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Est.

2020

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantseeker

AI Summary

BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE is the first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ center located on the South Side of Chicago, dedicated to providing culturally competent resources and programming for LGBTQ+ individuals in the South and West sides of the city. With an operating budget of $2.8 million and total revenue of $2.3 million for the 2024 filing year, the organization focuses on empowerment and community-building through mutual aid and knowledge-sharing. It does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit www.bravespacealliance.org.

Mission Statement

BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE IS THE FIRST BLACK-LED, TRANS-LED LGBTQ+ CENTER LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO, DEDICATED TO CREATING AND PROVIDING AFFIRMING, CULTURALLY COMPETENT, FOR-US BY-US RESOURCES, PROGRAMMING, AND SERVICES FOR LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS ON THE SOUTH AND WEST SIDES OF THE CITY. WE STRIVE TO EMPOWER, EMBOLDEN, AND EDUCATE EACH OTHER THROUGH MUTUAL AID, KNOWLEDGE-SHARING, AND THE CREATION OF COMMUNITY-SOURCED RESOURCES AS WE BUILD TOWARD THE LIBERATION OF ALL OPPRESSED PEOPLES.
Revenues
$2.3M
Expenses
$2.8M
Net Income:
-$538.6K
Assets
$3.1M
Liabilities
$83.9K
Net Assets:
+$3M
Operating Budget
$2.8M
Operating Budget by Year

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Total No. of Grants
37
Median grant size
$12.8K
Largest grant received
$150K
C
Channyn Parker
Board Member
M
Michelle Zacarias
Board Member
T
Tracy Baim
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE’s budget?
In 2024, BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE reported an annual operating budget of around $2.8 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE support?
BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE supports work in Special population support and LGBT Centers.
Where does BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE operate?
BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL.
Who funded BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE recently?
In 2025, BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE received grants from AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO (AKA) VNA FOUNDATION, and ALPHAWOOD FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE received in 2024?
The largest grant to BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE in 2024 exceeds $150 thousand.
What is BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE’s reliance on government grants?
BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE relied on government grants for more than 55% of their total revenue in 2024.