American Epilepsy Society
- Assets
- $19.7m
- Revenue
- $7.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 03/1975
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 04-6112600
Organization Overview
American Epilepsy Society is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (G54) the organization is classified as: Epilepsy, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 06/2021, American Epilepsy Society employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Epilepsy Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, American Epilepsy Society generated $7.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, American Epilepsy Society has awarded 184 individual grants totaling $8,099,834. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AMERICAN EPILEPSY SOCIETY PROMOTES RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO THE PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND CURE OF EPILEPSY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
MEETING FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE LATEST THERAPIES TO TREAT EPILEPSY AND STEPS TOWARD FINDING A CURE FOR EPILEPSY.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, WEBSITE TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND MEMBERS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS AIMED TO FURTHERING EPILEPSY THERAPIES.
RESEARCH GEARED TOWARDS FINDING A CURE FOR EPILEPSY AND NEW, MORE EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS FOR THE DISEASE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eileen Murray Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $369,600 |
Susan Oliver Associate Executive Direct | 40 | $206,599 | |
James Polous Director - Technology Solutions | 40 | $149,199 | |
Penny Dacks Associate Executive Direct | 40 | $141,047 | |
Christina Graham Director - Education And Professional Development | 40 | $140,441 | |
Joy Keller Senior Manager - Clinical Activities | 40 | $109,437 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
135 S Lasalleamtrust Realty Corp Rent | 6/29/20 | $265,000 |
Ims Technology Services Annual Meeting Audio Visual | 6/29/20 | $460,475 |
Global Experience Specialists Inc Annual Meeting Organizer | 6/29/20 | $247,351 |
Centerplate Annual Meeting Catering | 6/29/20 | $425,856 |
135 S Lasalleamtrust Realty Corp Rent | 6/29/20 | $265,000 |
Corcoran Expositions Inc Annual Meeting Event Management | 6/29/20 | $107,410 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $152,040 |
| Government grants | $351,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,159,972 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,663,112 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,233,760 |
| Investment income | $264,153 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $42,308 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $194,785 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,635,467 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,222,655 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $187,599 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $50,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $369,603 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $129,361 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,795,049 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $258,660 |
| Payroll taxes | $222,335 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $17,571 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,146 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $44,721 |
| Fees for services: Other | $542,581 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,355 |
| Office expenses | $134,502 |
| Information technology | $273,955 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $263,380 |
| Travel | $951 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $695,345 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $113,766 |
| Insurance | $45,309 |
| All other expenses | $7,123 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,624,221 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,147,853 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $268,847 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $300,755 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $483,937 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,422,599 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $34,840 |
| Total assets | $19,658,831 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $393,455 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,346,076 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $403,752 |
| Other liabilities | $42,937 |
| Total liabilities | $2,186,220 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,779,519 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,693,092 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $19,658,831 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Epilepsy Society has awarded $1,215,000 in support to 25 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH GRANT | $130,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: JUNIOR INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT | $85,000 |
Bronx, NY PURPOSE: EARLY CAREER GRANT | $70,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: SEED GRANT | $70,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: EARLY CAREER GRANT | $60,000 |
Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: JUNIOR INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT | $50,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that American Epilepsy Society has recieved totaling $556,040.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Band Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: PARTNERS AGAINST MORTALITY IN EPILEPSY (PAME) | $200,000 |
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology Inc Deerfield, IL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED EDUCATIONAL GRANT | $100,000 |
The@john M And Joan F Thalheimer Family Charitable Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $100,000 |
Color Street Foundation Inc Clifton, NJ PURPOSE: OPERATION SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Epilepsy Foundation Of America Bowie, MD PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT | $50,000 |
Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $25,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $7,968,393 |
| Earnings | $2,263,755 |
| Net Contributions | $42,150 |
| Grants | $153,643 |
| Ending Balance | $10,120,655 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Crosspoint Human Services Danville, IL | $5,818,549 | $10,453,933 |
American Epilepsy Society Chicago, IL | $19,658,831 | $7,635,467 |
Epilepsy Foundation Of Greater Chicago Chicago, IL | $6,465,496 | $2,507,607 |
R O W Foundation Naperville, IL | $144,793 | $1,992,097 |
Epilepsy Foundation Of Greater Southern Illinois Belleville, IL | $1,729,580 | $1,751,993 |
Epilepsy Foundation Of Kentuckiana Inc Louisville, KY | $365,274 | $557,634 |
Epilepsy Services For Northeastern Il Highland Park, IL | $0 | $177,062 |
Epilepsy Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc Stevens Point, WI | $167,277 | $202,970 |
Epilepsy Foundation Of Southern Illinois Mt Vernon, IL | $99,122 | $0 |
Epilepsy Foundation Of Western Wisconsin Inc Eau Claire, WI | $13,302 | $0 |
Epilepsy Families Southeast Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $202,195 | $0 |
Road Runners Club Of America Menasha, WI | $12,116 | $20,977 |