Bina Stroke and Brain Injury Assistance Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CONSULTING & COUNSELING SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL THERAPY TREATMENT OPTIONS AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO BRAIN INJURY PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 1.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $170,250, director
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
Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 53% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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
Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $1.1 million spent. REHABILITATION REFERRALS & CARE NAVIGATIONBINA HAS THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED AND VISITED DOZENS OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES AND THERAPY CENTERS AND WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE FAMILY TO FORMULATE THE OPTIMAL REHABILITATION PLAN. OUR STAFF IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO FOLLOW UP AND ADVOCATE, ENSURING THAT EVERY POSSIBLE NEED IS MET.CRISIS INTERVENTION & CAREGIVER SUPPORTTHE PROGRAM PROVIDES COUNSELING, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO FAMILIES WHO ARE REELING UNDER THE PRESSURES AND CHALLENGES OF THEIR SUDDEN ENTRY INTO THE DEVASTATING WORLD OF BRAIN INJURY. SERVICES COMMENCE DURING THE HOSPITAL AND REHABILITATION STAYS AND CONTINUE AFTER HOMECOMING. SUPPORT GROUPS ARE OFFERED FOR CAREGIVERS AND SURVIVORS AND MENTAL HEALTH REFERRALS ARE PROVIDED AS NEEDED.CASE MANAGEMENTCASE MANAGEMENT WORKS TO RESOLVE INSURANCE ISSUES AND IDENTIFY PROGRAMS, LEGAL OPTIONS, AND FUNDING SOURCES. COORDINATION OF THE OFTEN COMPLICATED HOMECOMING PROCESS ENSURES THAT CAREGIVERS ARE NOT LEFT TO FEND FOR THEMSELVES. ALL EDUCATIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS ARE EXPLORED TO AFFORD EVERY INDIVIDUAL THE BEST POSSIBLE QUALITY OF LIFE.MEDICAL ADVOCACYOUR MEDICAL ADVOCATE WORKS WITH FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY THE OPTIMAL CLINICAL SETTING FOR A VARIETY OF COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS INCLUDING VENTILATOR CARE AND WEANING, DIALYSIS, INFECTION CONTROL, AND WOUND CARE. FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS ARE RESEARCHED AND VISITED TO ASCERTAIN SPECIFIC AREAS OF EXPERTISE.COMMUNITY OUTREACHTHE BINA COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY WITH INFORMATION REGARDING BINA AND OUR SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES BRAIN INJURY EDUCATION TO OUR CLIENTS AS WELL AS TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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