at Bencao Brasil
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Luiz Simas | Executive Director / President | $76,472 | 2022-12-31 |
| Merill Kruger | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-11-15 |
| Jessica de Lima | Secretary | | 2021-03-02 |
Financials for Bencao Brasil
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $21,733 | $11,378 | 91% |
| Program services | $234,324 | $190,085 | 23.3% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $256,057 | $201,463 | 27.1% |
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|---|
| Oxnard Downtowners Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Oxnard, CA | $210,349 |
| South Asia Institute | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $237,973 |
| Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville | 501(c)(3) | Nashville, TN | $67,324 |
| House of China (HOC) | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $90,115 |
| Brazilian Cultural Arts Center of Santa Barbara | 501(c)(3) | Goleta, CA | $277,864 |
| Africa in April Cultural Awareness Committee Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Memphis, TN | $190,000 |
| Instruments 4 Africa | 501(c)(3) | Garland, TX | $738,506 |
| Kearny Street Workshop | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $233,641 |
| Brazilian Cultural Institute | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $109,031 |
| La Pena | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $139,390 |
Data update history
January 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Tyler Perry Foundation July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2020
May 31, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- 149 S Barrington Ave 930
- Los Angeles, CA 90049
- Metro area
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Website URL
- capoeirabrasil.com/Â
- Phone
- (310) 666-1478
IRS details
- EIN
- 95-4892006
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2002
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A23: Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
- NAICS code, primary
- 7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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