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BRAVE HOUSE INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 833670811 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE R26 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Small ($100K-$1M) · thebravehouse.com
revenue
$846K
expenses
$479K
net assets
$569K
employees
5
volunteers
300
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

TO CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY SPACE AND PROVIDE LEGAL, MENTAL HEALTH, AND HOLISTIC SERVICES TO IMMIGRANT GIRLS, AGES 16-24, IN NEW YORK.

profile · synthesized from sources

Brave House Inc. creates a safe community space for immigrant girls aged 16–24 in New York, offering legal, mental health, and holistic support services. The organization provides case management, leadership training, legal aid for gender-based violence survivors, and specialized support for new and expecting mothers. It operates through direct service programs, a youth leadership board, and a mobile app delivering bilingual resources.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $87K
    LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT - WE PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT FOR EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. WE PARTNER WITH 250+ VOLUNTEERS PER YEAR AND HOST EVENTS ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORSHIP. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL COLLEGES AND HIGH SCHOOLS TO MEET BRAVE HOUSE PARTICIPANTS THAT ARE IMMIGRANT STUDENTS. WE HAVE A YOUTH LEADERSHIP BOARD WHO MEETS MONTHLY FOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING MODULES AND PEER LEARNING. WE LEVERAGE OUR MOBILE APP TO SHARE BILINGUAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND PAID INTERNSHIPS. WE PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH HELP WITH SCHOOL AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT AS WELL AS TRAINING NECESSARY TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS.
  2. #2 $74K
    MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY - WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TO PARTICIPANTS THROUGH IN-HOUSE THERAPY AND A NETWORK OF PRO BONO PARTNERSHIPS. WE ASSIST PARTICIPANTS IN ENROLLING IN HEALTH INSURANCE AND GOVERNMENT BENEFITS INCLUDING WIC AND SNAP. WE HOST WELLNESS AND SELF-CARE EVENTS FROM INTIMATE GROUP THERAPY TO SELF-CARE EVENTS WITH WELLNESS OFFERINGS SUCH AS MEDITATION AND YOGA. WE SEEK TO CULTIVATE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY WHILE EMPOWERING IMMIGRANT WOMEN TO EXPLORE DIVERSE WAYS OF HEALING.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Leadership and Educational Support
Provides case management for education and employment, leadership training through a Youth Leadership Board, mentorship events, and bilingual job and internship opportunities via a mobile app. Participants receive school and English language support.
Legal Aid
Provides free legal representation for survivors of gender-based violence in immigration and family court. Assists with asylum, SIJS, T visas, U visas, VAWA, and permanent residency. Includes "Know Your Rights" trainings and partnerships with NYC legal networks.
Mental Health Advocacy
Offers individual therapy through in-house and pro bono partners, wellness events (yoga, meditation), help enrolling in health insurance and benefits (WIC, SNAP), and community-building activities to support healing and self-care.
New and Expecting Mothers Program
Supports young immigrant mothers with peer groups, case management, donations, cash assistance, and access to low-cost resources including transitional housing, free groceries, and clinics. Includes an Amazon wishlist system and government benefits navigation.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Perinatal Support Services 2 activities
    • Operating digital and mobile platforms for member engagement
      Runs a private mobile app that connects members to critical resources, peer support, bilingual job opportunities, paid internships, and event calendars. Features include member profiles, group chat, and a dedicated section for pregnancy and motherhood resources.
    • Supporting young immigrant mothers
      Provides targeted support for new and expecting young immigrant mothers through peer groups, one-on-one case management, resource navigation, cash assistance, government program enrollment (e.g., WIC, SNAP), donations including 8,000 diapers annually, and access to transitional housing and low-cost clinics. Maintains a dedicated section in its mobile app for pregnancy and motherhood resources.
  • Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 1 activity
    • Conducting advocacy for young immigrants
      Engages in advocacy work to advance the rights and protections of young immigrant women and gender-expansive youth in New York City.
  • Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
    • Delivering legal services and advocacy support
      Provides free legal representation to immigrant youth, particularly survivors of gender-based violence, in immigration and family court. Assists with asylum, SIJS, T visas, U visas, VAWA, and lawful permanent residency applications. Conducts Know Your Rights trainings at local colleges and online.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitating leadership development and youth-led programming
      Operates a Youth Leadership Board of 14 members who meet monthly to shape programming and receive leadership training in public speaking, time management, difficult conversations, and self-care—facilitated by and for youth. Provides stipends to youth leaders for their participation.
  • Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Highlighting member stories and identities
      Celebrates the goals, passions, and accomplishments of immigrant women and gender-expansive youth through the Be Brave Spotlight and by archiving personal interviews. Creates opportunities for members and alumni to share their experiences and impact stories.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Hosting community-building and wellness events
      Organizes monthly community events such as coffee hours, budgeting workshops, healing rooms, Wellness Wonderland (offering massages, reiki, nail painting, tarot), and skill-building workshops like journaling. Events are designed to foster connection, self-care, and personal development among members.
  • Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
    • Hosting professional development and networking events
      Organizes "I Know Her" networking events and Dream Big sessions where members receive one-on-one volunteer support to improve resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and job applications, aimed at building confidence and advancing career goals.
  • Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
    • Providing comprehensive support services to immigrant and refugee youth
      Offers free legal aid, mental health therapy, case management, school and English language support, job readiness training, and career advancement programs to immigrant and refugee youth aged 16–24 in New York City and Long Island. Serves over 400 youth annually from more than 35 countries.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$846K
Contributions & grants$845K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1020%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$479K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$324K
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$586K
Cash$475K
Investments$0
Liabilities$17K
Net assets$569K
Liquid reserves11.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +98.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LAUREN BLODGETT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $68K
board members · 16
  • ALICIA SIMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ALLISON QUIGNEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANA MARIA CHAMORRO — BOARD MEMBER
  • CELINE NEHME — BOARD MEMBER
  • EMILY ROSE — BOARD MEMBER
  • GINGER CHOY — BOARD MEMBER
  • KARELLE GORDON — BOARD MEMBER ENDED 4/30/25
  • KIM PATEL — TREASURER
  • LORETTA LOPEZ — BOARD MEMBER ENDED 5/17/25
  • MIKELINA BELAINEH — BOARD MEMBER ENDED 9/28/24
  • PETER GOLDWASSER — BOARD MEMBER
  • PRIYA RAMANATHAN — BOARD CHAIRPERSON
  • RACHEL BECKER MOLLOY — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHAKERA ADENWALA — BOARD MEMBER
  • SUMITA SAINI — TREASURER ENDED 5/17/25
  • VICTORIA RYAN — BOARD MEMBER ENDED 7/1/25
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • American Bar Endowment's Opportunity Grant Program Funder — Provided grant funding to develop the Brave House mobile app.
  • Be Brave Spotlight Partner — Platform for highlighting and celebrating members of the Brave House community.
  • Board of Directors Partner — Oversees organizational leadership and governance of Brave House Inc.
  • Brooklyn College Immigrant Student Success Office Partner — Hosted a Brave House journaling workshop at their location in December 2023.
  • Chumi Gonzalez Partner — Illustrations for Brave House designed by Chumi Gonzalez
  • Donor Advised Funds Network — Enables donors to give directly from their Donor Advised Fund accounts to support Brave House.
  • GiveLively Partner — Platform used to facilitate third-party fundraising campaigns for the organization.
  • Leora Sammett Partner — Conducted and transcribed interviews with Brave House members for the organization's archive project.
  • Mailchimp Network — Platform used for distributing newsletters and communications.
  • Microsoft Partner — Andreina, Partnerships Director at Microsoft, and Shiyulli, Strategy & Operations at Microsoft, serve on the Advisory Board.
  • Non-Profit Legal Service Providers Network in NYC Network — Member organization participating in a citywide network of legal aid providers.
  • TCS New York City Marathon Partner — Official charity partner for the 2026 race, enabling fundraising through runner participation.
  • YouTube Network — Hosts member testimonial videos on YouTube to share stories and experiences.
  • Youth Leadership Board Coalition — Youth-led body composed of current Brave House members that prioritizes member voices and shapes strategic planning.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Client Empowerment to Disrupt Systemic Cycles
    methodology: empowerment_to_disrupt_cycles
    By empowering young immigrant women and gender-expansive youth, Brave House aims to break intergenerational cycles of poverty and gender-based violence because individual transformation at scale can drive broader social change.
  • Empowerment Through Joy and Storytelling
    methodology: joy_practices_as_healing
    By centering joy practices and personal storytelling as intentional healing strategies, Brave House fosters self-worth, identity affirmation, and collective advocacy because emotional resilience and narrative power disrupt cycles of trauma and marginalization.
  • Peer-Centered Development and Networking
    methodology: peer_networking
    By facilitating peer networking, mentorship, and community events, Brave House builds confidence, career readiness, and social capital among members because relational support from peers and mentors strengthens individual agency and professional integration.
  • Trauma-Informed, Holistic Support Model
    methodology: holistic_support_model
    By integrating legal, mental health, educational, and social services within a culturally and linguistically accessible framework, Brave House addresses the interconnected barriers faced by immigrant survivors of gender-based violence because systemic challenges require coordinated, multi-domain interventions.
  • Youth and Community Co-Creation Model
    methodology: participatory_program_design
    By engaging young immigrant and refugee women and gender-expansive youth as co-creators in program design and community practices, Brave House produces more relevant, empowering services because shared ownership fosters belonging, agency, and sustained engagement.