Nonprofit · EIN 04-2716222
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC
Tax-exempt · FAIRFAX, VA 22031
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,505,913 | $5,389,641 | -$883,728 | $6,431,434 | $826,434 | $5,605,000 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,990,382 | $4,449,420 | $540,962 | $6,920,545 | $656,453 | $6,264,092 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,678,498 | $3,552,118 | -$873,620 | $6,189,860 | $549,434 | $5,640,426 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,860,092
- of which government grants
- $704,804
- Program service revenue
- $1,224,724
- Investment income
- $278,840
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $96,975
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$139,614
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $268,037
- Other revenue
- $142,257
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $84,346
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $524,060
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,040,900
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,919,923
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $60,034
- Accounting fees
- $56,972
- Travel
- $134,042
- Depreciation
- $123,766
- Program services (functional)
- $3,925,335
- Management and general (functional)
- $588,392
- Fundraising (functional)
- $875,914
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,920,545
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,431,434
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $826,434
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,605,000
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $217,201
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,636,896
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,633,204
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $971,796
- Gross receipts
- $5,669,878
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 1,200
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD WILLIS | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 50 | $316,129 | $25,175 |
| PAULA EICHHOLZ | VP, COMMUNITY DEV'T AND REVENUE Officer | 50 | $163,429 | $19,327 |
| AHMAD SALAM | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $122,665 | $26,459 |
| STEPHANI KELLY | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH AND IMPACT Highest-paid employee | 52 | $137,935 | $9,436 |
| DENVER SUPINGER | DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 41 | $117,430 | $16,221 |
| MELISSA NICEWARNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TEXAS CHAPTER Highest-paid employee | 41 | $118,120 | $13,373 |
| STEVEN WALSH | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 45 | $113,695 | $7,890 |
| KEVIN BINGHAM ACAS MAAA CSPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER S BRISBEE ARM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN CUNNINGHAM CFRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE FINEGAN MSA CTRS FDRT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HARRINGTON MBA OTRL CBIST | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE JACKSON MS-CCCSLP MBA CBIST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JAFFEE MD FAAN FANA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAGE MELTON IVIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLORENCE A MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELEANOR M PERFETTO PHD MS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| OWEN Z PERLMAN MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PEGGY A REISHER MSW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANDY STEINHUBL MBA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID STORTO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TONY STRICKLAND MS PHD FNAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLI GARY TALLEY PHD MPH MS OT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MONICA VACCARO MS CBIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD WILLIS | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 60 | $267,862 | $28,099 |
| PAULA EICHHOLZ | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 55 | $151,286 | $19,164 |
| AHMAD SALAM | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 55 | $111,409 | $36,636 |
| STEPHANI KELLY | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OUTREAC Highest-paid employee | 55 | $126,362 | $8,731 |
| STEVE WALSH | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 55 | $109,357 | $7,589 |
| GREGORY AYOTTE | DIRECTOR OF CONSUMER SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 55 | $106,532 | $7,393 |
| MONICA VACARO MS CBIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID STORTO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY STEINHUBL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| OWEN Z PERLMAN MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCFADDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JAFFEE MD FAAN FANA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE JACKSON MS-CCCSLP MBA CBIST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY STRICKLAND MS PHD FNAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER S BRISBEE ARM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN CUNNINGHAM CFRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE FINEGAN MSA CTRS FDRT | SECRETARY (FROM 05/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAGE MELTON IVIE | CHAIRWOMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANA DE CARO ESQ | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELEANOR M PERFETTO PHD MS | SECRETARY (THRU 05/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN BINGHAM ACAS MAAA CSPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HARRINGTON MBA OTRL CBIST | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD WILLIS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 60 | $284,329 | $17,234 |
| MARY S REITTER CAE UNTIL 053123 | EXECUTIVE VP & COO Officer | 60 | $114,442 | $14,103 |
| STEPHANI KELLY | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH AND IMPACT Highest-paid employee | 55 | $106,557 | $6,914 |
| ROBERT S BAKER III UNTIL 041523 | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 50 | $23,584 | $1,468 |
| KEVIN BINGHAM ACAS MAAA CSPA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER S BRISBEE ARM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN D CORRIGAN PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN CUNNINGHAM CFRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANA DE CARO ESQ | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE FINEGAN MSA CTRS FDRT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT A SHIELDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE M GODAIRE CBIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HARRINGTON MBA OTRL CBIST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAGE MELTON IVIE | CHAIRWOMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELDON L HERRING PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| OWEN Z PERLMAN MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELEANOR M PERFETTO PHD MS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY STRICKLAND MS PHD FNAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY STEINHUBL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3057 NUTLEY ST STE 805, FAIRFAX, VA 22031-1931
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RICK WILLIS, 3057 NUTLEY STREET STE 805, FAIRFAX, VA 22031
- Signed the 990
- RICK WILLIS, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (703) 761-0750
- Website
- WWW.BIAUSA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- UHY ADVISORS MID-ATLANTIC INC
Mission
(SEE SCHEDULE O)TO ADVANCE BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS, RESEARCH, TREATMENT, AND EDUCATION AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY BRAIN INJURY. THROUGH ADVOCACY, BIAA'S GOAL IS TO BRING HELP, HOPE, AND HEALING TO MILLIONS OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH BRAIN INJURY, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE THEM.
Program accomplishments
- BIAA LEADS THE NATION IN RAISING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING ABOUT BRAIN INJURY THROUGH ITS AWARD-WINNING WEBSITE, WWW.BIAUSA.ORG, ROBUST SOCIAL MEDIA, AND SOUGHT-AFTER PUBLIC SPEAKERS. THE PUBLICATIONS OFFERED BY BIAA ARE AVAILABLE IN PRINT AND DIGITAL FORMAT AND INCLUDE FACT SHEETS, QUARTERLY NEWS MAGAZINES, AND INFORMATIONAL BROCHURES. DURING 2025, BIAA'S #MORETHANMYBRAININJURY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN WAS HELD DURING BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH. THE CAMPAIGN HELPED THE PUBLIC UNDERSTAND THE MANY CAUSES OF BRAIN INJURY WHILE EMPOWERING BRAIN INJURY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO TELL THEIR STORY TO DISPEL COMMON MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS.Expenses $1,149,315 · revenue $329,533
- AFFILIATE SERVICES - BIAA PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, OPERATIONAL BEST PRACTICES, AND INDIVIDUALIZED FUNDRAISING TRAINING AND CONSULTATION TO A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF CHARTERED STATE AFFILIATES, DIVISIONS, LOCAL CHAPTERS, AND SUPPORT GROUPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL THOSE WHOSE LIVES ARE AFFECTED BY BRAIN INJURY.Expenses $1,093,834 · revenue $145,065
- EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RESEARCH - BIAA EDUCATES BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS, CAREGIVERS AND PROFESSIONALS EVERY YEAR THROUGH SEVERAL PROGRAMS. THESE INCLUDE FREE AND LOW-COST WEBINARS, IN-PERSON CONFERENCES, AND SPECIALIZED RESOURCES AND MATERIALS. BIAA'S ACADEMY OF CERTIFIED BRAIN INJURY SPECIALISTS (ACBIS) PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW INDIVIDUALS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BRAIN INJURY AND EARN A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIAL. ACBIS PROGRAMS PROVIDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, AND ONGOING RESOURCES FOR SPECIALISTS IN THE BRAIN INJURY COMMUNITY. CURRENT ACBIS PROGRAMS INCLUDE CERTIFIED BRAIN INJURY SPECIALIST (CBIS), CERTIFIED BRAIN INJURY SPECIALIST TRAINER (CBIST) AND PROVISIONAL CERTIFIED BRAIN INJURY SPECIALIST (PCBIS) CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS THE BRAIN INJURY FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. BIAA'S ACBIS PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO GROW THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OFFERINGS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION COMMUNITY. BIAA ACCELERATES RESEARCH AND THE DISCOVERY OF CURES BY AWARDING GRANTS TO DISSERTATION CANDIDATES, YOUNG INVESTIGATORS, AND BRAIN INJURY SCHOLARS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. BIAA'S STAFF AND LEADERS ARE KEY PARTNERS IN ADVISING RESEARCHERS AND DISSEMINATING FINDINGS.Expenses $884,231 · grants $84,346 · revenue $1,018,163
- GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND ADVOCACY - BIAA AND ITS NETWORK OF ADVOCATES EDUCATE FEDERAL POLICYMAKERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BY INFORMING THEM ABOUT LIFE-SAVING RESEARCH, ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR PEOPLE WITH BRAIN INJURIES. DURING 2025, BIAA ASSISTED THE CONGRESSIONAL BRAIN INJURY TASK FORCE IN CONDUCTING THE ANNUAL BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS DAY ON CAPITOL HILL, WHICH WAS HELD IN MARCH; IT CONSISTED OF IN-PERSON MEETINGS FOR SELECTED CONSTITUENTS THAT BIAA ARRANGED FOR WITH VARIOUS LAW MAKERS. BIAA KEEPS ITS CONSTITUENTS ABREAST OF RELEVANT PUBLIC POLICY THROUGH ITS FREE WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER, POLICY CORNER.Expenses $509,076
- INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SERVICES - BIAA OPERATES THE TOLL-FREE NATIONAL BRAIN INJURY INFORMATION CENTER (NBIIC), WHICH CONNECTS CALLERS TO A TRAINED SPECIALIST WHO IS COMPASSIONATE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT LOCAL RESOURCES. NBIIC OFFERS INFORMATION IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. BIAA RESPONDS TO INQUIRIES FOR PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE. THE PEOPLE BIAA HELPS RANGE FROM FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH A CHILD IN A COMA TO CAREGIVERS WONDERING HOW TO SUPPORT A LOVED ONE WHO WAS INJURED MANY YEARS AGO.Expenses $288,879
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2716222
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,431,434
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,669,878
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,505,913 | $5,389,641 | $6,431,434 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,990,382 | $4,449,420 | $6,920,545 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,678,498 | $3,552,118 | $6,189,860 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,478,724 | $3,027,216 | $6,827,712 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2716222).
Questions about BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC
- What is the EIN of BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC is 04-2716222.
- Is BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RICK WILLIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $316,129 (RICHARD WILLIS, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,505,913, expenses of $5,389,641 and total assets of $6,431,434 at year end.
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