Brain Injury Association Louisiana Chapter

Organization Overview

Brain Injury Association Louisiana Chapter, operating under the name Biala, is located in Mandeville, LA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (G48) the organization is classified as: Brain Disorders, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Biala employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Biala is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Biala generated $226.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $197.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.0% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO BE THE STATEWIDE RESOURCE FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURIES. OUR BRAIN INJURY/SPINAL CORD INJURY ORGANIZATION CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT LOUISIANA THROUGH THE NUMEROUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WE OFFER, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING A HELPLINE FOR DIRECT SUPPORT, AND A COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE RESOURCE GUIDE. OUR RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE, GUIDANCE, AND COMPASSION TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURIES, THEIR FAMILIES/CAREGIVERS, AND MEDICAL/HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. BECAUSE OF OUR PROVEN EFFORTS IN ADVOCACY, AWARENESS, EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND SERVICES, WE ARE THE ORGANIZATION THAT PROFESSIONALS, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURIES TURN TO FOR HELP, HOPE, AND HEALING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE ORGANIZATION RUNS A STATEWIDE RESOURCE CENTER, INCLUDING OFFERING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, THAT FOSTERS EMPOWERMENT OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO EDUCATES PROFESSIONALS TREATING INDIVIDUALS WITH BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURIES, AND CREATES AWARENESS FOR INJURY PREVENTION. THE RESOUCE CENTER RECEIVES OVER 2,000 INQUIRIES VIA THEIR WEBSITE ON A MONTHLY BASIS, OVER 400 CALLS PER YEAR ON THEIR DIRECT HELPLINE, AND PROVIDES OUTREACH TO HOSPITALS, RESOURCE FAIRS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS ON AVERAGE OF 15 TIMES PER MONTH. PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE PEER MENTORING, GRANT ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC DAILY EQUIPMENT, SUPPORT GROUPS, CONNECTIONS CIRCLE (RECREATIONAL/OUTREACH 2023), AND CAREGIVING PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATIONS RESOURCE CENTERS MAIN FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND RESOURCE FACILITATION.


THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, CONSUMERS, SURVIVORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO SHARE INFORMATION ON THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, MEDICINE, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVCIES FOR BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURY TREATMENT AND RECOVERY. ON AVERAGE, 200 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN A TWO DAY EVENT WHICH PROVIDES UP TO 12 CONTINUINING EDUCATION CREDITS TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. ON AVERAGE, 40 OF THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE LIVING WITH A BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURY OR ARE CARING FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS.


THE ORGANIZATION CREATED AN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM TO BETTER CONNECT TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH, CARING FOR, OR TREATING BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURIES AND GROW A NETWORK AND COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT. NINE INDIVIDUALS SERVE AS STATE AMBASSADORS AND ACT AS THE LIAISON FOR THEIR REGION OF THE STATE. THESE AMBASSADORS PROVIDE OUTREACH, RESOURCES, AND EDUCATION TO REHABILITATION HOSPITALS, OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION CLINICS, SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS AND WORK TO CONNECT DIRECTLY WITH INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURY. STATE AMBASSADORS STARTED TWO NEW SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUPS, FOUR NEW CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS, AND HOSTED FIVE COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL EVENTS TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kim Hill
Executive Di
$79,922
Charles Abbott
Board Member
$0
Donna B Cavanaugh
Board Member
$0
Janet Clark
Chairman
$0
Michael Frenzel
Treasurer
$0
Paul Genco
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$212,783
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$212,783
Total Program Service Revenue$10,553
Investment income $2,826
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $226,162

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