Brain Trauma Foundation Inc
The brain trauma foundation guidelines: pre-hospital care, and in-hospital pediatric, adult severe tbi and military combat, blast and penetrating tbi care. These guidelines are constantly updated as new …
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B-tec (brain trauma evidence-based consortium) subcontract from stanford university,funded by department of defense. Deliverables: concussion guidelines: the goal of this project is to develop a concussion classification system using a rigorous evidence-based appoach that will provide targets for potential diagnostics and treatment interventions. Severe tbI guidelines: adult, pediatric and pre-hospital evidence based severe tbI guidelines updates. Here are 2021 publications: lumba-brown a, niknam k, cornwell j, meyer c, ghajar j. Sex-related differences in neurosensory alterations following blunt head injury. Front neurol. 2020 sep 15 ghajar j. Trauma: traumatic brain injury. In: el tecle ne, el ahmadieh ty, aoun sg, bendok b, ed. Congress of neurological surgeons essential papers in neurosurgery. New york, ny: oxford university press; 2021: 147-168. Daneshvar dh, …
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The brain trauma foundation guidelines: pre-hospital care, and in-hospital pediatric, adult severe tbi and military combat, blast and penetrating tbi care. These guidelines are constantly updated as new knowledge becomes available. Btf is also supporting an innovative clinical trial to further improve tbi outcome.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Brain Trauma Foundation Inc 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 98% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 91% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- a website
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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBrain Trauma Foundation Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Palo Alto, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 133764444. 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 $1M in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Brain Trauma Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 133764444. 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.
Brain Trauma Foundation Inc 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. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Brain Trauma Foundation Inc is located in Palo Alto, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, Brain Trauma Foundation Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Brain Trauma Foundation Inc is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Brain Trauma Foundation Inc. 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, Brain Trauma Foundation Inc 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
B-tec (brain trauma evidence-based consortium) subcontract from stanford university,funded by department of defense. Deliverables: concussion guidelines: the goal of this project is to develop a concussion classification system using a rigorous evidence-based appoach that will provide targets for potential diagnostics and treatment interventions. Severe tbI guidelines: adult, pediatric and pre-hospital evidence based severe tbI guidelines updates. Here are 2021 publications: lumba-brown a, niknam k, cornwell j, meyer c, ghajar j. Sex-related differences in neurosensory alterations following blunt head injury. Front neurol. 2020 sep 15 ghajar j. Trauma: traumatic brain injury. In: el tecle ne, el ahmadieh ty, aoun sg, bendok b, ed. Congress of neurological surgeons essential papers in neurosurgery... Brain Trauma Foundation Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Brain Trauma Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Brain Trauma Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 133764444, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BRAIN TRAUMA FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Music As Therapy For Brain Trauma - WBOC TV
Brain trauma and other forms of acute brain injury - Fundación Valle del Lili
News - TBI Field Assessment Program could revolutionize brain trauma treatment - DVIDS
Traumatic Brain Injury Field Assessment Program Could Revolutionize Treatment - U.S. Department of War (.gov)
After brain trauma, a diabetes drug points to a new neuroprotection strategy - EurekAlert!
After Brain Trauma, a Diabetes Drug Points to a New Neuroprotection Strategy | Newswise - Newswise
Eye Tests Revealed That Brain Trauma Can Persist in Veterans More Than a Decade After Concussion - U.S. Medicine
New Guidelines for Penetrating Traumatic Brain Injury Management - Neurology Advisor
Eye Tests Reveal Brain Trauma More Than a Decade After Concussions - University of Colorado Anschutz
Brain trauma suffered by U.S. diplomats in Cuba, China could be work of hostile foreign government - 60 Minutes - CBS News
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 22 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1995
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Brain Trauma Foundation Inc
- What is Brain Trauma Foundation Inc?
- Brain Trauma Foundation Inc is a science & technology hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(a)(iii)) based in Palo Alto, United States. B-tec (brain trauma evidence-based consortium) subcontract from stanford university,funded by department of defense. Deliverables: concussion guidelines: the goal of this project is to develop a concussion classification system using a rigorous evidence-based appoach that will provide targets for potential diagnostics and treatment interventions. Severe tbI guidelines: adult, pediatric and pre-hospital evidence based severe tbI guidelines updates. Here are 2021 publications: lumba-brown a, niknam k, cornwell j, meyer c, ghajar j. Sex-related differences in neurosensory alterations following blunt head injury. Front neurol. 2020 sep 15 ghajar j. Trauma: traumatic brain injury. In: el tecle ne, el ahmadieh ty, aoun sg, bendok b, ed. Congress of neurological surgeons essential papers in neurosurgery. New york, ny: oxford university press; 2021: 147-168. Daneshvar dh, yutsis m, baugh cm, pea rd, goldman s, grant ga, ghajar j, sanders lm, chen cl, tenekedjieva lt, gurrapu s, zafonte rd, sorcar p. Evaluating the effect of concussion education programs on intent to report concussion in high school football. J athl train. 2021 jan 6. Online ahead of print. Pmid: 33428746 badhiwala, j, lumba-brown, a, hawryluk,g, ghajar, j, external lumbar drainage following traumatic intracranial hypertension - a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosurgery. In press 2021 masaru teramoto, eliza banchoff grover, jordan cornwell, rachel zhang, marie boo, jamshid ghajar, angela lumba-brown, sex differences in common measures of concussion in college athletes. J head trauma rehabil 2021 oct 25. Hawryluk gwj, ghajar, j. Evolution and impact of the brain trauma foundation guidelines. Neurosurgery 2021
- When was Brain Trauma Foundation Inc founded?
- Brain Trauma Foundation Inc was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Brain Trauma Foundation Inc?
- Jamshid Ghajar MD Phd serves as President.
- Where is Brain Trauma Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, United States.
- What is Brain Trauma Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Brain Trauma Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Brain Trauma Foundation Inc 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 Brain Trauma Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 133764444.
- What is Brain Trauma Foundation Inc's website?
- http://braintrauma.org