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Brilliant Divergent Foundation Incorporated

Brooklyn, NY · EIN 992590420 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE W12 · Public & Societal Benefit · Micro (<$100K) · brilliantdivergent.org
revenue
$526
expenses
$197
net assets
$329
employees
mission · from form 990

The Brilliant Divergent Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals through educational resources, inclusive programs, and advocacy efforts. Their services encompass early intervention, inclusive preschool programs, specialized education, social skills groups, and support for teens and young adults transitioning into adulthood

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families through advocacy, education, and community-building initiatives. Offers resources and training for parents, caregivers, and institutions while challenging systemic barriers to inclusion. Based in Brooklyn, NY, the organization is parent-led and focuses on shifting societal perceptions of neurodiversity from deficit to strength.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy
Challenges systemic barriers in education and policy through school board engagement, public forums, and policy advocacy rooted in lived experience of neurodivergent families.
Education
Provides workshops, resource kits, and training for schools, workplaces, and communities to reframe neurodiversity as a strength and eliminate bias.
Support & Connection
Builds community for neurodivergent individuals and families through safe spaces, peer connection, and emotional support both online and in person.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
    • Advocacy for neurodivergent inclusion in public systems
      Challenges systemic barriers by participating in school board meetings, public forums, and policy discussions to reshape how institutions recognize and support neurodivergent individuals.
  • Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 1 activity
    • Community and connection spaces for neurodivergent individuals and families
      Creates and maintains safe in-person and online spaces that connect neurodivergent individuals and their families with supportive communities.
  • Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
    • Educational and support programs for neurodivergent individuals
      Provides inclusive preschool programs, specialized education, social skills groups, transition support, and educational resources for neurodivergent individuals. These services are delivered through organizational programs that support families and schools.
  • Autism & Neurodiversity Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Training and resource dissemination on neurodiversity
      Provides workshops and resource kits to schools, workplaces, and communities to promote understanding of neurodiversity and reduce bias.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$526
Contributions & grants$26751%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$197
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$329
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$329
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Alexis Regnier — Chief Executive Officer/Director
  • Eddy Altine — Secretary/Director
  • Ted Regnier — Chief Financial Officer/Director
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Integrated Empowerment Model
    methodology: integrated_empowerment_model
    By combining education, advocacy, and community support, the organization enables neurodivergent individuals and families to become self-advocates, because integrated services build knowledge, confidence, and collective power more effectively than siloed interventions.
  • Lifespan Approach to Neurodivergent Support
    methodology: lifespan_approach
    By providing a continuum of services from early intervention through adulthood, the organization improves long-term outcomes because sustained, developmentally appropriate support reduces systemic gaps and increases autonomy over time.
  • Parent-Led Lived Experience Model
    methodology: parent_led_lived_experience
    By centering programs and leadership on parents and individuals with lived experience of neurodivergence, the organization reframes neurodiversity as a source of strength and belonging, which increases family engagement and drives cultural change because trust and authenticity are foundational to systemic impact.