Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance

What Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance does

The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1984 and headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota, operating as the sole Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to serving individuals affected by brain injury and stroke. It runs a portfolio of direct services including a free two-year telephone-based Resource Facilitation program, Case Management for individuals eligible for TBI or CADI waivers, support group referrals, and educational workshops such as Brain Injury Basics. The organization serves four primary constituencies: brain injury and stroke survivors, family members and caregivers, healthcare and social service professionals, and the general public for prevention education.

The organization runs a diversified revenue model combining donations and fundraising (anchored by the annual Walk for Thought event, which has raised over $1.8 million since 2002 with 25,700+ walkers), advertising and sponsorships through its quarterly Mind Matters magazine (mailed to 23,000+ households) and Consumer Guide publications, modest program fees (Lunch and Learn at $15/session), and public support. Go-to-market operates through community-led and event-driven channels, with referral pathways from healthcare providers (Hennepin Healthcare, St. Luke's) and self-referral via website and phone. The technology stack is commodity: WordPress-based website, Zoom for virtual programs, and DigiCert SHA-256 security, with no proprietary platforms or software products.

The organization employs 70+ professionals and is governed by a board of individuals with personal or professional connections to brain injury or stroke. It operates in mutual partnership with the Minnesota Stroke Association, sharing services, board composition, and joint events. Current leadership is in transition, with Brad Donaldson serving as incoming CEO succeeding David King. Operations are concentrated in Minnesota with statewide reach via telephone, in-person, and virtual modalities. The organization is not a technology company and does not offer APIs, software products, or AI-enabled services.

Name

Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance

Legal name

Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance

Website

https://braininjurymn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1984 and based in Roseville, Minnesota. It serves brain injury and stroke survivors, families, and healthcare professionals statewide through free Resource Facilitation, case management, education programs, advocacy, and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brain Injury and Stroke Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Neurological Rehabilitation Therapy In-Home (e.g., Stroke, Parkinson’s) (HSABADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cognitive-Communication & Memory Rehab Therapy In-Home (HSABADAL), Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) & Mental Health Programs (BPADAIAK)

Keywords

• Brain injury support
• Nonprofit advocacy services
• Stroke support services
• Community education programs
• Case management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roseville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through individual donations, the annual Walk for Thought event, and sponsorship opportunities. Walk for Thought has raised over $1.8 million since inception in 2002 with over 25,700 walkers participating.
2. Sponsorships and Advertising: Revenue generated through event sponsorships (Walk for Thought, Professional Conference, Brain Injury Support Conference), magazine advertising (Mind Matters sent to 23,000+ households), and Consumer Guide advertising packages at various tier levels.
3. Program Fees: Some educational programs and services have associated fees. Lunch and Learn sessions are $15 per session. Brain Injury Basics workshops are free or low-cost. Case Management services are provided for individuals eligible for TBI or CADI waivers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance provides free Resource Facilitation (a two-year telephone-based support program), Case Management for waiver-eligible individuals, education and training programs, advocacy, and public awareness services for Minnesotans affected by brain injury and stroke. It also produces Mind Matters magazine and hosts conferences, support groups, and community events including Walk for Thought and the Minnesota Statewide Stroke Conference.

Product overview

The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance operates as a nonprofit service organization offering a portfolio of support programs for brain injury survivors and their families in Minnesota. The core offerings include Resource Facilitation (a free two-year telephone support program), Case Management services for waiver-eligible individuals, and Brain Injury Basics educational workshops. The organization also provides advocacy through its Citizen Advocate Program, operates support group networks, and publishes Mind Matters Magazine as a quarterly newsletter. Major events include the annual Walk for Thought fundraising walk, the Brain Injury Support Conference (BISC) held twice yearly, and the Annual Conference for Professionals in Brain Injury. Additional programs include the Unmasking Brain Injury art project, Speakers Bureau volunteer opportunities, and Lunch and Learn professional education sessions. The organization is not a technology product company and does not offer software products or platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mind Matters: Quarterly magazine published by the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance, mailed to over 23,000 households, providing information on issues important to the brain injury community.
• Walk for Thought
• Brain Injury Basics
• Unmasking Brain Injury in Minnesota
• Citizen Advocate Program

Products and services

• Resource Facilitation

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1.8 million raised since 2002 through Walk for Thought
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Minnesota Stroke AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance and Minnesota Stroke Association operate together with shared services, combined board composition, and integrated programs. They jointly offer Resource Facilitation services, share the Mind Matters magazine circulation, and co-host events like Walk for Thought.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brain Injury Association of America: National umbrella organization for brain injury support, advocacy, and education across the U.S. Operates a similar model of resource navigation, support groups, and public awareness campaigns, making it the closest national-scale analog to MNBIA.
• Bob Woodruff Foundation: National nonprofit focused specifically on traumatic brain injury among veterans and their families, providing resource navigation and direct grants. Direct sub-segment peer given its narrower brain injury focus and similar case-management-style services.
• Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation: National nonprofit providing resource navigation, advocacy, and quality-of-life grants for individuals with spinal cord injury and paralysis. Highly comparable service-delivery model (case management, peer mentoring, public awareness) to MNBIA's brain injury portfolio.
• United Spinal Association: Disability-focused nonprofit providing resource facilitation, peer mentoring, advocacy, and benefits navigation for individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders. Same direct-service nonprofit playbook as MNBIA for a different but adjacent disability population.
• Minnesota Stroke Association: Operates jointly with MNBIA under a shared-services model in Minnesota, with combined board and joint programs like Resource Facilitation and Walk for Thought. Effectively a sister organization with overlapping mission, donor base, and staff.

Broad incumbents

• American Stroke Association: A division of the American Heart Association providing nationwide stroke education, support, and professional resources. Operates at much larger scale than MNBIA but addresses overlapping stroke survivor and caregiver audiences through similar education and advocacy programs.
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Large national nonprofit serving a chronic neurological population with analogous services: resource navigation, support groups, professional education, advocacy, and fundraising events/walks. Same operating playbook as MNBIA at greater scale.
• Parkinson's Foundation: National nonprofit providing helpline-based resource navigation, professional education, support groups, and advocacy for another chronic neurological population. Closely parallels MNBIA's two-year Resource Facilitation program and education-driven mission.
• Alzheimer's Association: National voluntary health organization delivering 24/7 helpline, support groups, care consultation, professional education, and the Walk to End Alzheimer's fundraising event. Direct functional analog to MNBIA's Resource Facilitation and Walk for Thought, but serving dementia caregivers and patients.

Others

• National Association of State Head Injury Administrators: Membership association for state-level TBI program administrators that supports the policy, funding, and program design infrastructure serving the same brain injury population MNBIA works with on the ground. An ecosystem peer rather than direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXK0_baQWvM6DZ6RiaaLkNQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/BIAMNStrokeMN
• Instagraminstagram.com/braininjurymn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/braininjurymn

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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