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Bridges for Brain Injury Inc

EIN 13-4367970 · Farmington, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BRIDGES FOR BRAIN INJURY, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO GUIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH BRAIN INURIES AND THEIR FAMILIES BY BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN SURVIVING AND LIVING LIVES OF INDEPENDENCE WITH DIGNITY AND HOPE.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
30
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$97,831, 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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 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 (4)
  1. $547,452 spent. DAY HABILITATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BRAIN INJURIES AND DISABILITIES: BRIDGES FOR BRAIN INJURY PROVIDED PERSON-CENTERED DAY HABILITATION SERVICES TO 40 ADULTS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACROSS SIX COUNTIES IN UPSTATE NEW YORK. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED INDIVIDUALS IN REGAINING INDEPENDENCE AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. SERVICES INCLUDED COMMUNITY OUTINGS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, COOKING CLASSES, WELLNESS PROGRAMMING, AND PREVOCATIONAL TRAINING. MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLANS FOCUSED ON REHABILITATION, PEER SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION. THIS PROGRAM REDUCES ISOLATION AND PREVENTS UNNECESSARY INSTITUTIONALIZATION. AS PART OF OUR HOLISTIC CARE MODEL, BRIDGES ALSO OPERATED A YEAR-ROUND MEAL PROGRAM FUNDED IN PART BY THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP). WE SERVED HEALTHY BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, AND AFTERNOON SNACKS SIX DAYS PER WEEK. IN THE REPORTING YEAR, WE SERVED NEARLY 10,000 MEALS AND SNACKS, HELPING TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY, PROMOTE WELLNESS, AND SUPPORT MEMBERS' PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH.
  2. $244,201 spent. WILDLIFE ROCKSTARS:THE WILDLIFE ROCKSTARS PROGRAM IS A UNIQUE, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED INITIATIVE COMBINING WILDLIFE EDUCATION WITH DISABILITY SERVICES. INDIVIDUALS WITH BRAIN INJURIES AND OTHER DISABILITIES CARE FOR NON-RELEASABLE WILD AND EXOTIC ANIMALS AND DELIVER INTERACTIVE CONSERVATION PROGRAMS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM PRESENTED OVER 150 OUTREACH EVENTS TO SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. THIS VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOSTERS CONFIDENCE, COMMUNICATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WHILE PROMOTING AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.
  3. $303,581 spent. SERVICE COORDINATION AND HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGEMENT:BRIDGES PROVIDED MEDICAID-FUNDED SERVICE COORDINATION AND HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGEMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH BRAIN INJURIES AND COMPLEX NEEDS. CASE MANAGERS SUPPORTED 100+ CLIENTS IN ACCESSING HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, BENEFITS, EMPLOYMENT SERVICCES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THESE SERVICES ARE CRITICAL TO ENSURING INDIVIDUALS CAN LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, AVOID INSTITUTIONAL PLACEMENTS, AND MAINTAIN SAFETY AND STABILITY IN THEIR HOMES. STAFF COORDINATED CARE AMONG PROVIDERS, ADVOCATED ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS AND ENSURED SERVICE PLANS MET EVOVLING NEEDS.
  4. $154,040 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

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 October 13, 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 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 February 2008.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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