Program areas at Bravemaker
Films/Fiscal Sponsorship - Through the creation of films and fiscal sponsorship of independent filmmakers, BraveMaker aims to make provocative, life-changing media that creates meaningful culture-impacting experiences. During 2023, BraveMaker sponsored 4 projects
Education - BraveMaker hosts weekly screenwriting and production workshops. In 2023 Bravemaker started the BraveMaker Academy which is an acting class that trains actors by making films. In 2023 we trained 23 actors and made six short films
Film Festivals/Monthly Screenings - BraveMaker hosts an annual film festival and monthly movie screenings in order to gather audiences to engage in essential conversations and explore life's meaningful questions to further their mission and purpose to elevate brave voices for justice, diversity, and inclusion. Complementing these initiatives, they also host a podcast aimed at promoting filmmaking and audience engagement. Furthermore, the organization offers an annual group trip to the Sundance Film Festival, offering donors and sponsors an immersive journey into the world of Sundance, for the Sundance "Experience". In 2023, BraveMaker screened 11 feature films (fest/monthly) and 51 short films in person and online.
Who funds Bravemaker
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Bravemaker
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Anthony Gapastione | Executive Director | $132,000 | 2023-11-15 |
| Tony Gapastione | Founder and Executive Director | | 2023-07-26 |
| Adrienne Desantis | Vice President and Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Keren Southall | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Ivan Reyes | Vice President and Treasurer | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
| ...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for Bravemaker
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $237,507 | $263,510 | -9.9% |
| Program services | $87,071 | $42,691 | 104% |
| Investment income and dividends | $61 | $54 | 13% |
| 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 | $324,639 | $306,255 | 6% |
Organizations like Bravemaker
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Filmnorth | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $793,436 |
| Chicago Filmmakers | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $678,564 |
| Aubin Pictures | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $1,264,171 |
| Northwest Film Forum | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $1,011,088 |
| National Center for Jewish Film | 501(c)(3) | Waltham, MA | $242,373 |
| Light Industry Cinema Projects | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $173,538 |
| Southern Documentary Fund | 501(c)(3) | Durham, NC | $742,475 |
| Docs in Progress | 501(c)(3) | Silver Spring, MD | $222,919 |
| Creative Armenia | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $211,626 |
| Chicago Film Archives NFP | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $648,456 |
Data update history
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 16, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 233 Topaz St
- Redwood City, CA 94062
- Metro area
- San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
- County
- San Mateo County, CA
- Website URL
- bravemaker.com/Â
- Phone
- (650) 701-7661
IRS details
- EIN
- 82-5102678
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2018
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A31: Film, Video
- NAICS code, primary
- 512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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