Overview

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Est.

2014

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantseeker

AI Summary

Brave Trails is an LGBTQ rights nonprofit serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning youth and their allies ages 12–18 through summer camp programs designed to build relationships and leadership skills. In filing year 2024, it operated with a $2M budget and $1.9M in total revenue, with major support from NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, GOFUNDMEORG, THE DELASKI FAMILY FOUNDATION, and Baldwin Foundation Trust; no single listed funder appears to account for 50% or more of revenue.

Mission Statement

Brave Trails' mission is to provide lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning youth and their allies, ages 12-18, innovative, impactful summer camp programs that foster meaningful relationships and develop 21st century skills to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Revenues
$1.9M
Expenses
$2M
Net Income:
-$98.5K
Assets
$4M
Liabilities
$162.4K
Net Assets:
+$3.8M
Operating Budget
$2M
Operating Budget by Year

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Total No. of Grants
21
Median grant size
$6K
Largest grant received
$105.6K
J
Jessica Weissbuch
Board Member
C
Carla Hacken
Board Member
S
Steven Jaworski
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brave Trails’s budget?
In 2024, Brave Trails reported an annual operating budget of around $2 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does Brave Trails support?
Brave Trails supports work in LGBTQ rights.
Where does Brave Trails operate?
Brave Trails is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
Who funded Brave Trails recently?
In 2025, Brave Trails received grants from GOFUNDMEORG, AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, and DELTA DENTAL COMMUNITY CARE FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant Brave Trails received in 2024?
The largest grant to Brave Trails in 2024 exceeds $106 thousand.