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Brain Injury Association of Va Inc

EIN 54-1240683 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIA ("BIAV") IS THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF INFORMATION AND PERSONAL SUPPORT FOR THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND PROFESSIONALS LIVING IN VIRGINIA WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY A LIFE ALTERING, OFTEN DEVASTATING BRAIN INJURY. THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, AWARENESS, SUPPORT, TREATMENT AND RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY BRAIN INJURY. WE HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY OFFERING... FREE, CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATIONS TO ADDRESS PERSONAL CHALLENGES AND REFERRALS FOR CONTINUED CARE AND HOSTING A RECREATIONAL CAMP FOR ADULTS WITH BRAIN INJURIES PROVIDING RESPITE FOR FAMILIES. WE HELP THE COMMUNITY BY CONDUCTING... PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND TRAININGS, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK. WE HELP PROFESSIONALS BY PROVIDING... CASE CONSULTATIONS ABOUT CLIENT NEEDS, ADVANCED EDUCATION, AND NETWORKING THROUGH MEMBERSHIP.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 89%
Employees
14
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$53,109, executive di

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

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

    17 of 17 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 (5)
  1. $684,403 spent. 1ST EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENT BRAIN INJURY RESOURCE NETWORK (BIRN) - THE PURPOSE OF BIRN IS TO DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS, ENHANCE ACCESS TO QUALITY SERVICES, PROVIDE SUPPORT, SERVE AS AN ENTRY POINT INTO APPROPRIATE SYSTEMS OF CARE AND PROVIDE STATEWIDE RESOURCE COORDINATION SERVICES FOR THOSE WITH OR CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH BRAIN INJURY THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH, PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS PROVIDE VOLUNTEER SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS IN THE BIRN PROGRAM.
  2. $100,086 spent. 2ND EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENT CAMP BRUCE MCCOY IS A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED, 40-YEAR-OLD RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMP AND RESPITE PROGRAM FOR ADULT SURVIVORS OF BRAIN INJURY (18+) AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS/CAREGIVERS. WHILE FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS ENJOY SOME MUCH DESERVED DAYS "OFF", CAMPERS ENJOY RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING CUSTOMIZED TO THEIR NEEDS AND INTERESTS IN THE COMPANIONSHIP OF THEIR PEERS AND PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HORSEBACK RIDING, CANOEING, TEAM SPORTS AND A ROPES CHALLENGE COURSE (ADAPTED TO THE CAMPER'S ABILITIES). THESE SOCIAL RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS REDUCE THE LEVEL OF SOCIAL ISOLATION TYPICAL AMONG PERSONS WITH BRAIN INJURY BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO A COMMUNITY OF THEIR PEERS.
  3. $229,147 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: EDUCATION; PUBLIC AWARENESS; ADVOCACY; SUPPORT GROUPS; AND CONSTITUENT SERVICES.
  4. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, BIAV PROVIDED: EDUCATION TO 317 PEOPLE/ PROFESSIONALS; OUTREACH TO 8,050 PEOPLE; SUPPORT TO 1,860 PEOPLE; PUBLIC AWARENESS TO 942 PEOPLE; AND ADVOCACY TRAINING TO 255 PEOPLE. CAMP BRUCE MCCOY HAD A SUCCESSFUL WEEK OF CAMP IN MAY 2025 - 66 CAMPERS AND OVER 70 STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ATTENDED. BIAV SUPPORTED 25 STUDENT VOLUNTEERS AT CAMP BRUCE MCCOY FROM ODU, VCU AND SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY. THIS PROVIDED IN-DEPTH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS RELATED TO BRAIN INJURY. BIAV'S ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE MAKING HEADWAY WAS HELD ON MARCH 28TH, 2025 AT SHELTERING ARMS INSTITUTE WITH 80 PEOPLE TOTAL IN ATTENDANCE. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION INCLUDED: LIVED EXPERIENCES WITH BRAIN INJURY, TBI MODEL SYSTEMS, POST TRAUMATIC AMNESIA, AND OTHER KEY TOPICS.
  5. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: EDUCATION; PUBLIC AWARENESS; ADVOCACY; SUPPORT GROUPS; AND CONSTITUENT 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 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 June 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 July 1983.

    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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