Brain Injury Association of America Inc
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.
Brain Injury Association of America Inc at a glance
In short: Brain Injury Association of America Inc gave $75K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +25.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,431,434
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Brain Injury Association of America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Pittsburgh ($25K). Together the top 3 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $80K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Seed grant, low dose naltrexone as a rehabilitation-relevant therapeutic to promote recovery after severe tbi | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Seed grant, effects of traumatic brain injuries and repeated impacts on atheletes' long term brain health | $25,000 |
| Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island Providence, RI | Seed grant, syn3 effects on chronic inflammation and neurodevelopment in neonatal hie | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,431,434 | $4,505,913 | $5,389,641 | $75,000 | 3 | $278,840 |
| 2024 | $6,920,545 | $4,990,382 | $4,449,420 | $79,806 | 4 | $300,544 |
| 2023 | $6,189,860 | $2,678,498 | $3,552,118 | $20,000 | 1 | $59,615 |
| 2022 | $6,827,712 | $3,478,724 | $3,027,216 | — | — | $58,188 |
| 2021 | $6,594,689 | $4,901,812 | $2,505,434 | $70,000 | 3 | $104,734 |
| 2020 | $4,045,445 | $2,622,920 | $2,496,268 | $29,893 | 2 | $43,587 |
| 2019 | $3,763,785 | $2,798,174 | $2,337,977 | — | — | $91,582 |
About Brain Injury Association of America Inc
Based on IRS filings
Brain Injury Association of America Inc is a public charity, based in Fairfax, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $279K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brain Injury Association of America Inc is led by Richard Willis, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 7 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Willis
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $316K (2025)
Melissa Nicewarner
Executive Director & Texas Chapter
New on the 2025 filing
41 hrs/week
$118K (2025)
David Harrington Mba Otrl Cbist
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephani Kelly
Senior Director of Outreach & Impact
Senior Director of Outreach & Impact → Senior Director of Outreac, 2024
Senior Director of Outreac → Senior Director of Outreach & Impact, 2025
On filings since 2023
52 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $138K (2025)
Ahmad Salam
Director of Finance & Operations
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$111K (2024) → $123K (2025)
Steven Walsh
Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$109K (2024) → $114K (2025)
Denver Supinger
Director of Advocacy & Government Relations
New on the 2025 filing
41 hrs/week
$117K (2025)
Paula Eichholz
Vice President, Community Dev't & Revenue
Senior Director of Development → Vice President, Community Dev't & Revenue, 2025
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$151K (2024) → $163K (2025)
Maureen Cunningham Cfre
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2020
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Page Melton Ivie
Board Member
Vice Chairwoman → Chairwoman, 2023
Chairwoman → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Strickland Ms Phd Fnan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher S. Brisbee Arm
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor M. Perfetto Phd Ms
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Finegan Msa Ctrs Fdrt
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Bingham Acas Maaa Cspa
Treasurer
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Owen Z. Perlman MD
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Steinhubl MBA
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Jackson Ms-Cccslp Mba Cbist
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Storto
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Jaffee Md Faan Fana
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Vaccaro Ms Cbis
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Florence A. Murray
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Gary Talley Phd Mph Ms Ot
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy A. Reisher Msw
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Shana De Caro Esq. (2019–2024) — Past Chair
- Former: Gregory Ayotte (2024) — Director of Consumer Services
- Former: Michael McFadden (2024) — Board Member
- Former: John D. Corrigan PhD (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mary S. Reitter Cae (2019–2023) — Executive Vice President & COO · Filing note: Until 053123
- Former: Sheldon L. Herring PhD (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole M. Godaire Cbis (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Robert S. Baker III (2021–2023) — Vice President · Filing note: Until 041523
- Former: Scott A. Shields (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Benji H. Wolken CPA (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Harold H. Ginsburg (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Susan H. Connors (2019–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Kent Hayden (2019–2021) — Treasurer-
- Former: Michael J. Bush MBA (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Harrington (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Eleanor Perfetto (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joanne Finegan (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Steven Schneider (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brent Masel (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gregory J. O'Shanick (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole M. Godaire (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tony L. Strickland (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Bud Brant A. Elkind Ms Cbis-T (2019) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Douglas L. Brewer MBA (2019) — Chairman
- Former: Ira Sherman Esq. (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Fidler-Dixon Ms Crc Ccm Cbis (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Post-Smith (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Mark J. Ashley Scd Ccc-Slp Ccm (2019) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $316K, to Richard Willis (President and CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Brain Injury Association of America Inc
How much does Brain Injury Association of America Inc give each year?
Brain Injury Association of America Inc gave $75K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $80K across 4 grants.
What is Brain Injury Association of America Inc's typical grant size?
Brain Injury Association of America Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Brain Injury Association of America Inc give grants?
Brain Injury Association of America Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (33%) and Rhode Island (33%).
Does Brain Injury Association of America Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Brain Injury Association of America Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Brain Injury Association of America Inc?
Brain Injury Association of America Inc reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
What is Brain Injury Association of America Inc's EIN?
Brain Injury Association of America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2716222. 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 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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