The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Hanover, Massachusetts, formed in 1994. It supports brain aneurysm research and works to raise awareness and promote early detection, improve patient outcomes, and support patients and families.
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc gave $640K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), top state Massachusetts. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $640,000
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,667
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $2,280,909
- +4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (10 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2026 application cycle ran from February 1 through May 4, 2026, and is past. The application page describes a research grant application process.
- Review Cycle
- May 4, 2026, for the 2026 cycle.
- Deadline
- May 4, 2026, for the 2026 cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 269 Hanover Street Bldg 3, Hanover, MA 02339
Phone: (781) 826-5556
Website: https://bafound.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mass General Hospital ($50K). Together the top 10 received $465K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 59 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it funds researchers across the United States and Canada. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest listed state shares were Massachusetts (23%), Pennsylvania (14%), and Texas (14%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 15 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $44K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $48K first-time, $40K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $465K (2021) to $640K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $640K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Hospital Boston, MA | — | $50,000 |
| Penn State College University Park, PA | — | $50,000 |
| State Univ of New York Albany, NY | — | $50,000 |
| Timothy Becker Hanover, MA | — | $50,000 |
| Univ of Florida Gainesville, FL | — | $50,000 |
| Univeristy of Texas Houston Houston, TX | — | $50,000 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital Boston, MA | — | $45,000 |
| Astria Biosciences Pittsburgh, PA | — | $40,000 |
| Northshore University Heal Evanston, IL | — | $40,000 |
| St Josephs Hospital Nashua, NH | — | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,280,909 | $2,077,400 | $2,307,547 | $640,000 | 15 | $46,503 |
| 2023 | $2,180,877 | $1,749,161 | $2,199,271 | $605,000 | 12 | $24,982 |
| 2022 | $2,425,424 | $1,975,510 | $1,912,719 | $635,319 | 17 | $14,977 |
| 2021 | $2,538,861 | $1,857,529 | $1,439,868 | $465,000 | 15 | $28,760 |
| 2020 | $1,910,071 | $1,244,031 | $1,248,281 | — | — | $10,996 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to promote early detection by sharing knowledge and raising awareness of brain aneurysm signs, symptoms, and risk factors; work with medical communities to support patients and families; and advance research to improve outcomes and save lives.
Its research program invites proposals in basic scientific, translational, and clinical research, including work on early detection, treatment methods, imaging, subarachnoid hemorrhage and its complications, and artificial intelligence. The foundation says it funds researchers across the United States and Canada. Its 2024 filing reports that it educated more than 6,000 primary care professionals through PriMed lectures, held support groups across the United States, and held a Hill Day focused on research funding and best practices.
Recipients include hospitals, universities, and other research institutions, as reflected in the 2024 grants. One recipient, Louisiana State University Eunice, describes its own mission as supporting programs and activities that benefit LSU Eunice.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $640,000, with awards from $30,000 to $50,000 and a median of $40,000. The 2024 filing also describes $608,938 in research funding awarded to 15 projects.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $50,000 each to Mass General Hospital, Penn State College, the State University of New York, Timothy Becker, the University of Florida, and the University of Texas Houston. Other listed awards included $45,000 to Brigham and Women’s Hospital and $30,000 to Louisiana State University Eunice.
The foundation’s grant application page describes awards ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 and says funds may support start-up projects or supplement other funding. Indirect costs are not funded; salaries, including graduate student or postdoctoral fellow salaries, may be requested at the principal investigator’s discretion. The sample application asks for a research abstract and a lay description of the project, and requests an NIH biosketch. It also asks applicants to indicate whether human or animal experiments are involved.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christine Buckley as executive director; Thomas Tinlin as chairman; Paul Games as treasurer; and Deidre Buckley as secretary. It also lists Joy Mullin, Joseph Rooney, Elaine Schaller, and Arlicia Albert as members, and Karlyn Soulas and Sarah Houlton as directors.
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc is led by Christine Buckley, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Buckley
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $162K (2024)
Thomas Tinlin
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karlyn Soulas
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Shing
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Houlton
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Schaller
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Rooney
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy Mullin
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Games
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deidre Buckley
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arlicia Albert
Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jeffrey B. Harvey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Rogers (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brian A. Leuthner (2020) — Director
- Former: Deidre Buckley Np (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Prattipipati Laxminarain (2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Campbell (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $162K, to Christine Buckley (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc
How much does The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc give each year?
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc gave $640K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $605K across 12 grants.
What is The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $42,667, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc that year got $44K on average.
Where does The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc give grants?
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (14%) and Texas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Who are The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mass General Hospital ($50,000), Penn State College ($50,000) and State Univ of New York ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc?
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to promote early detection by sharing knowledge and raising awareness of brain aneurysm signs, symptoms, and risk factors; work with medical communities to support patients and families; and advance research to improve outcomes and save lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc?
The 2026 application cycle ran from February 1 through May 4, 2026, and is past. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3243864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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