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Nonprofit · EIN 99-1298587

BRAINY RIDGE INC

Tax-exempt · BETHESDA, MD 20817

Financials

$144K$67K2024$312K$254K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRAINY RIDGE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
January 31, 2026990$311,782$253,768$58,014$139,409$2,636$136,773
January 31, 2025990-EZ$144,124$66,785$77,339$77,339$0$77,339
Financial details: 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$42,723
Program service revenue
$269,059
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$89,566
Other salaries and wages
$5,323
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$105,610
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,147
Travel
$13,194
Program services (functional)
$209,345
Management and general (functional)
$42,063
Fundraising (functional)
$2,360

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$78,813
Total assets, end of year
$139,409
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,636
Net assets, end of year
$136,773
Net assets without donor restrictions
$136,773
Gross receipts
$311,782
Employees
13
Volunteers
55
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
MD

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALYSSA WEINSTEINDIRECTOR/FOUNDER
Trustee or director, Officer
50$89,566
SANDRA CUSHNER WEINSTEINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
5$0
SUSAN MEHLMANVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
5$0
CRAIG KATZTREASURER
Trustee or director
5$0
STEVEN SHEARDSECRETARY
Trustee or director
5$0
990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2025: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alyssa WeinsteinDirector/Founder50$0
Sandra Cushner WeinsteinBoard President5$0
Susan MehlmanVice President5$0
Craig KatzBoard Treasurer5$0
Steven SheardBoard Secretary5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8300 WHITMAN DR, BETHESDA, MD 20817-6821
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SANDRA CUSHNER WEINSTEIN, 8300 WHITMAN DR, BETHESDA, MD 20817
Signed the 990
SANDRA CUSHNER WEINSTEIN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(434) 260-3315
Return prepared by
MOFFIT & BLACK CPA PC

Mission

MISSION IS TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS AND THEIR FAMILIES A SAFE, POSITIVE, AND COHESIVE COMMUNITY THAT INSTILLS HOPE, BELONGING, AND EMPOWERMENT. WE OFFER CONDITION-SPECIFIC RESIDENTIAL AND FAMILY CAMPS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS INCLUDING CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE, NEUROFIBROMATOSIS, TYPE 1 DIABETES, EPILEPSY, AND AUTISM, AS WELL AS YEAR-ROUND SUPPORT GROUPS, A TEEN LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM, AND A TRANSITIONAL YOUTH PROGRAM

990 for the year ended January 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDED CONDITION-SPECIFIC RESIDENTIAL AND FAMILY CAMP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS INCLUDING CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE, NEUROFIBROMATOSIS, TYPE 1 DIABETES, EPILEPSY, AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER . DURING THE 2025 CAMP SEASON, BRAINY RIDGE EXPANDED FROM 2 PILOT SESSIONS TO 4 FULL CAMP SESSIONS, SERVING OVER 140 CAMPERS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES THE CAYMAN ISLANDS, AND THE NETHERLANDS. WE ALSO LAUNCHED 2 NEW FAMILY CAMPS FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY TYPE 1 DIABETES AND CONGENITAL HEART CONDITIONS PROVIDING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO CAREGIVERS AND SIBLINGS. OVER 50 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO ENSURE NO CHILD WAS TURNED AWAY DUE TO FINANCIAL NEED. ALL CAMP PROGRAMS WERE MEDICALLY SUPERVISED BY MORE THAN 25 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
    Expenses $202,772 · grants $42,723 · revenue $269,010
  • PROVIDED A 7-MONTH TEEN LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP ADOLESCENTS LIVING WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS DEVELOP CONFIDENCE COMMUNICATION, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS. THE PROGRAM TRAINS TEENS TO SERVE AS PEER COUNSELORS, GIVING THEM THE SKILLS AND TOOLS TO HELP SUPPORT AND REDUCE THE SOCIAL ISOLATION EXPERIENCED BY CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS BRAINY RIDGE ALSO PROVIDED A TRANSITIONAL YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPORTING YOUNG ADULTS WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS AS THEY NAVIGATE INTO THE ADULT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. DURING THE 2025 SEASON, 7 FORMER CAMPERS JOINED AS FIRST-TIME COUNSELORS, BRINGING LEADERSHIP AND LIVED EXPERIENCE TO EVERY CABIN AND ACTIVITY THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND ADVOCATES
    Expenses $3,287 · revenue $3,287
  • PROVIDED YEAR-ROUND ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS, AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS MAINTAINING COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND PEER SUPPORT OUTSIDE OF THE CAMP SEASON. BRAINY RIDGE ALSO MAINTAINED ONGOING OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATION WITH ITS COMMUNITY OF CAMPERS, FAMILIES, STAFF, AND VOLUNTEERS THROUGH NEWSLETTERS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND DIRECT ENGAGEMENT. THESE EFFORTS ENSURED THAT CAMPERS AND FAMILIES REMAINED CONNECTED TO THE BRAINY RIDGE COMMUNITY YEAR-ROUND AND WERE INFORMED OF UPCOMING PROGRAMS, REGISTRATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABILITY BRAINY RIDGE PARTNERED WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO EXTEND REACH AND SUPPORT
    Expenses $3,286 · revenue $3,286

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025January 31, 2026June 15, 2026990 on file
2024January 31, 2025June 16, 2025990-EZ on file
2023January 31, 2024June 17, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-1298587
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
January
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$139,409
Income (IRS master file)
$311,782

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990January 2026$311,782$253,768$139,409XML
990-EZJanuary 2025$144,124$66,785$77,339XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-1298587).

Questions about BRAINY RIDGE INC

What is the EIN of BRAINY RIDGE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRAINY RIDGE INC is 99-1298587.
Is BRAINY RIDGE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to BRAINY RIDGE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRAINY RIDGE INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BRAINY RIDGE INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending January 31, 2027) is due June 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BRAINY RIDGE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended January 2026.
Who is the principal officer of BRAINY RIDGE INC?
The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 names SANDRA CUSHNER WEINSTEIN.
Who are the officers and directors of BRAINY RIDGE INC?
The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,566 (ALYSSA WEINSTEIN, DIRECTOR/FOUNDER).
How much revenue does BRAINY RIDGE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $311,782, expenses of $253,768 and total assets of $139,409 at year end.

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