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Braven Incorporated

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Braven Inc

Youth Development Chicago, IL EIN: 464340594 (IRS) Reg: 46-4340594 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Braven Incorporated

Empowering the next generation of leaders

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O50
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.93%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

$0.83
Program expenses$0.83 ($27.9 million)
83% to programs beats the peer average (81%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Braven Incorporated with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 53,423 youth development charities in the United States it 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 contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. Compare with peers
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. Compare with peers
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Braven Incorporated is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 464340594. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $28M in annual revenue. 78 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Braven Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

Braven Incorporated is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Braven Incorporated has $28M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Braven Incorporated is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $28M in annual revenue. The organization has 78 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Braven Incorporated. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Braven Incorporated 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $28M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Braven Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Braven Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 464340594, 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
$10M-$100M
83% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

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Aimee E•••••• D••••
Founder

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$28.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$38.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$30.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$22.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$13.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.6M revenue
FY2020
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 322,441
Education 195,493
Arts & Culture 133,055
Advocacy & Civil Rights 127,988
Religion 114,580
Health 98,829
Community Development 56,048
Youth Development this charity 53,423
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Most common causes in United States

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

Education 159,016
Social Services 140,118
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Community Development 95,028
Civil Rights 70,065
Health 64,848
Youth Development 47,775

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 78 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 78 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 · 2013
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Braven Incorporated

What is Braven Incorporated?
Braven Incorporated is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Empowering the next generation of leaders
When was Braven Incorporated founded?
Braven Incorporated was founded in 2013.
Who leads Braven Incorporated?
Aimee Eubanks Davis serves as Founder.
Where is Braven Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
What is Braven Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Braven Incorporated trustworthy?
Braven Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Braven Incorporated's registration number?
IRS EIN: 464340594. Registration: 46-4340594 (United States).
What is Braven Incorporated's website?
http://bebraven.org