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Head Injury Association Inc

EIN 11-2946185 · Hauppauge, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE INDIVIDUALIZATION, INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY AND INTEGRATION.

Income
$41.9 million
Spending
$39.5 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
592
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$807,372, ighl ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 20 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $23.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES - PERSONS WITH HEAD INJURIES NEED OPTIONS TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. THE LACK OF ACCESSIBLE, REASONABLE AND SAFE HOUSING HAS PREVENTED MANY INDIVIDUALS FROM REALIZING THEIR GOALS, WHICH RESULT IN A LOSS OF REALISTIC LIFETIME PLANNING. THE HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION HAS MADE A COMMITMENT TO DEVELOP A CREATIVE RANGE OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS LONG ISLAND TO MEET A VARIETY OF CARE/SUPPORT NEEDS FOR INDIVIDUALS. OUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUPERVISED HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY THROUGH COMMUNITY RESIDENCES AND/OR SUPPORTIVE APARTMENTS AND CONDOMINIUMS. THE FOCUS OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH TRAINING DESIGNED TO ENHANCE INDEPENDENCE, INDIVIDUALIZATION AND TO ENSURE THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. RESIDENTS ARE ASSISTED IN DESIGNING A LIFE PLAN THAT MEETS THEIR NEEDS AND ENSURES ADEQUATE SUPPORT AND SERVICES, AS WELL AS PROVIDING SUFFICIENT OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOICE.THE HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION PLANS TO EXPAND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES TO PERSONS WITH TRAUMATIC INJURIES IN BOTH COMMUNITY BASED HOMES AND APARTMENT SITES.
  2. $7.9 million spent. DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM- HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO MEMBERS UNDER NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE COMMUNITY AND A SITE BASED GROUP DAY PROGRAM SETTING. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP SURVIVORS OF HEAD INJURY AND INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES RECOGNIZE THEIR SKILLS AND INTERESTS. DAILY PROGRAMMING CONSISTS OF STRUCTURED ACTIVITY CENTERS INCLUDING ART THERAPY, HORTICULTURE, MUSIC/CHOIR, COGNITIVE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, RECREATION AND SPORTS, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, PREFORMING ARTS, CULINARY, AND RELAXATION TECHNIQUES SUCH AS REIKI, YOGA, DANCE THERAPY, PET THERAPY ETC. DURING DAY PROGRAM EACH INDIVIDUAL IS RECOGNIZED ACCORDING TO HIS OR HER OWN INTERESTS, GOALS AND ABILITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING THEIR SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER SKILLS.
  3. $4.7 million spent. OTHER SERVICES -HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION PROVIDES OTHER SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY TO MEMBERS UNDER NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WAIVER FUNDING STREAMS. COMMUNITY WAIVER PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMMUNITY HABILITATION, SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT, FAMILY SUPPORT, SERVICE COORDINATION, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION COUNSELING, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING AND POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORT. SERVICE COORDINATION - THE SERVICE COORDINATORS AT THE HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INDIVIDUAL TO ENABLE HIM OR HER TO LIVE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY ACCORDING TO THEIR PERSONAL GOALS, PREFERENCES AND NEEDS. THE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS PROVIDE ONE-TO-ONE INDIVIDUAL, CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AT THE LOCATION IN WHICH THEY RESIDE. THIS SERVICE TAKES PLACE IN THE HOME, WHETHER THEY LIVE INDEPENDENTLY OR WITH FAMILY MEMBERS. THE GOAL OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS IS TO DEVELOP LIFE MANAGEMENT SKILLS AS WELL AS COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. THE SUPPORTS PROVIDED ARE BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND ARE PERSON-CENTERED. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, NUTRITIONAL TRAINING, SHOPPING, RECREATION AND SELF ADVOCACY. THE FREQUENCY AND DURATION OF THESE SERVICES ARE SPECIFIC TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS. FAMILY SUPPORT GRANTS-HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION PROVIDES FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES AS WELL AS INDEPENDENT SUPPORT SERVICES. THE GOAL OF FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES IS TO HELP FAMILIES CARE FOR THEIR LOVED ONE WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AT HOME FOR AS LONG AS DESIRED. PROVIDING OVERSIGHT AND FINANCIAL BUDGETING FOR INDIVIDUALS RESIDING INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 June 1993.

    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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