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Brave Way Home Inc

Religious Discipleship Training. Preaching and teaching in various church services, retreats, events and workshops by presenting Biblical truth and trainings, furthering our exempt purpose of discipleship with fellow …

Religion New Albany, IN EIN: 861426538 (IRS) Reg: 86-1426538 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Brave Way Home Inc

Preaching, teaching and sharing in various locations by presenting Biblical truth and trainings, furthering the organization's exempt purposes of religious discipleship with fellow wayfarers. In 2022 this consisted of 25 physical speaking engagements, as well as broadcasting 23 podcasts. Coaching for ministries, organizations and leaders in sustainable models; and counseling groups and individuals, particularly in the areas of marriage, family, grief and care. In 2022 this consisted of ongoing coaching relationships, as well as 157 meetings - or 263 hours - of counseling with individuals. Continuing to produce materials for the sole purpose of continuing Calla Woods' legacy and funding 501(c)(3) organizations that benefit vulnerable, marginalized and underprivileged children. This is carried out online at lovelikecalla.com and provides tangible reminders …

Founded
Headquarters
New Albany, IN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

Religious Discipleship Training. Preaching and teaching in various church services, retreats, events and workshops by presenting Biblical truth and trainings, furthering our exempt purpose of discipleship with fellow wayfarers. In 2024 this consisted of over 101 physical speaking engagements, as well as broadcasting 17 podcasts. Coaching for ministries, organizations and leaders in sustainable models; and counseling individuals and groups in the areas of marriage, family, grief and care. In 2024 this consisted of ongoing coaching relationships, as well as over 65 meetings - or 129 hours - of counseling with individuals. Continuing Calla Woods' legacy and funding organizations that benefit vulnerable, marginalized and under-privileged children, and provides tangible reminders to Look Out For The Left Out and love those around you. In 2024 this consisted of the sales of merchandise that ultimately provided net donations of $42,800 for Forget Me Not Ministries.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 15.24%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 17.3% of total expenses ($40,000 of $231,301).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Brave Way Home Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented religion charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Brave Way Home Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in New Albany, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 861426538. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $263K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Brave Way Home Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 861426538. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Brave Way Home Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

Brave Way Home Inc is located in New Albany, IN, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, Brave Way Home Inc has $263K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Brave Way Home Inc is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $263K in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Brave Way Home Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Brave Way Home Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Preaching, teaching and sharing in various locations by presenting Biblical truth and trainings, furthering the organization's exempt purposes of religious discipleship with fellow wayfarers. In 2022 this consisted of 25 physical speaking engagements, as well as broadcasting 23 podcasts. Coaching for ministries, organizations and leaders in sustainable models; and counseling groups and individuals, particularly in the areas of marriage, family, grief and care. In 2022 this consisted of ongoing coaching relationships, as well as 157 meetings - or 263 hours - of counseling with individuals. Continuing to produce materials for the sole purpose of continuing Calla Woods' legacy and funding 501(c)(3) organizations that benefit vulnerable, marginalized and underprivileged children. This... Brave Way Home Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $263K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Brave Way Home Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Brave Way Home Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 861426538, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MI
Michael M•••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (6)

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion this charity 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 19 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2021
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Brave Way Home Inc

What is Brave Way Home Inc?
Brave Way Home Inc is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New Albany, United States. Preaching, teaching and sharing in various locations by presenting Biblical truth and trainings, furthering the organization's exempt purposes of religious discipleship with fellow wayfarers. In 2022 this consisted of 25 physical speaking engagements, as well as broadcasting 23 podcasts. Coaching for ministries, organizations and leaders in sustainable models; and counseling groups and individuals, particularly in the areas of marriage, family, grief and care. In 2022 this consisted of ongoing coaching relationships, as well as 157 meetings - or 263 hours - of counseling with individuals. Continuing to produce materials for the sole purpose of continuing Calla Woods' legacy and funding 501(c)(3) organizations that benefit vulnerable, marginalized and underprivileged children. This is carried out online at lovelikecalla.com and provides tangible reminders to Look Out For The Left Out and love those around you. In 2022 this consisted of the sales of merchandise that ultimately provided net donations of $5,914 for Forget Me Not Ministries.
When was Brave Way Home Inc founded?
Brave Way Home Inc was founded in 2021.
Who leads Brave Way Home Inc?
Michael Marshall serves as Treasurer.
Where is Brave Way Home Inc located?
Headquartered in New Albany, IN, United States.
What is Brave Way Home Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Brave Way Home Inc trustworthy?
Brave Way Home Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Brave Way Home Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 861426538. Registration: 86-1426538 (United States).
What is Brave Way Home Inc's website?
http://www.thebravewayhome.com