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BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE OF ARIZONA

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 942937165 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.biaaz.org
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$144K
employees
12
volunteers
159
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

BIAAZ IS DEDICATED TO CREATING A BETTER FUTURE THROUGH BRAIN INJUSRY PREVENTION, ADVOCACY, AD EDUCATION. WE SUPPORT, CONNECT, AND EMPOWER BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS ON THEIR JOURNEYS TO REOVERY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona is a statewide organization dedicated to improving the lives of brain injury survivors and their caregivers. They achieve this through prevention, advocacy, and education, offering support, connection, and empowerment on the journey to recovery. The organization also works with professionals to enhance understanding and treatment of brain injuries.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Resource Facilitation Database
A directory for professionals specializing in brain injury services to connect with those in need. Professionals can apply to be part of this vetted neuro database.
Support Team
Provides complimentary services and support to patients and clients who may need assistance related to brain injury.
Training and Presentations
Offers training and presentations to professionals and the public on brain injury prevention, awareness, and best practices for accommodating survivors and their families.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Peer Support & Wellness for Neurological Injuries 2 activities
    • Brain Injury Support Groups
      Operates various in-person and virtual support groups across Arizona for brain injury survivors, their caregivers, family members, and specific demographics like adult males, women, and survivors of drunk/distracted driving accidents, meeting monthly.
    • Local and virtual support groups for brain injury survivors and caregivers
      Offers in-person and virtual support groups for brain injury survivors (age 18+) and their family members, friends, and caregivers, with monthly meetings in Phoenix and Tucson and virtual groups accessible statewide.
  • Harm Reduction Supply Distribution & Education 2 activities
    • Brain Injury and Substance Use Disorder Support
      Provides guidance, resources, and support to individuals struggling with brain injury and co-occurring substance use disorder, including connecting clients with neuro-providers and healthcare services through a State Opioid Response Team.
    • Support and resource coordination for brain injury and co-occurring conditions
      Provides guidance, resources, and referrals for individuals managing brain injury alongside substance use disorder, interpersonal violence, or veteran-related needs, including connection to neuro-providers and healthcare services to support housing and health stability through the State Opioid Response Team.
  • Themed Community Fundraising Events 1 activity
    • Annual Run, Walk, & Roll Event
      Organizes an annual Run, Walk, & Roll event to support the brain injury community.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Annual Run, Walk, & Roll event
      Organizes an annual Run, Walk, & Roll event to raise support and awareness for the brain injury community in Arizona.
    • Brain Injury Screening and Evaluation
      Utilizes screening tools to identify individuals who may have a brain injury and require further evaluation.
    • Brain injury screening and evaluation referral
      Conducts screenings using standardized tools to identify individuals who may have an undiagnosed brain injury and connects them with appropriate evaluation and support services.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$1.32M
Contributions & grants$1.28M97%
Program service revenue$66K5%
Investment income$530%
Other revenue$-27K
expenses
Total expenses$1.30M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$734K
Grants paid out$38K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$188K
Cash$3K
Investments$49K
Liabilities$44K
Net assets$144K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +7.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CARRIE COLLINS-FADELL EXEC DIRECTOR 60 $146K
board members · 11
  • BRYAN BATES — MEMBER
  • IAN CRAIN MD — MEMBER
  • ILEANA RAITU — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JESSICA WESTMILLER — MEMBER
  • JYOTHI GUPTA — MEMBER
  • KAITE PIERCE — MEMBER
  • KEVIN KEENAN — MEMBER
  • LARRY NIEMAN — MEMBER
  • SCOTT PALUMBO JD — PRESIDENT
  • SEAN BADDING — TREASURER
  • TAMAR MCCLEOD — MEMBER
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Ability 360 Campus Partner — Hosts the Phoenix Survivor & Caregiver Support Group.
  • Brain Injury Association of America Network — Member of the national Brain Injury Association network.
  • CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Government — Cites data from the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control on TBI prevalence.
  • Medication Assisted Treatment Centers Partner — Collaborates with Medication Assisted Treatment Centers to support client recovery and stability.
  • Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance Partner — Wendy Hoffman, Resource Facilitation Manager for the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance, co-facilitates the Drunk & Distracted Driving Survivor Virtual Support Group.
  • Murphy-Wilmot Library Partner — Hosts the Tucson Brain Injury Support Group.
  • VA Partner — Partners with the VA to connect veterans with brain injury services and support.
  • Veterans Action Team Coalition — Participates in the Veterans Action Team to support veteran-focused initiatives.
  • West Valley Human Services Alliance Coalition — Engages with the West Valley Human Services Alliance to coordinate human services for clients.