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Help for Brain Injured Children Inc

EIN 95-2758212 · La Habra, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide a safe and caring environment including academics, physical development, positive behavior support, vocational training and communication where all individuals with disabilities have the opportunity to develop their maximum potential and improve their quality of life.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
51
Volunteers
1
Highest pay
$115,000, executive director

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

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 48 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

    9 of 9 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 (2)
  1. $1.6 million spent. Cleta Harder Developmental School Program:Provides an alternative special education program designed to allow students with multiple and various disabilities to maximize their development. Students receive individualized academic programs to meet their specific needs and abilities. Additional services in the following areas are available. Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Vocational Training, and Positive Behavior Support.* Provided more than 1.67M Special Academic Instruction (SAI) minutes to students requiring extensive support needs.* Provided 244,950 minutes of related services (Occupational Therapy, Speech, Behavior Support) to students requiring extensive support needs.* 100% of students with Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) demonstrated a measurable reduction in targeted maladaptive behaviors (averaging a 35% reduction in frequency or duration of behavior).* 100% of instructional staff were provided ongoing coaching/training in ABA-based strategies.* 73% of students demonstrated mastery of at least one replacement behavior goal from their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
  2. $534,746 spent. HBIC ADULT DAY PROGRAM (ADP)ADP PROVIDES TRAINING AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND AWARENESS FOR INDIVIDUALS BEYOND THE AGE OF TYPICAL SPECIAL EDUCATION (22+ YEARS). THOUGH INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT IS THE PRIMARY FOCUS, THE MISSION OF HBIC ADP IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY SUPPORT FOR MEANINGFUL INTEGRATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES THROUGH PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING, A QUALIFIED AND ENGAGED STAFF AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL. THE PROGRAM OFFERS ON-GOING TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROFILES A STAFF-TO-CONSUMER RATION OF 1:3.* Maintained a 90% rate of client enrollment.* Added two (2) additional community partners/volunteer sites for program clients.* Successfully implemented 118 of 175 (67%) Individual Program Plan (IPP) goals for clients.

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 November 6, 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 December 1972.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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