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Alabama Head Injury Foundation Inc

EIN 63-0893496 · Hoover, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SURVIVORS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND FOR THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
19
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$136,406, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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

    15 of 15 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 September 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 (6)
  1. $520,320 spent. RESOURCE COORDINATION - AHIF UTILIZES SIX SUPPORT SPECIALISTS, LOCATED ACROSS THE STATE, TO MEET CLIENTS WHERE THEY ARE - HELPING PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT IN THE EARLY STAGES FOLLOWING AN INJURY, AND ALSO LONG-TERM SUPPORT FOR THE OFTEN LIFE-LONG JOURNEY THAT IS RECOVERY. THIS INCLUDES ASSISTING WITH HOME MODIFICATIONS, SECURING EQUIPMENT, NAVIGATING THE SSI/SSID PATHWAY, AND KEEPING THE SURVIVOR AND THEIR FAMILY FOCUSED ON SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM GOALS THAT WILL LEAD TO THE BEST QUALITY OF LIFE POSSIBLE.
  2. $201,789 spent. SUPPORT GROUPS - AHIF PROVIDES IN-PERSON AND ON-LINE SUPPORT GROUP OPTIONS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES TO CLIENTS, AND TO CAREGIVERS, WHO MIGHT FEEL ALONE AND ISOLATED FOLLOWING THEIR INJURY. THESE SUPPORT GROUPS CREATE A SENSE OF EXTENDED FAMILY FOR MANY OF THE CLIENTS WE SERVE, AND ALSO TO CAREGIVERS LOOKING TO FIND OTHERS WHO UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES OF BEING A 24/7 CAREGIVER.
  3. $242,101 spent. COUNSELING - AHIF PROVIDES FREE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING TO SURVIVORS, AND TO THEIR FAMILIES, RECOGNIZING THE EMOTIONAL TOLL THAT THE RECOVERY PROCESS TAKES ON NOT JUST THE SURVIVOR, BUT ALSO THEIR FAMILY.
  4. $106,341 spent. RESPITE CARE IS A PROGRAM OF AHIF IN WHICH ELIGIBLE CLIENT FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED A VOUCHER AND THEN CONNECTED TO ONE OF THE PARTNER HOME HEALTH AGENCIES AHIF WORKS WITH TO SCHEDULE FREE RESPITE CARE SO THAT CAREGIVERS CAN SECURE A MUCH NEEDED BREAK FROM THE 24/7 DEMANDS OF SERVING IN THAT ROLE.
  5. $153,110 spent. TBI CAMPS INCLUDE THREE RECREATIONAL CAMPS AHIF PROVIDES, LOCATED AT CAMP ASCCA AND CAMP MCDOWELL WHERE CLIENTS AND CAREGIVERS TAKE PART IN DAILY SCHEDULE OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND FUN. AHIF FURTHER OFFERS BRIGHT IDEAS TBI CAMPS WHICH INVOLVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE STATE TO PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH A THREE-DAY INTENSIVE CAMP, WHERE THEY WORK WITH STUDENTS FROM MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR CONTINUED RECOVERY. THIS ACCESS TO THERAPY, WHEN INSURANCE WILL NO LONGER PROVIDES IT, AND AWARENESS OF NEW INITIATIVES PROMOTES A RENEWED ENTHUSIASM IN BOTH SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS TO CONTINUE TO SEEK OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECOVERY AND AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE.
  6. $175,526 spent. OTHER TBI PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROGRAMS ASSOCIATED WITH A FEDERAL GRANT THROUGH THE ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING (ACL), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REHAB SERVICES (ADRS). AS PART OF THIS GRANT, AHIF MADE TARGETED EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY, RECRUIT AND ENGAGE UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, INCLUDING VETERANS, NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING RESIDENTS, VICTIMS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, AND CAREGIVERS. AHIF FURTHER PROVIDED TARGETED PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS AND CAREGIVERS. PROGRAMS FOR CAREGIVERS INCLUDE ON-LINE SUPPORT GROUPS, DEDICATED DAY-LONG CAREGIVER SESSIONS, AND A CAREGIVER BOOK CLUB.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 May 1985.

    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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