Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago
Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago's purpose is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. The Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago's principal line of business is to promote the collection and sale of used clothing in the united states.
Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago at a glance
In short: Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago gave $84K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $84K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,931
- -74.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $83,931
- -74.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $83,931
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago ($84K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2025) to $572K (2019). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago Chicago, IL | General Assistance | $83,931 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | $83,931 | $83,931 | 1 |
| 2024 | $83,931 | $364,872 | $326,370 | $325,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $45,429 | $374,729 | $371,331 | $370,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $42,031 | $369,536 | $376,346 | $375,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $48,841 | $374,987 | $351,346 | $350,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $25,200 | $333,652 | $361,346 | $360,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | $124,894 | $562,709 | $612,893 | $572,000 | 1 |
About Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $84K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago is led by Javonny Drain, Board Chairman on every filing since 2024; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Javonny Drain
Board Chairman
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rudly Raphael
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frankie Swoope-Bynum
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frenda Rodgers
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Vance
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Iida
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Flowers Jr.
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Flynn
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Takijah Heard
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Bryan Anderson (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: John Potanos (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kim Pope (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Max Downs (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Sandra George (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Patty Flynn (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Anthony Knepper (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Joanne Guthrie-Gard (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan Stanicek (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Brian Delaney (2019) — Director
- Former: Jay Lutterman (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago
How much does Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago give each year?
Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago gave $84K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $325K across 1 grant.
Where does Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago operate?
Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago's EIN?
Friends of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3778891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 27, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 6, 2023)
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