Epilepsy Foundation Of Greater Chicago
- Assets
- $6.5m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 04/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 36-2317619
Organization Overview
Epilepsy Foundation Of Greater Chicago is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1946. 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 06/2022, Epilepsy Foundation Of Greater Chicago employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Epilepsy Foundation Of Greater Chicago 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 06/2022, Epilepsy Foundation Of Greater Chicago generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO LEAD THE FIGHT TO OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF LIVING WITH EPILEPSY AND TO ACCELERATE THERAPIES TO STOP SEIZURES, FIND CURES, AND SAVE LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLIENT/PATIENT SERVICES - SEE SCHEDULE O
COMMUNITY SERVICES - SEE SCHEDULE O
PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION - SEE SCHEDULE O
EPILEPSY COMMUNICATIONTHE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHICAGO EDUCATES THE GENERAL COMMUNITY THROUGH VARIOUS PUBLICITY OUTLETS, SUCH AS, ONLINE, TELEVISION, RADIO, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. "ECONNECTIONS," A QUARTERLY E-NEWSLETTER, IS SENT OUT FOUR TIMES TO THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHICAGO'S ENTIRE EMAIL DATABASE. ON AVERAGE, EACH E-BLAST IS SENT TO 11,000 SUBSCRIBERS. "ECONNECTIONS" COVERS A VARIETY OF TOPICS RELATING TO THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHICAGO AND THE EPILEPSY COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. DOZENS OF E-BLASTS PROMOTING A SPECIFIC ISSUE, PROGRAM, OR EVENT ARE ALSO SENT TO THE TARGETED AUDIENCES. OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHICAGO SENT MORE THAN 200,000 EMAILS TO PEOPLE INTERESTED IN EPILEPSY AND GENERATED APPROXIMATELY 9.7 MILLION MEDIA IMPRESSIONS THROUGH MARKETING CAMPAIGNS. THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHICAGO UTILIZES POPULAR SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS TO INCREASE ITS ONLINE PRESENCE. ITS FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, AND LINKEDIN PAGES COLLECTIVELY BOAST NEARLY 18,000 FOLLOWERS. POSTS REGARDING THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT EPILEPSY, HOW IT IMPACTS THE PUBLIC, AS WELL AS THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHICAGO'S ACTIVITIES, ARE UPDATED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bryan Anderson President And CEO | Officer | 40 | $181,927 |
Roberta Shoemaker VP Of Operations & Finance | 40 | $112,437 | |
Nancy Lida Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Howard Zwirn Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Corda Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Ahern Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $268,463 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,301,952 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,024,015 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $18,200 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,594,430 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,345 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$90,168 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,507,607 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $47,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $207,685 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,182 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,059,946 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $79,481 |
| Other employee benefits | $128,448 |
| Payroll taxes | $91,914 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $72,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $67,532 |
| Advertising and promotion | $27,469 |
| Office expenses | $108,399 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $92,173 |
| Travel | $19,521 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,489 |
| Insurance | $10,497 |
| All other expenses | $9,294 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,249,070 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,213,201 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,250,004 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $266,569 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $39,160 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $96,378 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,600,184 |
| Total assets | $6,465,496 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $74,101 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $74,067 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,627,604 |
| Total liabilities | $1,775,772 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,689,724 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $6,465,496 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Epilepsy Foundation Of Greater Chicago has recieved totaling $78,101.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,745 |
C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation Sioux Falls, SD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $15,000 |
Richard James Mccann Foundation Wheaton, IL PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $10,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $9,450 |
Paul A & Joan S Rubschlager Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CIVIC & SOCIAL | $5,000 |
Richard James Mccann Foundation Wheaton, IL PURPOSE: ERIN'S EXPLORERS | $5,000 |
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 |