BRAIN TRAUMA FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 133764444 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

PALO ALTO, CA

Total Revenue
$1,161,568
Total Expenses
$597,938
Total Assets
$937,768
Net Assets
$935,152
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JAMSHID GHAJAR MD PHD
Phone
4083699735
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BRAIN TRAUMA FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 1110% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $564K, a strong 49% operating margin.

Mission

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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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,153,418
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $8,150
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,161,568

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $447,591
Salaries & Benefits $62,686
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $524,674
Other Expenses $87,661
TOTAL EXPENSES $597,938

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,161,568 $95,984 +11.1%
Expenses $597,938 $102,804 +4.8%
Net Income $563,630 $-6,820 -83.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
1
Volunteers
4

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$58,490
Total Directors
5
$58,490
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMSHID GHAJAR MD PHD PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$58,490 $0 $58,490
FRANCOIS M CHATEAU SECRETARY 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH VAN MERKENSTEIJN DIRECTOR 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN G QUASHA TREASURER 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH WARD DIRECTOR 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,161,568 $597,938 $937,768 $563,630
2023 $95,984 $102,804 $371,457 $-6,820
2022 $381,121 $94,598 $376,080 $286,523
2018 $76,847 $219,123 $193,512 $-142,276
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