2022-11-15T14:44:56-08:00 2021-12-31 050575657 Sosin & Kriegel LLP 3000 Marcus Avenue Suite 2E4 Lake Success NY 11042 990 2021-01-01 133400377 Braver AngelsInc BRAV 2122463942 733 Third Ave - 16th Floor New York NY 10017 JoAnn Luehring Esq Treasurer 2022-11-15 true JoAnn Luehring Esq 999009999 Ellyn A Sosin CPA P00485996 5165704600 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z JoAnn Luehring Esq 733 Third Ave - 16th Floor New York NY 10017 2272000 false X WWW.BRAVERANGELS.ORG X 1987 DE Founded in 1987, Braver Angels, is a private, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to study and strengthen civil society. As part of its mission, the main activity is named Braver Angels and is focused on the reduction of social polarization the process of society separating into mutually antagonistic groups that increasingly do not trust or understand one another. Polarization is a main reason why U.S. public life is so often dysfunctional; and is an important threat to the vitality of U.S. civil society. Braver Angels work is rooted in grassroots organizing. From the grassroots, the organization leverages its programs to impact community life and American institutions. Specifically, Braver Angels efforts are focused on Grassroots work; Academia; Media and Politics & Government. Braver Angels is a not for profit organization that is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is classified by the Internal Revenue Service as other than a priva 10 8 41 0 2636399 2223588 49104 47436 36 976 0 2685539 2272000 0 0 955668 2345201 0 392175 229730 411361 1185398 2756562 1500141 -484562 1659520 1039522 194492 59056 1465028 980466 Founded in 1987, Braver Angels, is a private, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to study and strengthen civil society. As part of its mission, the main activity is named Braver Angels and is focused on the reduction of social polarization the process of society separating into mutually antagonistic groups that increasingly do not trust or understand one another. Polarization is a main reason why U.S. public life is so often dysfunctional; and is an important threat to the vitality of U.S. civil society. Braver Angels work is rooted in grassroots organizing. From the grassroots, the organization leverages its programs to impact community life and American institutions. Specifically, Braver Angels efforts are focused on Grassroots work; Academia; Media and Politics & Government. Braver Angels is a not for profit organization that is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is classified by the Internal Revenue Service as other than a priva false false 1473656 47436 Bridging Social Divides - The mission of Braver Angels is to study and strengthen U.S. civil society, with a particular focus currently on analyzing and reducing societal and political polarization in the United States. Its flagship initiative, Braver Angels, aims to study and propose ways in which Americans who disagree on social and political issues can come together in civil discourse to clarify disagreements, reduce stereotyped thinking, and identify possible areas of common ground. 440169 Public Outreach - Braver Angels staff frequently engage in public speaking and writing on issues connected to societal polarization and organize community workshops and other activities at the level of U.S. civil society that bring together citizens with opposing views to seek better mutual understanding and common ground. 1913825 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 5 0 false 41 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 10 8 true false false false true true true true true false false true true true true false true true false false NY OH X X X Braver Angels Inc 2122463942 733 Third Ave - 16th Floor New York NY 10017 David Blankenhorn Pres/Exec Dir 60.00 0.00 X X 245356 0 46088 Ciaran O'Connor Chief Mktg Officer 40.00 0.00 125442 0 18097 April Lawson Dir of Debates 40.00 0.00 117519 0 22973 Rachel Weinstein Podolsky Field Strategic Pr 40.00 0.00 128691 0 3590 Steven House Strategic Initiati 40.00 0.00 125000 0 3396 Andrew Stillman Chief Technology 40.00 0.00 120000 0 8223 Hillary Luehring-Jones Secretary 37.50 0.00 X 34711 0 10103 Andrew Morris-Singer Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Raina Sacks Blankenhorn Vice President 7.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Francis Fukuyama Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jonathan Haidt Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JoAnn Luehring Esq Treasurer 7.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Thomas K Sylvester Chairman 7.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kouhyar Mostashfi Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Hunter Baker Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Glenn Stanton Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 896719 112470 8 false true false None 0 256112 1967476 38348 2223588 BRAVER ANGELS WORKSHOPS 47314 47314 SCHOLARLY PAPERS 122 122 47436 976 976 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2272000 47314 1098 0 0 0 0 340903 193183 73698 74022 0 1627313 1227697 185539 214077 0 220531 172277 13780 34474 156454 112563 21511 22380 0 200 200 48634 48634 0 0 0 0 7711 7711 64858 4149 57408 3301 0 0 64928 37837 13159 13932 15613 14672 173 768 0 4917 4848 26 43 0 0 1738 869 695 174 6329 6329 Outside consultants 113074 87304 25770 Telephone 26966 25947 382 637 Website design/maintenance 16080 13270 1118 1692 Direct Mail 15965 16 15949 24348 11498 2124 10726 2756562 1913825 450562 392175 1282736 111444 352848 778854 0 8287 4000 1233 0 0 0 2060 2701 11833 7972 5599 3861 0 0 0 0 7990 137429 1659520 1039522 63932 45056 14000 130560 194492 59056 X 1298051 552720 166977 427746 1465028 980466 1659520 1039522 -484562 X false true X true false X 540939 923718 1041347 2636399 2223588 7365991 0 0 540939 923718 1041347 2636399 2223588 7365991 838398 6527593 5 58 27 36 976 1102 0 0 7367093 213339 0.88600 0.78790 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 11833 7972 3861 3861 Employee Retention credit receivable 125552 Miscellaneous receivable 6177 Security Deposits 5700 137429 2272000 2272000 2272000 2756562 2756562 2756562 X X X false false false false false false false false false David Blankenhorn Pres/Exec Dir 250000 46088 296088 David Blankenhorn Pres/ED advances X 1047 1047 false true false Raina Blankenhorn Vice Presid advances X 186 186 false true false 1233 X 5 38348 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a: Explanation of Delegated Broad Authority to Committee Organization has an executive committee of 4 people who sometimes act for the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et Raina Sacks Blankenhorn, David Blankenhorn - family relationshipJoAnn Luehring, Hillary Luehring-Jones - family relationship (Hillary Luehring-Jones left employment July 2021) Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder 3 designated Board members named in the by-laws - powers are to change by-laws and certificate of incorporation and elect board members Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body 3 designated Board members named in the by-laws - powers are to change by-laws and certificate of incorporation and elect board members. Members elect directors by unanimous agreement among themselves. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders 3 designated Board members named in the by-laws - powers are to change by-laws and certificate of incorporation and elect board members. Members must approve annual budget and changes thereto. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Form 990 and all its attachments were provided to each member of the Audit Committee consisting of 3 Directors by email for their review. Each member of the Audit Committee with questions or comments directs those to the Treasurer for processing. All distribution and review is completed before the filing of the return. The Form 990 does not go to the entire governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Annual disclosure and checklist Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Compensation Committee engaged an independent compensation consultant who examined comparable data and approved the proposed salaries for the President/Executive Director. The most recent review by the independent compensation consultant was done in 2009/2010.The current salary of the President/Executive Director is less than the salary approved in 2010 by the independent compensation consultant. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection Form 990 is available on Guidestar.org. Braver Angels may upon request provide its governing documents and financial statements. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Braver Angels may upon request provide its governing documents, policies and financial statements. Part VI, Section B, Question 12c Annually, a questionnaire is sent to all Board Members and is monitored for compliance by the Treasurer.