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Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey Inc

EIN 22-2431796 · North Brunswick, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE OF NEW JERSEY, INC.'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ANYONE IMPACTED BY BRAIN INJURY BY PROVIDING SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND INFORMATION, WHILE PROMOTING BRAIN INJURY PREVENTION.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
9.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 54%
Employees
46
Volunteers
225
Highest pay
$173,180, ceo

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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 (4)
  1. $984,859 spent. SUPPORT COORDINATION PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING BRAIN INJURIES. THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIES NEEDED SUPPORTS AND SERVICES FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, DEVELOPS A SERVICE PLAN, AND MANAGES THEIR BUDGET AS ALLOCATED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS IN SEVEN NEW JERSEY COUNTIES. THIS IS A MEDICAID FEE-FOR-SERVICE PROGRAM.
  2. $800,430 spent. TBI FUND - PROVIDES PUBLIC INFORMATION AND PREVENTION EDUCATION ABOUT BRAIN INJURY. PUBLIC INFORMATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH MANY AVENUES INCLUDING: THE PROMOTION OF THE TBI FUND; OUTREACH AND TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WITH BRAIN INJURIES, FAMILIES, AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; A RESOURCE LIBRARY AVAILABLE ON-LINE; WEBSITES AND ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER (ENEWS). PREVENTION EDUCATION EFFORTS ARE AIMED AT DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS, AND INCLUDE TARGETED CAMPAIGNS FOR YOUTH AGES 0-13, ADOLESCENTS AND SENIORS. AWARENESS AND PREVENTION CAMPAIGNS INCLUDE: TRANSPORTATION SAFETY (INCLUDING TEEN SAFE DRIVING, DISTRACTED DRIVING, WHEELED SPORTS AND HELMET SAFETY), SPORTS CONCUSSION; SENIOR CITIZENS AND FALLS
  3. $779,594 spent. TRAFFIC SAFETY AND PREVENTION INITIATIVES INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGNS TO ADDRESS TRANSPORTATION ISSUES ACROSS ALL AGES, THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS IN UNDER-RESOURCED AREAS. PEER TO PEER PROGRAMS GEARED TO TEEN AND COLLEGE AGED DRIVERS, PEDESTRIAN AND WHEELED SPORT SAFETY, OCCUPANT SAFETY AND MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ARE AMONG SOME AREAS OF FOCUS. BIANJ WORKS CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO DELIVER SAFETY MESSAGING THROUGH WORKSHOPS, SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEB RESOURCES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED THROUGH THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF TRAFFIC SAFETY.
  4. $903,738 spent. THE FOLLOWING IS A DESCRIPTION OF THE OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE ALLIANCE:COMMUNITY SERVICES IS A MULTIFACETED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES:1. SUPPORT GROUPS ALLOW PERSONS WITH BRAIN INJURIES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS TO MEET OTHERS IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS AND GAIN VALUABLE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, FORM FRIENDSHIPS, OBTAIN INFORMATION, AND DISCUSS A VARIETY OF BRAIN INJURY TOPICS. THERE ARE 13 BIANJ-AFFILIATED SUPPORT GROUPS IN NEW JERSEY SERVING 13 COUNTIES, INCLUDING ONE IN SPANISH. THERE ARE 4 VIRTUAL, STATEWIDE SUPPORT GROUPS-TWO FOR SURVIVORS AND 2 FOR CAREGIVERS. THERE IS ONE SPECIFIC GROUP FOR PARENTS WITH A CHILD WITH DOC.2. INFORMATION AND RESOURCES PROVIDED THROUGH A TOLL-FREE HELPLINE, IN ADDITION TO A LIVE CHAT FEATURE RESPONDING TO APPROXIMATELY 800 REQUESTS PER YEAR AND DISTRIBUTION OF RELEVANT MATERIALS.3. EDUCATION DELIVERED THROUGH A STATEWIDE PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR, ANNUAL FAMILY CONFERENCE, REGIONAL TRAININGS, ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS (ENEWS), WEBSITES, FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS, AND WEBINARS. EDUCATION IS ALSO PROVIDED VIA 350 PLUS PERSONALIZED WORKSHOPS IN EVERY COUNTY.4. ADVOCACY INFORMS THE BRAIN INJURY COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC POLICYMAKERS ABOUT IMPORTANT ISSUES AND SUPPORTS A PEER-TO-PEER EMPOWERMENT GROUP, VOICES ADVANCING THE BRAIN INJURY COMMUNITY.RESIDENTIAL CAMP PROGRAMS: BIANJ OFFERS TWO SLEEPAWAY CAMPS TO FOSTER RECREATION AND SOCIALIZATION. ONE CAMP IS FOR ADULTS AND ALSO SERVES AS RESPITE FOR THEIR CAREGIVERS. FAMILY CAMP IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES TO ENJOY TIME TOGETHER IN A CAMP SETTING, WHILE PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES LIKE ZIPLINE, ARCHERY WHILE INCREASING THEIR SUPPORT SYSTEMS. ACL PROGRAM : THE ACL (ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING) AND PHWF (PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE GRANT) PROGRAMS SUPPORT PEOPLE LIVING WITH TBI IN THE COMMUNITY. COVERED SERVICES INCLUDE CARE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS. EMPHASIS IS PLACED IN UNDERSERVED REGIONS OF THE STATE. THESE CONTRACTS ARE MANAGED BY THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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