Epilepsy Society of San Diego County
Epilepsy Society of San Diego County's mission is to develop and foster a program for the personal, social, economic, and philosophical betterment of all persons with epilepsy, and to provide recognition and respect as members of society.
Epilepsy Society of San Diego County at a glance
In short: Epilepsy Society of San Diego County gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- +1233.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,658,117
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Epilepsy Society of San Diego County
- Next open deadline
- December 15, 2026 (College Scholarships)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Epilepsy Society of San Diego County
Who Epilepsy Society of San Diego County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $20K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho Boise, ID | Mission Support | $10,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois Belleville, IL | Mission Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,658,117 | $594,590 | $824,704 | $20,000 | 2 | $89,957 |
| 2023 | $1,846,012 | $593,773 | $750,419 | $1,500 | Total only | $51,664 |
| 2022 | $1,927,391 | $775,187 | $746,177 | $2,075 | Total only | $21,863 |
| 2021 | $2,095,243 | $926,179 | $729,021 | — | — | $59,198 |
| 2020 | $1,743,384 | $640,490 | $535,319 | — | — | $162,331 |
| 2019 | $1,689,647 | $587,972 | $618,874 | — | — | $65,077 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Epilepsy Society of San Diego County
Based on IRS filings
Epilepsy Society of San Diego County is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $90K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Epilepsy Society of San Diego County is led by Wendy Urushima-Conn, President & CEO since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy Urushima-Conn
President & CEO
Executive Director → President & CEO, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$129K (2019) → $192K (2024)
Kurt Mengel
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ingrid D. De Llamas
Director of Philanthropy & External Relations
Director → Director of Philanthropy & External Relations, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $108K (2024)
Bob Scarano
Vice President & Development
Vice President - Developmnt → Vice President & Development, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Briana Lichter
Assistant Treasurer
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Barba MD
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James S. Grisolia MD
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Rice DO
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Rutland
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Nespeca MD
Board Member
Vice President - Programs → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Burritt
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Vice President, Marketing & Communications → Vice President & Marketing, 2022
Vice President & Marketing → Vice President, Marketing & Communications, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Zapoticzny
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Kneeshaw
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aarti Ivanic PhD
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Winslett
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew C. Dinofia
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Medina
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter A. Taylor
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abraham Chyung MD
Vice President & Programs
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos A. Medina
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Kossy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Carlos A. Medina Ma (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Charles M. Dragovich (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Vicente J. Iragui MD PhD (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Kimberly B. Tallian Pharmd Bcpp Fa (2020–2022) — Vice President & Programs
- Former: Ruth Covell MD (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Matt Dinofia (2019) — Director
- Former: Walt Taylor (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $192K, to Wendy Urushima-Conn (President & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Epilepsy Society of San Diego County
How much does Epilepsy Society of San Diego County give each year?
Epilepsy Society of San Diego County gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $2K in grants paid.
How large is Epilepsy Society of San Diego County?
Epilepsy Society of San Diego County reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $595K.
What is Epilepsy Society of San Diego County?
Epilepsy Society of San Diego County is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Epilepsy Society of San Diego County operate?
Epilepsy Society of San Diego County has awarded grants in Idaho, Illinois.
What is Epilepsy Society of San Diego County's EIN?
Epilepsy Society of San Diego County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1981182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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