Brain Injury Alliance of Washington

What Brain Injury Alliance of Washington does

Brain Northwest (formerly Brain Injury Alliance of Washington) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1985 and headquartered at 600 1st Ave Ste 330 PMB 40683, Seattle, WA. It provides free, trauma-informed non-clinical support services to brain injury survivors and their families across Washington State, including Brain Health & Wellness Classes, online and in-person support groups, a curated resource directory, and live phone support available Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm PST.

The organization's service portfolio centers on community-based, peer-oriented programming rather than clinical treatment. Core technology is not disclosed, and no AI, app, or platform infrastructure is referenced in available materials; distribution is direct through in-person, online, and telephone channels with event calendars and content marketing supporting outreach. In 2024, the organization added Pooled Trust Services via a partnership with PACT Trusts, providing stable investment options that allow beneficiaries to maintain government benefits.

The business model is donation-driven, with contributions processed through givebutter.com as the primary revenue stream, supplemented by the PACT Trusts managed-services partnership. The organization maintains an ecosystem of roughly ten strategic partners, including the University of Washington Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (a federally designated research program), Brain Association of America, regional rehabilitation and vocational services, and legal advocacy providers. Customer segments are horizontal — brain injury survivors as primary users and family members/caregivers as secondary — with all services provided at no cost to beneficiaries.

Name

Brain Injury Alliance of Washington

Legal name

Brain Northwest

Website

https://biawa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brain Northwest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1985 that provides free, trauma-informed non-clinical support services — including wellness classes, support groups, resources, and phone support — to brain injury survivors and their families across Washington State.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-clinical brain injury support services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYHSABAEAH

Cognitive Stimulation & Reminiscence Therapy (Non-Clinical)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Dementia & Alzheimer’s In-Home Care

SECONDARYHLAFAFAH

Neurorehabilitation Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Post-Acute Care & Rehabilitation Facilities

Keywords

• Brain injury support
• Nonprofit survivor services
• Wellness classes
• Support groups
• Pooled trust services

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the primary revenue stream comes from charitable donations. The organization accepts donations through givebutter.com platform.
2. Pooled Trust Services: Partnership with PACT Trusts to offer pooled trust services as a stable investment option that allows beneficiaries to maintain government benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brain Northwest delivers free, non-clinical brain health and wellness classes, online and in-person support groups, a curated resource directory, and weekday phone support to brain injury survivors and their families across Washington State. Through a partnership with PACT Trusts, the organization also offers Pooled Trust Services that help beneficiaries preserve government benefits while accessing supplemental funds. All services are provided at no cost to participants, funded through charitable donations and partner support.

Product overview

Brain Northwest operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering a unified suite of non-clinical support services for brain injury survivors and their families. The portfolio consists of Brain Health & Wellness Classes (wellness and life-skills programming), Resources (commonly requested informational materials), Support Groups (online and in-person peer connections), Phone Support (live assistance during business hours), and Pooled Trust Services (investment options enabling beneficiaries to maintain government benefits). These services collectively support the organization's mission of increasing public awareness, support, and hope for those affected by Brain Injury through education, assistance, and advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brain Health & Wellness Classes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PACT Trusts (Pooled Trust Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPACT Trusts partnership enables Brain Northwest to offer Pooled Trust Services - stable investment options that allow beneficiaries to maintain government benefits while accessing additional support services.
• Rehabilitation Institute of WashingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional rehabilitation partner providing trusted services for brain injury survivors.
• NW Return to WorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting vocational rehabilitation and return-to-work programs for brain injury survivors.
• Neurological Vocational ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational services partner specializing in neurological conditions and brain injury employment support.
• Memory HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemory care and cognitive support partner serving brain injury and dementia populations.
• Imaginal NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner providing specialized brain injury support services.
• Head StrongminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrain injury awareness and support organization partner.
• Brain Association of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational brain injury association affiliation providing broader network support and resources.
• Brain Injury Connections NWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Northwest partner providing brain injury connection and support services.
• Adler GierschminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal services partner possibly providing support for brain injury advocacy and rights.
• University of Washington Traumatic Brain Injury Model SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier research and clinical partnership with UW's TBI Model System - a federally designated model system for brain injury research and treatment.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Stroke Association: National non-profit providing education, support, and rehabilitation resources to stroke survivors and their families. Comparable to Brain Northwest's brain injury services given the overlapping survivor population, similar mission, and parallel community resource model.
• National Brain Tumor Society: National non-profit dedicated to the brain tumor community through research, advocacy, and patient support. Comparable as a brain-related condition non-profit offering support services, education, and advocacy comparable in structure and outreach.
• Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation: National non-profit serving individuals with spinal cord injuries and paralysis through peer mentoring, advocacy, and quality-of-life grants. Comparable as a high-profile disability-focused non-profit combining direct services with national advocacy, although its condition focus differs.
• National Disability Rights Network: Federally funded non-profit network providing legal advocacy and disability rights services for individuals across the U.S. Comparable as a disability-services non-profit that supports individuals with disabilities, including brain injury survivors, though its primary model is legal advocacy rather than wellness classes.
• Alzheimer's Association (Washington State Chapter): National non-profit serving individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia through support groups, education, and resources. Comparable as a non-profit with regional chapters delivering support groups, education classes, and 24/7 helpline services for cognitive-condition populations.
• Brain Injury Association of America: National brain injury advocacy and support organization that operates as the umbrella affiliate for state-level chapters, including Brain Northwest. Directly comparable as a peer non-profit serving brain injury survivors through education, support groups, and resources.

Direct peers

• Brain Injury Connections NW: Regional Pacific Northwest non-profit that provides brain injury support, education, and connection services. Closely comparable to Brain Northwest given overlapping Pacific Northwest service area and similar survivor-focused programming model.
• Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon: Sister state-level brain injury alliance serving Oregon survivors with similar classes, support groups, and resources. Closely comparable to Brain Northwest as a regional non-profit peer operating the same model in an adjacent state.

Others

• United Way of King County: Large community-based non-profit in the same Seattle geography that aggregates donations and disburses funds to partner agencies. Comparable as a Washington-based donor-funded non-profit ecosystem participant that Brain Northwest may interface with for funding and referrals.

Regional players

• Rehabilitation Institute of Washington: Washington-based rehabilitation provider and trusted Brain Northwest partner serving individuals with brain injury. Comparable as a regional brain-injury rehabilitation ecosystem participant, though it operates a clinical model rather than non-clinical wellness services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BrainInjuryWA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brain-injury-association-of-washington
• Xx.com/BrainInjuryWA

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Investors

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