Epilepsy Foundation of America
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLES AFFECTED BY EPILEPSY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND CONNECTION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.3M
-1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$250K
-28.1% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$83K
-4.1% YoY
About Epilepsy Foundation of America
Based on IRS filings
Epilepsy Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in BOWIE, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $250K. Net investment income was $393K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,279,936 | $21,649,278 | $20,384,765 |
| Revenue | $15,593,499 | $17,841,214 | $21,897,167 |
| Expenses | $16,514,182 | $15,981,333 | $17,733,098 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $393,154 | $-954,167 | $2,003,827 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Epilepsy Foundation of America
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Phase Four Film Llc ($150,000), American Epilepsy Society ($50,000), American Brain Foundation ($49,917).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PHASE FOUR FILM LLC HAWTHORNE, CA | SUPPORT MEDIA AND PUBLIC AWARENESS FOR SOCIALLY MINDED ORGANIZATIONS | $150,000 |
| AMERICAN EPILEPSY SOCIETY CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT A YOUNG RESEARCHER IN THE FIELD OF EPILEPSY | $50,000 |
| AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN | SUPPORT THE CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP | $49,917 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY PARENT | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARK THEEUWES | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAVID HAWK | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| COURTNEY WATSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GREG MAYES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELI CORBETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN LINN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEN GURTCHEFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN LANNEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NOAH RICHMOND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES MCALPIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MCDONNELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIA MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WASIM MALIK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ABRAHAM GLASER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY WELDON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSH GOLDEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGELICA ROIZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BERNICE LEE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (BEG 7/23) | 35 | $182,273 |
| RAHEL ROSNER | CFOO (THROUGH 9/24) | 35 | $301,448 |
| BRANDY FUREMAN | CHIEF OUTCOMES OFFICER | 35 | $252,896 |
| LAURA WEIDNER | CHIEF ADVOCACY AND GOV RELATIONS OFFICER | 35 | $201,362 |
| ALISON ZETTERQUIST | INTERIM CEO (THROUGH 6/23) | 35 | $131,000 |
| DANIELLE SOLOMON | VP, HUMAN RESOURCES | 35 | $155,625 |
| NATHAN DEVAULT | VP, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS | 35 | $171,695 |
| JACQUELINE AKER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS | 35 | $124,535 |
| GREGG FORT | VP REGIONAL TEAMS | 35 | $142,275 |
| KATHLEEN FARRELL | VP PUBLIC HEALTH & OUTCOMES | 35 | $135,498 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Epilepsy Foundation of America?
Epilepsy Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in BOWIE, MD. It holds $21.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Epilepsy Foundation of America?
As of 2024, Epilepsy Foundation of America holds $21.3M in total assets with $15.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $250K in 2024.
Where does Epilepsy Foundation of America operate?
Epilepsy Foundation of America has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia.
What size grants does Epilepsy Foundation of America award?
In 2024, Epilepsy Foundation of America awarded 3 grants totaling $250K — an average of about $83K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Epilepsy Foundation of America's EIN?
Epilepsy Foundation of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0856660. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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