Brain Injury Association of New Mexico
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to assist people and families living with brain injury, concussion and stroke thrive in their communities through support, advocacy, education, research, and prevention.
- Income
- $96,148
- Spending
- $89,898
- Reserves
- 4.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Highest pay
- $2,200, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (1)
- $85,495 spent. Our primary activity is to provide information and referrals to people across the state of New Mexico via a phone line, an email address, a monthly resource group, four support groups, and an annual conference.In 2025, the agency continued to hold the NM Health Care Authority contract to operate the NM Brain Injury Resource Center. The program is staffed by one full-time (1.0 FTE) and one part-time (0.25 FTE) employee. The full-time staff member earned the Certified Brain Injury Specialist credential.Programming expanded to include additional activity groups open to the community, including a Writing Group, Breakfast and Crafts, Tech Time, Game Day, and monthly bowling, all designed to support the brain injury community. Four support groups and a monthly resource group also remained active.Volunteers completed training in anti-bullying, anti-sexual harassment, and confidentiality. A support group facilitator training and consultation group was established to strengthen group leadership and consistency.The board was strengthened by the addition of three masters level clinicians, representing occupational therapy (OT), speech-language pathology (SLP), and social work (LMSW). The president earned the Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer (CBIST) credential. The OT and SLP board members also hold CBIST credentials.The organization engaged professionals to support the development and delivery of the following educational programs in 2025. These individuals contributed their expertise on a voluntary basis, with stipends anticipated but not guaranteed at the time of service.Annual Brain Injury Awareness Community Conference: Community, Compassion, and the Road to RecoveryAnnual Behavioral Health and Healthcare Provider Conference: Treating the Hidden Injury: Adapting Mental Health and Rehabilitation Services for People with a History of Brain Injury.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2021.
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 2025.
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 January 2022.
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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