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Brain Injury Association of Louisiana

EIN 20-0491089 · Mandeville, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO BE THE STATEWIDE RESOURCE FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURIES. OUR BRAIN INJURY/SPINAL CORD INJURY ORGANIZATION CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT LOUISIANA THROUGH THE NUMEROUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WE OFFER, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING A HELPLINE FOR DIRECT SUPPORT, AND A COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE RESOURCE GUIDE. OUR RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE, GUIDANCE, AND COMPASSION TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURIES, THEIR FAMILIES/CAREGIVERS, AND MEDICAL/HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. BECAUSE OF OUR PROVEN EFFORTS IN ADVOCACY, AWARENESS, EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND SERVICES, WE ARE THE ORGANIZATION THAT PROFESSIONALS, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURIES TURN TO FOR HELP, HOPE, AND HEALING.

Income
$206,159
Spending
$239,669
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
12.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
2
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$90,059, executive di

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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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. $127,635 spent. FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT - THE ORGANIZATION RUNS A STATEWIDE RESOURCE CENTER, INCLUDING OFFERING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, THAT FOSTERS EMPOWERMENT OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO EDUCATES PROFESSIONALS TREATING INDIVIDUALS WITH BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURIES, AND CREATES AWARENESS FOR INJURY PREVENTION. THE RESOURCE CENTER RECEIVES OVER 2,000 INQUIRIES VIA THEIR WEBSITE ON A MONTHLY BASIS, OVER 400 CALLS PER YEAR ON THEIR DIRECT HELPLINE, AND PROVIDES OUTREACH TO HOSPITALS, RESOURCE FAIRS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS ON AVERAGE OF 15 TIMES PER MONTH. PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE PEER MENTORING, GRANT ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC DAILY EQUIPMENT, SUPPORT GROUPS AND CAREGIVING PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION'S RESOURCE CENTER'S MAIN FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND RESOURCE FACILITATION. FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT - THE ORGANIZATION RUNS A STATEWIDE RESOURCE CENTER, INCLUDING OFFERING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, THAT FOSTERS EMPOWERMENT OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO EDUCATES PROFESSIONALS TREATING INDIVIDUALS WITH BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURIES, AND CREATES AWARENESS FOR INJURY PREVENTION. THE RESOURCE CENTER RECEIVES OVER 2,000 INQUIRIES VIA THEIR WEBSITE ON A MONTHLY BASIS, OVER 400 CALLS PER YEAR ON THEIR DIRECT HELPLINE, AND PROVIDES OUTREACH TO HOSPITALS, RESOURCE FAIRS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS ON AVERAGE OF 15 TIMES PER MONTH. PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE PEER MENTORING, GRANT ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC DAILY EQUIPMENT, SUPPORT GROUPS AND CAREGIVING PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION'S RESOURCE CENTER'S MAIN FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND RESOURCE FACILITATION.
  2. $61,542 spent. SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, CONSUMERS, SURVIVORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO SHARE INFORMATION ON THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, MEDICINE, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURY TREATMENT AND RECOVERY. ON AVERAGE, 200 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN A TWO DAY EVENT WHICH PROVIDES UP TO 12 CONTINUINING EDUCATION CREDITS TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. ON AVERAGE, 40 OF THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE LIVING WITH A BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURY OR ARE CARING FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $26,258 spent. THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT - ESTABLISHED IN 2023, THE CRAIG CARES GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH NEW SPINAL CORD INJURIES AS THEY ADAPT TO LIFE AFTER INJURY. FUNDED THROUGH A CHARITABLE GIFT AND ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING, THE PROGRAM HELPS COVER ESSENTIAL ITEMS AND SERVICES NOT FULLY COVERED BY INSURANCE. GRANTS OF UP TO 1,000 SUPPORT NEEDS SUCH AS HOME ENTRY RAMPS, ADAPTIVE BATHROOM EQUIPMENT, OR HOME MODIFICATIONS THAT IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

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 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 March 2005.

    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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