Byron Center, MI

Brave the Shave

EIN 88-0585264

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

Mission

To honor and support area families impacted by terminal or chronic childhood disease by lessening financial burdens so families can focus on their child’s health.

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

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About Brave the Shave

Brave the Shave is a West Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 88-0585264) that provides direct financial assistance to families of children facing serious or chronic illness. The organization was recognized as tax-exempt in 2022 and connects families to support through hospital resource teams and direct application for grants.

Brave the Shave focuses on reducing immediate financial stressors — lodging, utilities, rent, groceries, funeral expenses and similar needs — so caregivers can prioritize their child’s medical care. In recent years the charity has expanded fundraising events and community partnerships (including a partnership with hospital resource teams and event partnerships) and reported notable revenue growth in its most recent filings, enabling increased program support.

Notable achievements

Verified 501(c)(3) status and EIN

Organization is recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) (EIN 88-0585264), established with IRS recognition in 2022 and reflected in recent public filings.

Program growth and financial scale-up

Reported revenue growth to approximately $200k in its most recent fiscal reporting, enabling larger direct-grant assistance and expanded program activity compared with prior years.

Expanded event and community partnerships

Maintains recurring fundraisers (golf outing, live auction and other events) and serves as a charity partner for community races and local sponsorships, using event proceeds to fund direct assistance to families.

At a glance

Total assets: $205K
Annual revenue: $204K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 88-0585264
Location: Byron Center, MI
Website: bravetheshavemi.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Maintains a public nonprofit profile and annual Form 990 filings in nonprofit data services and directories.

Listed and reviewed by national charity evaluators (received an Accountability & Finance–based score in public ratings).

Recognized locally by community and business groups through event sponsorships and chamber listings, reflecting active local engagement.

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