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Brigance Brigade Foundation Inc

EIN 45-4718969 · Owings Mills, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE BRIGANCE BRIGADE FOUNDATION IS TO EQUIP, ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE LIVING WITH ALS (AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS); WE STRIVE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING NEEDED EQUIPMENT, RESOURCE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

Income
$456,736
Spending
$512,442
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
3
Volunteers
70

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 37 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 92% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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. $55,204 spent. THE BRIGANCE BRIGADE FOUNDATION PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE CARING FOR A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND WHO HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH ALS THROUGH CHANDA'S CAREGIVER CORNER. THE FOUNDATION PARTNERED WITH A YOGA INSTRUCTOR TO DEVELOP CAREGIVER FOCUSED MINDFUL MOVEMENT VIDEOS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. THESE VIDEOS ARE INTENDED TO PROMOTE THE PILLARS OF CHANDA'S CAREGIVER CORNER, WHICH WILL HELP TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CAREGIVERS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE CO-FOUNDER OF THE FOUNDATION HAS WRITTEN SEVERAL CHILDRENS BOOKS IN A COLLECTION CALLED CHAN IS A CAREGIVER. A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THESE BOOKS ARE DONATED TO THE FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT CHANDA'S CAREGIVER CORNER.
  2. $217,628 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES RESOURCES AND GRANTS TO A NUMBER OF FAMILIES TO ASSIST WITH THEIR REQUEST TO ENHANCE THEIR FAMILY MEMBER'S QUALITY OF LIFE. THE GRANTS PROVIDE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS ITEMS INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF COMMUNICATION DEVICES WHICH ALLOWS THE ALS PATIENT TO CONTINUE TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS, IN-HOME HEALTH CARE SO A FAMILY CAN GAIN BACK SOME FINANCIAL STABILITY AND MINOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS THAT PROVIDE HANDICAPPED ACCESSABILITY. A TOTAL OF 20 GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO PERSONS LIVING WITH ALS WITH MOST OF THE RECEIPIENTS RECEIVING $5,000 EACH.
  3. $35,101 spent. THE FOUNDATION HELD A BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE REQUESTING DONATIONS TO BE USED TO PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE CHILDREN OF PALS (PEOPLE LIVING WITH ALS).

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 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 December 2024.

    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 January 2013.

    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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