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Brain Injury Association of South Carolina

EIN 57-1068415 · Columbia, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A BETTER FUTURE THROUGH BRAIN INJURY PREVENTION, RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. THE BIASC WAS DEVELOPED BY PERSONS WITH BRAIN INJURY, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CONCERNED PROFESSIONALS IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED.

Income
$574,057
Spending
$455,409
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
5
Highest pay
$82,958, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $302,733 spent. THE BIASC PROVIDES RESOURCE BAGS TO LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTERS TO GIVE TO TBI PATIENTS. IT ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, CAREGIVERS AND BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS.
  2. $76,069 spent. THE BIASC SUPPORTS TEN BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUPS ACROSS SC. THESE SUPPORT GROUPS ARE FORUMS FOR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND RECREATION. BIASC OFFERS FINANCIAL STIPENDS TO THE SUPPORT GROUPS TO ASSIST WITH FINANCIAL BURDENS. BIASC ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING TO SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS SO THEY ARE WELL EQUIPPED WITH LEADING THE GROUPS. SUPPORT GROUPS ARE PROVIDED MATERIALS AS NEEDED FOR MEETINGS AS WELL.
  3. $4,413 spent. THE BIASC HOST A STATEWIDE CONFERENCE ONCE A YEAR. THE CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS, RESOURCES AND BEST PRACTICES IN BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION AND SERVICES. THE CONFERENCE TARGETS INDIVIDUALS WITH BRAIN INJURY AND FAMILY MEMBERS, CAREGIVERS, AND PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN THE FIELD OF BRAIN INJURY. THE CONFERENCE PROVIDES CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS DURING THE DAY AND OFFERS AN EXHIBITOR ROOM WITH 30 EXHIBITORS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY SERVICES. BIASC OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE. THE BIASC PROVIDES SUPPORT AND INFORMATION TO BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS, CAREGIVERS AND PROFESSIONALS THROUGH TOLL FREE HELP LINE. INFORMATIONAL PACKETS ABOUT REHABILITATION AND SERVICES ARE CUSTOM MADE AND MAILED TO INDIVIDUALS REQUESTING INFORMATION. BIASC HAS AN INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE AND SENDS OUT A NEWSLETTER ONCE A YEAR TO MEMBERS AND ANY INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUEST IT.
  4. THE BIASC HOST A STATEWIDE CONFERENCE ONCE A YEAR. THE CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS, RESOURCES AND BEST PRACTICES IN BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION AND SERVICES. THE CONFERENCE TARGETS INDIVIDUALS WITH BRAIN INJURY AND FAMILY MEMBERS, CAREGIVERS, AND PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN THE FIELD OF BRAIN INJURY. THE CONFERENCE PROVIDES CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS DURING THE DAY AND OFFERS AN EXHIBITOR ROOM WITH 30 EXHIBITORS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY SERVICES. BIASC OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE. THE BIASC PROVIDES SUPPORT AND INFORMATION TO BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS, CAREGIVERS AND PROFESSIONALS THROUGH TOLL FREE HELP LINE. INFORMATIONAL PACKETS ABOUT REHABILITATION AND SERVICES ARE CUSTOM MADE AND MAILED TO INDIVIDUALS REQUESTING INFORMATION. BIASC HAS AN INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE AND SENDS OUT A NEWSLETTER ONCE A YEAR TO MEMBERS AND ANY INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUEST IT.

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 January 2001.

    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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