Brain Bowl Events Inc
Mission Statement: Highlighting and fundraising for other Alzheimers, Parkinsons and dementia-related non-profits, uniting all of us to help raise awareness, promote understanding and support those living in our community and their loved ones coping with neurocognitive disorders.
Brain Bowl Events Inc at a glance
In short: Brain Bowl Events Inc gave $138K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $137,516
- +418.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,919
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $34,821
- -77.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Brain Bowl Events Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sweet Dream Makers ($51K). Together the top 6 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 13 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Brain Bowl Events Inc gives
- Giving grew 190% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $138K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Dream Makers Boca Raton, FL | Raise awareness for Alzheimers and other disorders | $50,500 |
| Boca Ballet Theater Boca Raton, FL | Raise awareness for Alzheimers and other disorders | $50,100 |
| The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Raise awareness for Alzheimers and other disorders | $15,000 |
| George Snow Scholarship Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Raise awareness for Alzheimers and other disorders | $9,000 |
| The Diaper Company Covering South Florida Boca Raton, FL | Raise awareness for Alzheimers and other disorders | $7,500 |
| Florence Fuller Child Development Centers Boca Raton, FL | Raise awareness for Alzheimers and other disorders | $5,416 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,821 | $251,283 | $371,050 | $137,516 | 6 |
| 2024 | $154,588 | $291,445 | $145,319 | $26,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $8,462 | $244,640 | $267,431 | $132,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | $31,253 | $120,105 | $120,105 | $47,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | $31,253 | $43,370 | $66,749 | $27,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | $30,000 | $193,384 | $166,481 | $25,272 | 3 |
About Brain Bowl Events Inc
Based on IRS filings
Brain Bowl Events Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Boca Raton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $35K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $138K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brain Bowl Events Inc is led by Pamela Higer-Polani, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela Higer-Polani
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Ariel Polani
CFO
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lior Polani
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Pamela Higer Polani (2019–2024) — President
- Former: Cheryl Van Hare (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Rachel Lenner (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Rachel Long (2023) — Worker
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Brain Bowl Events Inc
How much does Brain Bowl Events Inc give each year?
Brain Bowl Events Inc gave $138K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $27K across 1 grant.
What is Brain Bowl Events Inc's typical grant size?
Brain Bowl Events Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $22,919, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Brain Bowl Events Inc give grants?
Brain Bowl Events Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (5 grants).
Does Brain Bowl Events Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Brain Bowl Events Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Raise awareness for Alzheimers and other disorders" (6 grants).
Who are Brain Bowl Events Inc's largest grantees?
Brain Bowl Events Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sweet Dream Makers ($50,500), Boca Ballet Theater ($50,100) and The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brain Bowl Events Inc?
Brain Bowl Events Inc reported $35K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $251K.
What is Brain Bowl Events Inc?
Brain Bowl Events Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Boca Raton, FL. It holds $35K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Brain Bowl Events Inc's EIN?
Brain Bowl Events Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0638602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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