Bencao Brasil

  • Culver City, CA
  • Tax exemption issued: June 2002
  • EIN: 95-4892006

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Education N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Organizations with gross receipts of less than $50,000 can file the form 990-N postcard filing, which doesn’t include financial details. All Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$55,589
Expenses
$75,588
Net Income
-$19,999
Net Assets
$23,460
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $55,589
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,176
Total Liabilities $23,716
Net Assets $23,460
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Luiz Simas (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
Erin Dignam (Director) $0 $0
Nailah Hayward (Director) $0 $0
Michael Basic (Director) $0 $0
Greg Hatton (Director) $0 $0
Safir Bellali (President) $0 $0
Merrill Kruger (Treasurer) $0 $0
Rachel Suson (Secretary) $0 $0
Matthew Mugar (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$22,157
Expenses
$26,324
Net Income
-$4,167
Net Assets
$55,308
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $22,157
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $96,382
Total Liabilities $41,074
Net Assets $55,308
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Luiz Simas (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
Erin Dignam (Director) $0 $0
Nailah Hayward (Director) $0 $0
Michael Basic (Director) $0 $0
Greg Hatton (Director) $0 $0
Safir Bellali (President) $0 $0
Merrill Kruger (Treasurer) $0 $0
Rachel Suson (Secretary) $0 $0
Matthew Mugar (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2024

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T
Filed on Nov. 16, 2024

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$256,057
Expenses
$213,444
Net Income
$42,613
Net Assets
$59,475
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,733
8.5%
Program Services $234,324
91.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,472
35.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $95,364
Total Liabilities $35,889
Net Assets $59,475
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Luiz Simas (Executive Dir.) $76,472 $0 $0
Erin Dignam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nailah Hayward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Basic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Hatton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Safir Bellali (President) $0 $0 $0
Merrill Kruger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Suson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Mugar (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T
Filed on Nov. 16, 2023

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,463
Expenses
$156,370
Net Income
$45,093
Net Assets
$16,862
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,378
5.6%
Program Services $190,085
94.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $27,490
17.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,006
5.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,566
Total Liabilities $25,704
Net Assets $16,862
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Luiz Simas (Executive Dir.) $27,490 $0 $0
Erin Dignam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nailah Hayward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Basic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Hatton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Safir Bellali (President) $0 $0 $0
Merrill Kruger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Suson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Mugar (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$122,247
Expenses
$127,133
Net Income
-$4,886
Net Assets
-$28,231
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,430
3.6%
Program Services $117,817
96.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,742
Total Liabilities $46,973
Net Assets -$28,231
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Luiz Simas (Executive Dir.) $12,000 $0
Erin Dignam (Director) $0 $0
Nailah Hayward (Director) $0 $0
Michael Basic (Director) $0 $0
Greg Hatton (Director) $0 $0
Safir Bellali (President) $0 $0
Merrill Kruger (Treasurer) $0 $0
Rachel Suson (Secretary) $0 $0
Matthew Mugar (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$222,526
Expenses
$227,936
Net Income
-$5,410
Net Assets
-$4,079
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $515
0.2%
Program Services $210,768
94.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $11,243
5.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $29,053
12.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,190
Total Liabilities $36,269
Net Assets -$4,079
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Luiz Simas (President) $16,940 $0 $0
Jessica Carla De Lima-moran (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Erin Dignam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nailah Hayward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Basic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Orzai Rizo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Hatton (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Koelsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Safir Bellali (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sean Moran (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$217,564
Expenses
$207,198
Net Income
$10,366
Net Assets
$1,331
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,161
4.7%
Program Services $197,465
90.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $9,938
4.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,756
11.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,883
Total Liabilities $38,552
Net Assets $1,331
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Luiz Simas (President) $13,556 $0 $0
Jessica Carla De Lima-moran (Secretary) $5,250 $0 $0
Sean Moran (Director) $4,950 $0 $0
Erin Dignam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nailah Hayward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Basic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Orzai Rizo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Hatton (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Koelsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Safir Bellali (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$213,792
Expenses
$228,807
Net Income
-$15,015
Net Assets
-$9,035
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,076
9.9%
Program Services $176,678
82.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $16,038
7.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $29,747
13.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,593
Total Liabilities $35,628
Net Assets -$9,035
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Luiz Simas (President) $15,022 $0 $0
Jessica Carla De Lima-moran (Secretary) $12,500 $0 $0
Michael Basic (Director) $2,225 $0 $0
Erin Dignam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nailah Hayward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Orzai Rizo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Hatton (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Koeisch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Safir Beilali (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sean Moran (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$240,813
Expenses
$233,861
Net Income
$6,952
Net Assets
$5,980
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,580
1.1%
Program Services $214,791
89.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $23,442
9.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,041
Total Liabilities $21,061
Net Assets $5,980
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Luiz Simas (President) $18,363 $0 $0
Jessica Carla De Lima-moran (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Erin Dignam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nailah Hayward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Basic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Orzai Rizo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Hatton (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Koelsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Safir Bellali (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sean Moran (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$236,926
Expenses
$233,069
Net Income
$3,857
Net Assets
$2,534
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,015
0.4%
Program Services $219,156
92.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $16,755
7.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $5,266
2.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,143
Total Liabilities $18,609
Net Assets $2,534
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Luiz Simas (President) $5,266 $0 $0
Jessica Carla De Lima-moran (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Erin Dignam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nailah Hayward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Basic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Orzai Rizo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Hatton (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Koelsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Safir Bellali (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Fulmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 5, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$89,653
Expenses
$91,794
Net Income
-$2,141
Net Assets
$4,856
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,700
4.1%
Program Services $85,953
95.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,856
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,856

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Gross receipts
Less than $50,000

Postcard filings do not ask for a specific revenue amount and provide no additional financial details.

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990-N

Postcard filing for an organization with gross receipts less than $50,000. These filings do not generate a downloadable form.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$41,304
Expenses
$38,625
Net Income
$2,679
Net Assets
-$1,859
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,000
24.2%
Program Services $31,304
75.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,679
Total Liabilities $4,538
Net Assets -$1,859

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$60,912
Expenses
$64,424
Net Income
-$3,512
Net Assets
-$4,537
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,769
21.0%
Program Services $48,143
79.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1
Total Liabilities $4,538
Net Assets -$4,537

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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