Waxahachie, TX

BRAVE LIKE ELLIE

EIN 84-1897578

Health & Wellness Disease & Chronic Illness Support Children & youth Patients & families

Mission

Encourage bravery, inspire joy, and provide comfort to families affected by childhood cancer through direct support and community engagement.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About BRAVE LIKE ELLIE

Brave Like Ellie is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Waxahachie, Texas that supports families impacted by pediatric cancer by delivering curated "Brave Boxes," running community fundraising and awareness events, and coordinating volunteer and partner support. The organization was granted tax-exempt status in 2019; the EIN 84-1897578 has been verified against public charity registries and nonprofit listings, and the charity maintains an active web presence, event calendar, and community partnerships. In the last 2–3 years Brave Like Ellie has been visible in local fundraising initiatives, community events (including blood drives, walks/runs, and charity bingo), and collaborative grants/donations from regional partners to expand Brave Box distribution and family services.

Notable achievements

501(c)(3) Recognition (2019)

Obtained official tax-exempt status in 2019 (EIN 84-1897578) and established ongoing donor-facing programs to support families affected by childhood cancer.

Brave Box Program

Operates the Brave Box service model delivering care packages to families; typical Brave Boxes are valued at approximately $100–$300, with expanded holiday boxes often valued $500–$1,000, and the organization set multi-hundred gift goals for recent program years.

Community Fundraising Milestones

Raised funds through local campaigns and North Texas Giving Day efforts and has secured multiple community donations and local partner fundraising drives to sustain program delivery.

At a glance

Total assets: $2K
Annual revenue: $70K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 84-1897578
Location: Waxahachie, TX
Website: www.bravelikeellie.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Profiled on national charity platforms (appears in Charity Navigator listings though not yet rated).

Received notable local support, including a documented donation from a Waxahachie-area WoodmenLife chapter and inclusion in regional grant/990 public disclosure listings.

Featured in local media and civic outreach (local magazine coverage, city council event approvals, and participation in community awareness campaigns such as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month activities).

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