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American Brain Foundation

To accelerate breakthrough research on brain disease and optimize brain health for all. ABF funds the best and brightest scientists to make a lasting impact on public health …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About American Brain Foundation

Brain disease affects billions. We're trying to get to zero.

Founded
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
H96Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

To accelerate breakthrough research on brain disease and optimize brain health for all. ABF funds the best and brightest scientists to make a lasting impact on public health and our collective knowledge of the brain.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE H96Z
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 64%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.95%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.64
Program$0.64

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, American Brain Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Brain Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 411717098. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 90 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Brain Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 411717098. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

American Brain Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

American Brain Foundation is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Brain Foundation has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Brain Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 90 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Brain Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, American Brain Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 64% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Brain disease affects billions. We're trying to get to zero. American Brain Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $6M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to American Brain Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Brain Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411717098, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
64% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
10

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MI
Michelle H•••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Latitudes: American brain drain - The Chronicle of Higher Education
Jul 2026
www.chronicle.com
Mitch Marner missing the Stanley Cup in Vegas is a high-stakes lesson in American brain drain - Yahoo! Finance Canada
Jun 2026
ca.finance.yahoo.com
The Humanoid Robot of the Future Is a 6-Foot-Tall Beefcake With a Chinese Body and an American Brain - WIRED
Jun 2026
www.wired.com
Supporting the American Brain Tumor Association - WILX
Jun 2026
www.wilx.com
Brain tumor survivor reclaims her life, reshapes art and advocacy beyond disability - AFRO American Newspapers
Mar 2026
afro.com
The American Brain Foundation Announces Actress, Author, and Advocate Selma Blair as Newest Ambassador - PR Newswire
Feb 2026
www.prnewswire.com
A key Alzheimer’s gene emerges in African American brain study - ScienceDaily
Jan 2026
www.sciencedaily.com
Largest Study of African American Brain Tissue Unveils Critical Alzheimer’s Gene - SciTechDaily
Dec 2025
scitechdaily.com
NFL recognized by American Brain Foundation with 2025 Game Changer Award - NFL.com
Sep 2025
www.nfl.com
American brain drain is a colossal self-inflicted wound - The Hill
Sep 2025
thehill.com
Form filed
$6.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$10.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 90 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 90 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1992
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Brain Foundation

What is American Brain Foundation?
American Brain Foundation is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Minneapolis, United States. Brain disease affects billions. We're trying to get to zero.
When was American Brain Foundation founded?
American Brain Foundation was founded in 1992.
Who leads American Brain Foundation?
Michelle Heritage serves as Executive Director.
Where is American Brain Foundation located?
Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, United States.
What is American Brain Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Brain Foundation trustworthy?
American Brain Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is American Brain Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 411717098.
What is American Brain Foundation's website?
http://www.americanbrainfoundation.org