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THE CENTER FOR NEUROSCIENCES FOUNDATION

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 272783064 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE H50 · Medical Research · Small ($100K-$1M) · eachbrainmatters.org
revenue
$146K
expenses
$79K
net assets
$93K
employees
mission · from form 990

OUR MISSION IS TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT THE NERVOUS SYSTEM IN ORDER TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS, TO GENERATE INTEREST IN STUDY OF THE NEUROSCIENCES, AND TO ENCOURAGE LIFELONG CARE OF BRAIN AND COGNITIVE HEALTH.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Center for Neurosciences Foundation operates the Brain Bus, a mobile neuroscience laboratory that provides educational programs and hands-on activities about brain health and development. It serves K-12 students and adults in Southern Arizona, aiming to increase public awareness of neurological disorders and encourage lifelong brain care.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Early Childhood Brain Development Presentations
Presentations and workshops on topics such as protecting the brain from conception to the first birthday and nurturing language development in early childhood, with options for Early Childhood Workforce Registry credits.
Marijuana – The New Alcohol Presentation
A presentation discussing the impact of marijuana on the developing brain, particularly for individuals under 25, highlighting potential long-term dysfunction.
SEND program (Social and Emotional Neurodevelopment)
A ready-to-use curriculum for K-12 teachers that is tied to Arizona Standards, focusing on social and emotional neurodevelopment.
The Brain Bus
A mobile neuroscience laboratory that provides educational programs and hands-on activities about brain health, development, injury prevention, and common clinical disorders for K-12 students and adults.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Genetic Epilepsy Research & Education 2 activities
    • Community Education on Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
      Addresses issues affecting individuals with epilepsy and seizure disorders and their caregivers by hosting community symposiums featuring expert panels. Provides education on advancements in epilepsy research, treatment options, and psychological aspects of seizure disorders.
    • Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder Education and Support
      Addresses issues affecting individuals with epilepsy and seizure disorders and their caregivers by hosting community symposiums with expert panels and providing education on advancements in research, treatment options, and psychological aspects of seizure disorders.
  • Trauma-Informed Training and Professional Consultation 2 activities
    • K-12 Social and Emotional Neurodevelopment Curriculum and Workshops
      Develops and distributes a ready-to-use curriculum and lesson modules on social and emotional neurodevelopment for K-12 teachers, aligned with Arizona education standards. The organization also conducts in-person workshops for parents, teachers, and counselors on the neurobiology of social and emotional development.
    • K-12 Social and Emotional Neurodevelopment Curriculum and Workshops
      Develops and distributes a ready-to-use curriculum and lesson modules for K-12 teachers on social and emotional neurodevelopment, aligned with Arizona education standards. Conducts in-person workshops for parents, teachers, and counselors on the neurobiology of social and emotional development, including strategies to support growth and identify red flags.
  • Mobile STEM Education Labs 2 activities
    • Mobile Neuroscience Education ("The Brain Bus")
      Operates "The Brain Bus," a mobile neuroscience laboratory that provides educational curriculum and engaging, hands-on neuroscience activities for K-12 students and adults at various community events and schools.
    • Mobile Neuroscience Education (The Brain Bus)
      Operates "The Brain Bus," a mobile neuroscience laboratory that provides educational curriculum and engaging, hands-on neuroscience activities for K-12 students and adults at various community events and schools, demonstrating concepts like brain function, neuroplasticity, and safety helmet importance.
  • Youth Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
      Offers volunteer and internship opportunities focused on brain education, contributing to the organization's activities with 1,621 volunteer hours logged in 2023.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Brain Health Educational Resources
      Provides educational videos, brain-health activity sets, PowerPoints, and handouts on various topics including brain basics, nutrition, neuromotor exercises, the impact of marijuana, brain development, memory impairment, Alzheimer's, dementia, concussion, Parkinson's Disease, epilepsy, stroke, and multiple sclerosis.
    • Brain Health Educational Resources
      Provides educational videos, brain-health activity sets, PowerPoints, and handouts covering a wide range of topics including brain basics, nutrition, neuromotor exercises, brain development, aging brains, memory impairment, Alzheimer's, dementia, concussion, Parkinson's Disease, epilepsy, stroke, and multiple sclerosis.
    • Brain Morsels Publication Series
      Publishes "Brain Morsels," a series of packets covering topics such as neuroplasticity, stress, sleep, resilience, gratitude, creativity, exercise, the power of touch, beliefs about aging, brain-nourishing food, the gut microbiome, cognitive changes with aging, and social engagement.
    • Publication of "Brain Morsels"
      Publishes "Brain Morsels," a series of packets covering topics such as neuroplasticity, stress, sleep, resilience, gratitude, creativity, exercise, the power of touch, beliefs about aging, brain-nourishing food, the gut microbiome, cognitive changes with aging, and social engagement.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$146K
Contributions & grants$141K96%
Program service revenue$8771%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$54K
Grants paid out$4K
balance sheet
Total assets$93K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$93K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +241.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 10
  • ABHAY SANAN MD — PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
  • ADAM REYNOLDS MD — DIRECTOR
  • ALANNA GONZALES — DIRECTOR
  • AMY TEES NP — SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR
  • DAVID TEEPLE MD — DIRECTOR
  • LYNNE OLAND PHD — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL BADRUDDOJA MD — DIRECTOR
  • NADIA FIKE MD PHD — DIRECTOR
  • REEMA JAGGI — DIRECTOR
  • SERGIO RIVERO MD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson Partner — Hosted neuroscience activities at their Pascua Yaqui Clubhouse.
  • Children's Museum Tucson Partner — Hosted Futureville and Family SciFEST events with Brain Bus activities.
  • Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona Partner — Hosted Scoutchella event where the Brain Bus was present.
  • Junior League of Tucson Partner — Hosted the Touch-a-Truck Event where the Brain Bus participated.
  • Neuroscience & Cognitive Science Association of Students Partner — Members joined volunteers to engage visitors and share insights at Adah Lineweaver Elementary School.
  • OLLI Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Partner — Host venue for the Free Community Epilepsy Symposium
  • Pima Air and Space Museum Partner — Hosted Brain Bus activities inside the Military Vehicle Museum on its grounds.
  • Pima Community College Northwest Partner — Hosted STEAM Family and Research Symposium Night and Family STEAM Night.
  • Pima County Sheriffs Department Partner — Partnered for Badges and Backpacks event.
  • Ronald McDonald House Partner — Participated in their annual Walk for Kids' Sake fundraising event.
  • Sapiens Music Collective Partner — Collaborates on initiatives related to brain health and enrichment.
  • TMC Partner — Partnered for Safety First Saturday and Spooktacular Saturday events.
  • UHC Medicare Store Partner — Hosted Brain Bus activities inside their store at Crossroads Festival.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Collaborates with researchers from the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Arizona, as evidenced by involvement of a Research Scientist Emerita in program content.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Collaborates with students planning to attend or major in neuroscience-related fields, indicating academic partnership potential.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Hosted the Tucson Festival of Books and Snoop Dogg's Arizona Bowl Tailgate Festival.