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Brain Injury Association of Colorado Inc

EIN 84-0893049 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH GUIDANCE, RESOURCES, SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION, WE SEEK TO ENGAGE WITH COLORADANS IN THE LIFELONG GROWTH OF THOSE AFFECTED BY AN INJURY TO THE BRAIN.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
53
Highest pay
$120,944, president/ce

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

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 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    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 (5)
  1. $1.6 million spent. BRAIN INJURY CAN BE HARD TO SEE AND UNDERSTAND, BUT AT BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO, WE GET IT. WE KNOW EACH PERSON WITH A BRAIN INJURY IS UNIQUE AND CAN BE STRUGGLING WITH SO MANY THINGS. EVERY DAY, WE PROVIDE THE SUPPORT, CONNECTIONS, AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES THAT CAREGIVERS AND THE PROFESSIONALS THEY WORK WITH NEED. BECAUSE WHEN WE DO, SURVIVORS OF A BRAIN INJURY HAVE A CHANCE TO THRIVE.
  2. $763,113 spent. CLIENT SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES: SELF-MANAGEMENT/SKILL BUILDING - SELF-MANAGEMENT IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED AND AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS OF A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) WHO WANT TO INVEST TIME IN IMPROVING THEIR SKILLS IN SPECIFIC AREAS THAT CAN BE CHALLENGING AFTER A BRAIN INJURY. BIAC ADVISORS WILL WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH EACH PARTICIPANT TO ASSESS THEIR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES, IDENTIFY NATURAL SUPPORTS IN THEIR LIFE, AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING SPECIFIC SKILLS WITH THE GOAL OF GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY. RESOURCE NAVIGATION: RESOURCE NAVIGATION IS OUR FOUNDATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND CAREGIVERS. IT IS INTENDED TO BE QUICK AND EASY TO ACCESS. EDUCATION CONSULTATION - BIAC PROVIDES STATE-WIDE INTAKE AND REFERRALS OF YOUTHS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH ANY TYPE OF BRAIN INJURY. BIAC WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS WELL AS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND SCHOOLS TO HELP THE CHILD AND FAMILY TO THRIVE IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM POST-INJURY. CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM - OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM SO THEY MAY IMPROVE THEIR WELL- BEING AND STRENGTHEN THE GREATER COMMUNITY. WE APPROACH INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE SYSTEM WITH THE SAME COMPASSION AND NONDISCRIMINATORY MINDSET AS WE DO FOR ALL SURVIVORS OF AN INJURY TO THE BRAIN. CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS - SEVERAL CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS DESIGNED FOR SURVIVORS OF A BRAIN INJURY AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS/CAREGIVERS ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE WORKSHOPS ARE FREE OR VERY AFFORDABLE AND FEATURE TOPICS THAT SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS CAN USE AT HOME. COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION - BIAC STAFF GIVE PRESENTATIONS, EXHIBITS, AND SEMINARS THROUGHOUT COLORADO TO MANY DIFFERENT COMMUNITY GROUPS DEPENDING ON THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. STAFF ATTEND AND EXHIBIT AT CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS IN ORDER TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF BRAIN INJURY IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO SHARE INFORMATION ON LOCAL RESOURCES. PUBLIC POLICY - BIAC ENGAGES IN STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY TO ENCOURAGE POLICIES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF SURVIVORS OF A BRAIN INJURY. BIAC ALSO WORKS TOWARDS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF CARE, WHICH INCLUDES APPROPRIATE SERVICES AND BENEFITS FOR PERSONS WITH BRAIN INJURY. ONLINE RESOURCE DIRECTORY - EXTENSIVE AND UP TO DATE DATABASE OF BRAIN INJURY RELATED PROVIDERS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS ON OUR WEBSITE. THIS IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE DIRECTORY ON COLORADO BASED BRAIN INJURY PROVIDERS IN THE STATE. SUPPORT GROUPS - OVER 80 STATE-WIDE SUPPORT GROUPS MEET ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR UNDERSTANDING MORE ABOUT BRAIN INJURY, LEARNING ABOUT RESOURCES IN THEIR COMMUNITY, EMOTIONAL HEALING, SOCIALIZATION, AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE UNDERSTOOD AND TO EXPRESS ONESELF, AND EXPLORING COMMON NEEDS AND STRENGTHS. RECREATION AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS - WE OFFER MULTI-DAY PROGRAMS, ONE-DAY RECREATION PROGRAMS, AND NUMEROUS SOCIAL EVENTS. PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF COLORADO WITH CARING, PROFESSIONAL, AND HIGHLY EXPERIENCED STAFF. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HIKING, CLIMBING, A ROPES COURSE, CYCLING, RAFTING, AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND OUTINGS. WINTER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, TUBING, AND ICE FISHING. PEER MENTORSHIP - THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS EXPLORE RESILIENCY, DEFINE WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE, AND THEN TO TAKE STEPS IN THIS DIRECTION. THE PROGRAM SPANS UP TO A YEAR IN DURATION, WITH WEEKLY PHONE OR VIDEO CONFERENCE CONTACTS, AND IF POSSIBLE, A MONTHLY COMMUNITY ACTIVITY (DEPENDENT UPON PROXIMITY, TRANSPORTATION AND PERSONAL BUDGETS). CLIENT SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES: SELF-MANAGEMENT/SKILL BUILDING - SELF-MANAGEMENT IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED AND AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS OF A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) WHO WANT TO INVEST TIME IN IMPROVING THEIR SKILLS IN SPECIFIC AREAS THAT CAN BE CHALLENGING AFTER A BRAIN INJURY. BIAC ADVISORS WILL WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH EACH PARTICIPANT TO ASSESS THEIR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES, IDENTIFY NATURAL SUPPORTS IN THEIR LIFE, AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING SPECIFIC SKILLS WITH THE GOAL OF GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY. RESOURCE NAVIGATION: RESOURCE NAVIGATION IS OUR FOUNDATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND CAREGIVERS. IT IS INTENDED TO BE QUICK AND EASY TO ACCESS. EDUCATION CONSULTATION - BIAC PROVIDES STATE-WIDE INTAKE AND REFERRALS OF YOUTHS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH ANY TYPE OF BRAIN INJURY. BIAC WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS WELL AS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND SCHOOLS TO HELP THE CHILD AND FAMILY TO THRIVE IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM POST-INJURY. CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM - OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM SO THEY MAY IMPROVE THEIR WELL- BEING AND STRENGTHEN THE GREATER COMMUNITY. WE APPROACH INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE SYSTEM WITH THE SAME COMPASSION AND NONDISCRIMINATORY MINDSET AS WE DO FOR ALL SURVIVORS OF AN INJURY TO THE BRAIN. CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS - SEVERAL CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS DESIGNED FOR SURVIVORS OF A BRAIN INJURY AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS/CAREGIVERS ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE WORKSHOPS ARE FREE OR VERY AFFORDABLE AND FEATURE TOPICS THAT SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS CAN USE AT HOME. COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION - BIAC STAFF GIVE PRESENTATIONS, EXHIBITS, AND SEMINARS THROUGHOUT COLORADO TO MANY DIFFERENT COMMUNITY GROUPS DEPENDING ON THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. STAFF ATTEND AND EXHIBIT AT CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS IN ORDER TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF BRAIN INJURY IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO SHARE INFORMATION ON LOCAL RESOURCES. PUBLIC POLICY - BIAC ENGAGES IN STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY TO ENCOURAGE POLICIES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF SURVIVORS OF A BRAIN INJURY. BIAC ALSO WORKS TOWARDS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF CARE, WHICH INCLUDES APPROPRIATE SERVICES AND BENEFITS FOR PERSONS WITH BRAIN INJURY. ONLINE RESOURCE DIRECTORY - EXTENSIVE AND UP TO DATE DATABASE OF BRAIN INJURY RELATED PROVIDERS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS ON OUR WEBSITE. THIS IS THE MOST COMPREH
  3. $308,684 spent. VALOR ON THE FAX: THE ASSOCIATION HAS PAIRED WITH BROTHERS REDEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE HOMES TO UNHOUSED PEOPLE EXPERIENCING DISABILITY, PRIMARILY A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY.
  4. $77,826 spent. CAMPS - WEEK-LONG EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL, AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH WITH A BRAIN INJURY. CONFERENCES - EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS IN THE BRAIN INJURY FIELD AS WELL AS SURVIVORS OF A BRAIN INJURY.
  5. CAMPS - WEEK-LONG EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL, AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH WITH A BRAIN INJURY. CONFERENCES - EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS IN THE BRAIN INJURY FIELD AS WELL AS SURVIVORS OF A BRAIN INJURY.

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 June 1983.

    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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