Brain Injury Association of Virginia

What Brain Injury Association of Virginia does

The Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1983 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, designated by the Commonwealth of Virginia as the only statewide organization for brain injury information, resources, advocacy, education, and outreach. It serves individuals with brain injury, family caregivers, and healthcare and human-services professionals across Virginia through a portfolio of free and paid services: a toll-free Information & Referral Helpline (1-800-444-6443), a searchable Community Resource Directory, a Resource Library, peer Support Groups, the nationally-recognized Camp Bruce McCoy residential summer camp (43 years running), the annual Making Headway Conference, the Annual Charity Golf Classic, and a four-course online certificate catalog (Virginia Brain Injury Professional Certificate Course, Behavior Supports, Navigating After Brain Injury, and Bridging the Gap Between Brain Injury and Homelessness).

Its core technology is a WordPress-based web platform (biav.net) running WooCommerce for online course sales and Stripe, Klarna, and Affirm for payment processing, supplemented by Formstack for donation forms, Constant Contact for email, Pure Chat for live visitor engagement, and WebEx/YouTube/Canva for webinar hosting and replay. The site functions as a content hub, donation portal, course storefront, and directory, with no public API or developer-facing integrations documented.

BIAV operates a diversified, non-profit revenue model combining individual donations (one-time and recurring with a $25/month minimum) and corporate matching gifts, tiered membership dues ($30 Student to $375 Business), state and federal government grants (Virginia DARS contracts #14-322 and #16-002A, plus ACL/HHS federal TBI State Partnership grants), corporate Mission Partner sponsorships and event sponsorships, transactional event revenue (Camp Bruce McCoy, Making Headway Conference, Golf Classic), and one-time online course sales ($25–$175 per seat, with group access code discounts). Its go-to-market is community-led, with a 14-member Board of Directors spanning healthcare, legal, survivor, and veteran communities, and an 8-person staff executing statewide outreach and advocacy.

Name

Brain Injury Association of Virginia

Legal name

Brain Injury Association of Virginia

Website

https://biav.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Brain Injury Association of Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1983 and designated as Virginia's only statewide organization providing brain injury information, resources, advocacy, education, and outreach to survivors, caregivers, and professionals through a helpline, online courses, and statewide programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brain Injury Support Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Consulting & Coordination (EDAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs & Supports (EDAJAIAC)

Keywords

• Brain injury support
• Disability advocacy services
• Nonprofit education courses
• Caregiver resource services
• Statewide helpline referrals

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters processed via Formstack. Recurring gifts have a minimum of $25 monthly to mitigate credit card processing fees. Includes matching gifts from corporate employers and planned giving (bequests, retirement accounts, charitable trusts).
2. Membership Dues: Tiered annual membership program: Business ($375/yr), Professional ($100), Young Professional ($50), Student ($30), Individual ($40), Family ($55), and Advocacy (variable). Members receive knowledge sharing, advocacy updates, networking, education discounts, and exposure benefits.
3. Online Course Sales: Self-paced online courses sold via WooCommerce: Virginia Brain Injury Professional Certificate Course ($175/person, $150 for 10+ access codes), Virginia Behavior Supports Course ($75/person), Navigating After Brain Injury ($25/person), and Bridging the Gap Between Brain Injury and Homelessness ($75/person, $60 for 10+ access codes).
4. Government Grants and State Contracts: State funding from the Virginia General Assembly (including an additional $223,000 allocated in July 2024), state contracts #14-322 and #16-002A administered by Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), and federal grants from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Grant #90TBSG0035-01-00 and Grant #90TBSG0070-01-00).
5. Corporate Sponsorships and Mission Partnerships: Mission Partner program (premier year-round partnership) and event sponsorships for the Annual Charity Golf Classic, Making Headway Conference, and Camp Bruce McCoy. Sponsors receive event benefits, exhibitor privileges, social media spotlights, newsletter recognition, and business member status.
6. Event Revenue (Camp and Conferences): Revenue from Camp Bruce McCoy (annual residential summer camp for adult survivors and respite for caregivers) and Making Headway Conference registration fees, plus associated vendor exhibits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

BIAV is Virginia's only statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals affected by brain injury through free information and referral consultations, self-paced online certificate courses, an annual professional conference, a residential summer camp for adult survivors, statewide advocacy, and a toll-free helpline. The organization sells online training courses to professionals, offers tiered memberships to individuals and businesses, hosts signature fundraising and educational events, and delivers peer-support, caregiver, and prevention programs across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Product overview

Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) operates a portfolio of mission-driven services rather than a single unified SaaS product. The core platform is the BIAV website (biav.net), which serves as the gateway to: (1) a catalog of self-paced online certification and training courses — Virginia Brain Injury Professional Certificate Course, Virginia Behavior Supports Course, Navigating after a Brain Injury, and Bridging the Gap Between Brain Injury and Homelessness; (2) the BIAV Webinar Program offering live and recorded sessions; (3) the Information & Referral Program, Resource Library, and Community Resource Directory that connect Virginia's brain-injury community to supports; (4) experiential programs and events including Camp Bruce McCoy, the Making Headway Conference, the Annual Charity Golf Classic, and Brain Injury Awareness Month activities; and (5) community-building programs including the Speaker's Bureau, Support Groups, Caregiver Support Resources, Advocacy Program, and tiered BIAV Membership Program. Together, these offerings combine online education, human services, and community engagement to advance BIAV's mission of education, awareness, support, treatment, and research for people affected by brain injury in Virginia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIAV Camp Bruce McCoy: Nationally-recognized residential summer camp and respite program for adult survivors of brain injury (18+) and their family caregivers.
• Making Headway Conference
• Annual Charity Golf Classic
• Virginia Brain Injury Professional Certificate Course
• Virginia Behavior Supports Course
• Navigating After Brain Injury
• Bridging the Gap Between Brain Injury and Homelessness Course

Products and services

• Virginia Brain Injury Professional Certificate Course Self-paced online professional course providing a basic understanding of brain anatomy, functional impacts of brain injury, effective interventions, and the services and supports offered in Virginia. Approximately 2 hours to complete; passing score of 80% or higher generates a certificate. Priced at $175 per person, $150 per person for groups of 10+. Target audience: healthcare, social services, and human services professionals.
• Virginia Behavior Supports Course Self-paced online course designed to provide a basic understanding of and intervention strategies for persons with brain injury who are experiencing behavioral challenges that interfere with their safety and independence. Priced at $75 per person with group access-code pricing available. Target audience: providers, caregivers, and professionals supporting brain injury survivors.
• Navigating after a Brain Injury Course Self-paced online course for individuals with brain injury and their families that provides a basic understanding of brain anatomy, functional impacts of brain injury, effective interventions, and Virginia services and supports. Approximately 3 hours or more to complete; priced at $25 per person. Target audience: individuals with brain injury and their families.
• About Brain Injury: Bridging the Gap Between Brain Injury and Homelessness Course Self-paced online course that helps providers serving individuals experiencing homelessness better understand and manage clients who have experienced a brain injury. Priced at $75 per person, $60 per person for groups of 10+. Target audience: homeless service providers and community support staff.
• BIAV Webinar Program Live and archived webinars designed for individuals, families, and professionals impacted by brain injury. Topics include Brain Injury 101 for Mental Health Therapists, All Needs Planning, Lifestyle Management for TBI Survivors, Facilitating Support Groups, Stress Management and Mindfulness, and the BIS Targeted Case Management program. Free to attend; archived recordings available at no charge via YouTube, Canva, and WebEx. Target audience: brain injury survivors, caregivers, and human services professionals.
• Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) Support Program offering information and support for professionals pursuing the Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) credential, including study resources and opportunities for assistance in obtaining the certification. Target audience: clinicians and human services professionals seeking CBIS credentialing.
• Request a Presentation Customized training, workshop, and presentation service offered to organizations; can be delivered virtually, in-person, or as a recorded session with topics selected by the requesting organization. Target audience: Virginia organizations seeking brain injury education.
• Information & Referral Program Free and confidential consultation and referral service helping individuals with brain injury and their families make informed decisions on topics such as behavior changes, memory, concussion, employment, advocacy, Medicaid/Medicare/Social Security, case management, and community services. Reachable via helpline 1-800-444-6443, 804-355-5748, or a resource request form. Target audience: individuals with brain injury and their families in Virginia.
• BIAV Camp Bruce McCoy Nationally-recognized, 43-year-old residential summer camp and respite program for adult survivors of brain injury (18+) and their family members/caregivers. Campers choose from activities including horseback riding, canoeing, team sports, and a ropes challenge course, each adapted to the camper's abilities. 2026 dates: May 17-23, 2026. Target audience: adult brain injury survivors and their caregivers in Virginia.
• Making Headway Conference One-day expert-led conference for individuals with brain injury, caregivers, and professionals. 2026 event scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, at VCU Health Parham Road Campus in Richmond, VA. Includes vendor exhibits and scholarships for individuals with brain injuries, caregivers, and family members. Target audience: Virginia brain injury community and professionals.
• Annual Charity Golf Classic BIAV's longest-running fundraising event, scheduled around the Columbus Day holiday, featuring a full day of golf, raffle prizes, and an evening reception. Used for sponsorship packages. Target audience: corporate sponsors, members, and community supporters.
• BIAV Membership Program Tiered annual membership program offering benefits including knowledge sharing, advocacy, networking, education, and exposure. Levels: Businesses ($375/yr), Professionals ($100), Young Professionals ($50), Students ($30), Advocacy (varies), and Individuals & Families ($40 individual, $55 family). Target audience: individuals, families, professionals, and businesses supporting the Virginia brain injury community.
• Community Resource Directory Searchable online directory of doctors, support groups, therapists, attorneys, and other providers serving the Virginia brain injury community. Searchable by keyword with results savable by the user. Target audience: individuals, families, and professionals seeking brain injury resources in Virginia.
• Resource Library Online library of quick guides, articles, links, webinars, and videos covering an extensive list of brain injury topics including brain injury basics, professional roles, domestic violence, opioids, and prevention. Target audience: individuals with brain injury, caregivers, professionals, and the general public.
• Brain Injury Advocacy Program State-level advocacy program promoting three FY27 funding priorities: Brain Injury Service Workforce Retention ($1.5M increase), Strengthen and Expand Brain Injury Safety Net Services ($1.3M), and Brain Injury Data Modernization. Includes letter-writing templates, advocacy training videos, and a self-advocacy toolkit. Target audience: Virginia advocates, survivors, caregivers, and professionals.
• BIAV Support Groups Network of in-person and virtual support groups for individuals with brain injury, family members, and caregivers across Virginia, providing peer support and shared experience. Target audience: brain injury survivors, family members, and caregivers in Virginia.
• Speaker's Bureau Program connecting trained volunteers — including individuals with brain injury, caregivers, and professionals — with speaking opportunities at board meetings, legislative hearings, conferences, classrooms, charity events, and awareness-day activities. Target audience: organizations, schools, and event organizers seeking lived-experience speakers.

Quantifiable outcome

• $223,000 additional state funding secured (effective July 1, 2024)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary state-level partner administering state contracts #14-322 and #16-002A that fund BIAV's education programs, online courses, and statewide services. BIAV serves as a contracted provider under DARS oversight for brain injury services across Virginia.
• Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliate organization linked from BIAV website footer; BIAV operates as Virginia's chartered state affiliate of BIAA, supporting national brain injury awareness, policy, and research initiatives.
• Allen Allen Allen & AllenflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Mission Partner; personal injury law firm with over 100 years of experience. Featured as a primary sponsor on BIAV homepage and partner page. Joseph Cantor of Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci (also a partner) serves as BIAV Board President.
• NeuroRestorativeflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Mission Partner; leading provider of subacute and post-acute rehabilitation services for people with brain, spinal cord, and medically complex injuries. Featured as primary sponsor on BIAV homepage and advocacy page.
• Cantor Grana Buckner BucciflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Mission Partner; Virginia personal injury law firm serving individuals and families throughout Virginia. Board President Joseph Cantor is an attorney at the firm. Featured as sponsor on homepage, mission page, and advocacy page.
• Tree of Life (Collage Rehabilitation Partner)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness member and sponsor; provides post-acute, community-based, transitional neurorehabilitation and long-term supported living services for persons with acquired brain injury. Featured as a sponsor on BIAV homepage.
• Center for Neurorehabilitation Services (CNS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness member; provides cognitive rehabilitation using direct therapy, home programming, community-based services, and tele-rehabilitation. Featured on BIAV membership page.
• ClaimifycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness member; helps navigate Social Security Disability and Medicare application processes. Featured on BIAV membership page.
• Marks & HarrisoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness member; 26-attorney personal injury firm with 100+ support staff representing injured Virginians. Voted Best Law Firm in Richmond by Richmond Times-Dispatch readers for five consecutive years. Featured on BIAV membership page.
• Loudoun Medical Group, PCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness member; one of the largest physician-owned, multi-specialty group practices in Virginia providing quality medical care and personalized service. Featured on BIAV membership page.
• The Mottley Law FirmcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness member; handles serious injury cases (including brain injury), family estate disputes, business cases, and civil appeals in Virginia. Featured on BIAV membership page.
• B2L ConsultingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBusiness member; client portfolio solely with non-profit organizations focused on health and healthcare, assisting with advocacy, lobbying, and policy work. Featured on BIAV membership page.
• Injured Workers Law FirmcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness member; founded in 2006, specializes in workers' compensation, employment issues, personal injury claims, bankruptcy, and social security in Virginia. Featured on BIAV membership page.
• Moore Auditory Integration Training, LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness member; advocates and provides resources for comprehensive hearing and visual evaluations to guide intervention protocols through collaboration with professionals and research. Featured on BIAV membership page.
• Western Tidewater Community Services Board (WTCSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness member; established in 1971, serves as single point of entry for mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services for Franklin, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, and Southampton counties. Featured on BIAV membership page.
• MartinWren, P.C.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness member; Virginia law firm providing legal work across multiple areas of law. Featured on BIAV membership page.
• Concussion Care Centre of Virginia, Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness member; provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary care for persons with acquired brain injury and post-traumatic pain. Featured on BIAV membership page.
• Sheltering Arms InstitutecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness member; state-of-the-science destination inpatient physical rehabilitation facility and research center applying research in real time to physical medicine and rehabilitation. Featured on BIAV membership page.
• Anderson Music TherapyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness member; uses evidence-based music therapy to empower clients to overcome barriers and improve quality of life at home and in the community. Featured on BIAV membership page.
• Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner; presented BIAV webinar on the Brain Injury Services Targeted Case Management (BIS TCM) Medicaid program launched January 2024, providing case management services to individuals with brain injury.
• Brain Injury Services (Springfield, VA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner organization; presenters Joy Koeppen and Brittany Stratton from Brain Injury Services delivered BIAV webinar "Brain Injury 101 for Mental Health Therapists: Adapting Practice for Clients with Brain Injury."
• All Needs PlanningminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner organization; CEO Kristin Carleton delivered BIAV webinar "All Needs Planning: Financial, Legal, and Social Benefits Strategies" for families and individuals with brain injuries.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Brainline: National TBI information and education resource operated by WETA Public Broadcasting. Overlaps with BIAV's resource library and webinar programming but does not provide Virginia-specific advocacy or state-contracted services.
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society: National chronic-neurological-condition nonprofit operating a state-chapter model similar to BIAV's relationship with BIAA. Comparable in education, helpline, advocacy, and grantmaking activities, though larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Brain Injury Alliance of Washington: Statewide brain injury nonprofit in Washington offering case management, support groups, education, and public policy advocacy. Closely comparable in mission, services, and revenue mix (state contracts + donations + membership).
• Brain Injury Association of America: National umbrella organization of which BIAV is a chartered state affiliate. Operates the same information, referral, advocacy, and education model at the national level, directly comparable in mission, programmatic structure, and donor base.
• Brain Injury Association of Maryland: Maryland's chartered state brain injury affiliate running a near-identical mix of helpline, education, advocacy, and support services. Direct comparable in scope, funding model (state and federal grants), and program portfolio to BIAV.
• Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado: Statewide brain injury alliance offering direct services, advocacy, and education across Colorado. Comparable in operating model (state-funded contracts, fee-for-service programs, donations) and programmatic depth.
• Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona: Arizona's statewide brain injury nonprofit providing information & referral, support groups, education, and advocacy. Direct peer in scope, funding approach, and target population.

Regional players

• Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia: Virginia state affiliate of the Epilepsy Foundation, offering information, referral, advocacy, and education for Virginians with a neurological condition. Closely parallel organizational shape and state-contracted service model.
• Virginia Association of Community Services Boards: Statewide association representing Virginia's community services boards delivering mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services. Comparable as a Virginia-based advocacy and capacity-building nonprofit interfacing with DARS and DMAS.
• NAMI Virginia: Virginia state affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Comparable as a Virginia-based statewide advocacy and education nonprofit with chapter-based service delivery and state appropriations, but focused on mental illness rather than brain injury.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/biavirginia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/biavirginia
• Facebookfacebook.com/BrainInjuryAssociationofVirginia
• Instagraminstagram.com/braininjuryassociationva
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brain-injury-association-of-virginia

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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