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Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Inc

EIN 04-2753269 · Westborough, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF MASSACHUSETTS (BIA-MA) IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO CREATE A BETTER FUTURE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BRAIN INJURY AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, PREVENTION, RESEARCH AND SUPPORT.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
15.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
17
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$182,878, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.0 million spent. EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS - BRAIN INJURY CAN BE A COMPLEX CONDITION, SOMETIMES REQUIRING LIFELONG CARE AND TREATMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES AND ADDRESSES ISSUES CONFRONTING PERSONS WITH BRAIN INJURY, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARE PROVIDERS. RAISING AWARENESS IS CRITICAL TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND ESSENTIAL TO REDUCING THE MANY CONSEQUENCES OF BRAIN INJURY. ANNUALLY THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS THE EMPOWERMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH BRAIN INJURY THROUGH ASSOCIATION AWARENESS INITIATIVES AND SERVES AS THE LEADING SOURCE FOR BRAIN INJURY EDUCATION FOR THOSE WORKING OR ASPIRING TO WORK IN THE BRAIN INJURY FIELD. ANNUALLY THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES OVER 14,000 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE STATE THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES.
  2. $770,078 spent. RESOURCE & SUPPORT PROGRAMS - REGARDLESS OF SEVERITY OR CAUSE, THE ORGANIZATION UNDERSTANDS THE IMPACT OF BRAIN INJURY ON INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY. ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION MEETS THE CALL FOR NEED 8,004 TIMES. THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES THAT THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ARE TIMELY, COMPREHENSIVE, AND TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY SPONSORS 28 SUPPORT GROUPS THROUGHOUT MASSACHUSETTS, WHICH PROVIDE A FORUM FOR SHARING INFORMATION AS WELL AS A COMPASSIONATE AND UNDERSTANDING PEER GROUP. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS 56 RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ANNUALLY TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FEEL CONNECTED, TO HELP REDUCE ISOLATION, AND TO PROMOTE HEALING.
  3. $162,100 spent. PREVENTION PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION HAS DEVELOPED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE LEADING CAUSES OF BRAIN INJURY. IN COLLABORATION WITH STATE AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE STATE JUDICIAL SYSTEM, THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY EDUCATES MORE THAN 4,292 CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS STATEWIDE ON BRAIN INJURY PREVENTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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