Brevard Parkinsons Support Group Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide support and education to those with Parkinson's disease and their families and caregivers. Our non-profit is guided by the BPA board of directors, composed of individuals with Parkinson's Disease, caregivers and associated professionals from the area. The BPA serves all of Brevard County and is funded by donations, sponsorships and fundraisers. We provide scholarships to those who are unable to pay for services related to Parkinson's. We encourage them to participate in exercise programs, speech therapy, Occupational therapy to help with the symptoms of Parkinson's. Our board members do not receive any compensation and are advocates in the community. We provide support groups, and money to local organizations to provide services to those with Parkinson's.
- Income
- $96,313
- Spending
- $53,324
- Reserves
- 15.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- Received a grant from the Florida Blue Sapphire Award for our work in the community. We were one of 100 organizations that were picked for this award. It has allowed us to offer more support to those with Parkinson's disease and work with other organizations in setting up more services. We are now able to become better advocates in the community due to this grant.
- $9,553 spent. Parkinson's walk/run was held as a fundraiser and to promote awareness to the disease. We had over 175 runners and walkers participate on this day. There were speakers, vendors and information for the community. We were also able to donate to the venue for allowing us to use their area and promote fellowship with them. The event was held at the Veterans Memorial Center, we have over 6,000 people in Brevard county with Parkinsons's disease. We have a very large veteran population and have been working with the VA to offer services to those with Parkinson's disease.
- $20,318 spent. We held a Brain Summit in partnership with a group of movement disorder doctors from Orlando. The event was open to everyone in the community and offered information on new medications, treatments and help for the caregivers. There were over 300 people in attendance for this event. We were able to donate money to the doctors group to help with their support groups for Spanish speaking people with Parkinson's disease. Vendors were there to provide information and support to those who attended.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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