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Brain Injury Services Inc

EIN 54-1346045 · Springfield, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER CHILDREN, ADULTS, VETERANS, AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY BRAIN INJURY.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
42
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$222,781, exec director

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 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

    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. $1.5 million spent. THE ADULT CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES IDENTIFYING, PLANNING, COORDINATING, MONITORING AND EVALUATING SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS. INDIVIDUALS WITH A BRAIN INJURY ARE SERVED THROUGH A COMMUNITY-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING AND SURVIVOR DIRECTED APPROACH.
  2. $492,944 spent. THE COMPASS PROGRAM USES COGNITIVE REHABILITATION, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND OTHER THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE.
  3. $455,912 spent. PEDIATRIC PROGRAM IS FAMILY CENTERED. OUR COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES SUPPORT FAMILIES, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES IN PROVIDING THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CHILD OR ADOLESCENT WITH A BRAIN INJURY.
  4. $1.0 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS CONSIST OF VARIOUS PROGRAMS THAT GIVE SURVIVORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE AND DEVELOP IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS IN A SUPPORTIVE, WORK ORDERED ENVIRONMENT; THAT SERVE CLIENTS INDIVIDUALLY AND IN GROUPS WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING THEIR INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY; THAT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SETTING SUITABLE VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS, FINDING AND KEEPING A PAID OR VOLUNTEER JOB, AND THRIVING AT WORK USING THE LONG-STANDING SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT MODEL; AND THAT PROVIDE SHORT-TERM, GOAL DIRECTED COUNSELING SERVICES FOR CLIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.

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 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 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 1984.

    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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