EIN 81-1284098

Fly Brave Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Fly Brave Foundation provides free programs and resources to adults with developmental disabilities in Sacramento, including art and design, fitness, and vocational training.
Total revenues
$268,431
2023
Total expenses
$191,179
2023
Total assets
$323,300
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Fly Brave Foundation

Fly Brave Store: Fly Braves brick-and-mortar location is an upscale thrift store that provides hands-on career and vocational training in a retail environment for adults with developmental disabilities ages 18 and over. The store is also a platform for adults with developmental disabilities to create and vendor works of art. In 2023 the Fly Brave Store opened its doors to three high school transition programs in which 14 young adults from the Sacramento City School District were trainined on job skills through our store. Four new young adults who had aged out of high school transition program were added to our current roster of volunteer staff in after a 9-month training program two were placed in gainful employment within the community.
Fly Braves Fitness Program: Fly Brave offers year-round fitness programs and fitness events. Fly Fit is a police-fitness program that connects officers with individuals with developmental disabilities to learn about each other and build community bonds. Autism Run Club is a year around activity and many athletes go on to participate in local 5k and 10k races sponsored by the Fly Brave Foundation. Other fitness programs include basketball camps a walking club and summer swims. Over 400 families participated in Fly Brave fitness programs in 2023.
Fly Braves Art and Design Program: This program services as 1 an employment training program for individuals with developmental disabilities and 2 a social outlet for artists to gather and create in a safe environment. Art workshops are free of charge and serve artists ages 18-over on Thursday mornings at our store and on Saturday mornings for individuals of all ages at our local community center. Fly Brave provides participants all of the supplies needed along with a light snack. In 2023 over 100 children teens and adults were served. Artists create t-shirts jewelry and accessories and canvas. We also continued our Community Mural Program and received a few graphic arts projects from local businesses.
Remaining program expenses

Who funds Fly Brave Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
California Eastern Star FoundationGen. Support$40,629
The George and Lena Valente FoundationEmployment Training for Autistic Adults$10,000

Personnel at Fly Brave Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Vanessa BiekerPresident$0
Jesse JonesBoard Member$0
Lauren LibertoVice President$0

Financials for Fly Brave Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$177,174
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$6,782
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$58,490
Miscellaneous revenues$25,985
Total revenues$268,431

Form 990s for Fly Brave Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-23990View PDF
2020-122021-07-22990EZView PDF
2019-122021-07-22990EZView PDF
2018-122021-05-05990EZView PDF
Data update history
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $40,629 from California Eastern Star Foundation
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The George and Lena Valente Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5901 Broadway Unit B
Sacramento, CA 95820
Metro area
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
County
Sacramento County, CA
Website URL
flybrave.org/ 
Phone
(916) 822-4312
IRS details
EIN
81-1284098
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
NAICS code, primary
624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0232334
FTB Entity ID
3866891
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Fly Brave Foundation has new information, or want to find more organizations like Fly Brave Foundation?

Create free Cause IQ account