Brains Together For A Cure is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rochester, Minnesota, registered in 2008, with $191,816 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$192K
▲ 45.3% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2024)
$91K
Net assets
$683K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Brains Together For A Cure— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Brains Together For A Cure: 91 mo reserves · +53% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Brains Together For A Cure— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Brains Together For A Cure: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $93K (FY2010) to $192K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
52.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$683K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$683K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $191,816▲45.3% | $90,515▼27.5% | $682,811▲23.4% | $682,811▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $131,998▼30.8% | $124,843▼35.1% | $553,365▲5.3% | $553,365▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $190,863▲93.6% | $192,310▲66.9% | $525,382▼12.1% | $525,382▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $98,589▼23.4% | $115,193▼2.0% | $597,847▲0.1% | $597,847▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $128,790▲16.9% | $117,589▼28.3% | $597,074▲6.9% | $597,074▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $110,189▲10.0% | $164,035▲43.0% | $558,535▲152% | $558,535▲152% | 990 |
| 2018 | $100,145▼10.3% | $114,688▲4.6% | $221,887▼3.2% | $221,887▼3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $111,654▼2.1% | $109,643▲2.9% | $229,175▲0.9% | $229,175▲0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $114,004▲18.8% | $106,592▲2.6% | $227,164▲3.4% | $227,164▲3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $95,925▼7.5% | $103,941▼11.6% | $219,752▼3.5% | $219,752▼3.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $103,742▼15.9% | $117,575▲32.1% | $227,768▼5.7% | $227,768▼5.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $123,295▼1.0% | $89,033▼15.0% | $241,601▲16.5% | $241,601▲16.5% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $124,584▼32.0% | $104,688▲6.8% | $207,339▲10.6% | $207,339▲10.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $183,116▲97.4% | $98,037▲98.2% | $187,443▲83.1% | $187,443▲83.1% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $92,763 | $49,465 | $102,364 | $102,364 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
3 grants to Brains Together For A Cure totaling $38K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $22,600 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2023 | $10,152 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,350 |
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Data for Brains Together For A Cure (EIN 61-1552453) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.