Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc
To provide the network and infrastructure to facilitate collegial, collaborative, practice-changing research that will provide answers needed to improve the care of children with epilepsy.
Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc at a glance
In short: Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc gave $174K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $173,500
- +50.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,786
- -78.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,005,530
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Children's Hospital Corporation DBA Boston Children's Hospital ($40K). Together the top 7 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2024) to $174K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Hospital Corporation DBA Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | Pediatric Medical Research | $40,000 |
| Children's Research Institute Silver Spring, MD | Pediatric Medical Research | $37,000 |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado Denver, CO | Pediatric Medical Research | $20,000 |
| Cook Children's Health Care System Fort Worth, TX | Pediatric Medical Research | $20,000 |
| Standford University Redwood City, CA | Pediatric Medical Research | $20,000 |
| Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Pediatric Medical Research | $19,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Pediatric Medical Research | $17,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,005,530 | $731,267 | $405,857 | $173,500 | 7 | $18,558 |
| 2024 | $628,461 | $569,812 | $287,892 | $115,000 | 1 | $3,598 |
| 2023 | $346,541 | $391,856 | $45,315 | — | — | — |
About Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc
Based on IRS filings
Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $174K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc is led by Jane M. McCabe Zeender, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane M. McCabe Zeender
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$23K (2023) → $65K (2025)
Rob Seideman
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$55K (2025)
M. Scott Perry MD
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Slater
Chair of Marketing Committee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Schreiber MD
Chair of Partnership Committee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ciliberto MD
Chair of Nominating Committee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charuta Joshi MD
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Coryell MD
Co-Chair Research Committee
Chair of Research Committee → Co-Chair Research Committee, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angelyque Lorenzana
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Wagner PhD
Co-Chair of Research Committee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ammar Shaikhouni MD PhD
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juliet Knowles MD PhD
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tobias Loddenkemper MD
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Anup Patel (2023) — Chair of Partnership Committee
- Former: Kelly Knupp (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Sucheta Joshi (2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $65K, to Jane M McCabe Zeender (Executive Director (Resigned)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc
How much does Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc give each year?
Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc gave $174K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $115K across 1 grant.
What is Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc's typical grant size?
Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,786, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc give grants?
Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (21%) and Colorado (12%).
Does Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pediatric Medical Research" (7 grants).
Who are Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc's largest grantees?
Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Children's Hospital Corporation DBA Boston Children's Hospital ($40,000), Children's Research Institute ($37,000) and The Regents of the University of Colorado ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc?
Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $731K.
What is Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc?
Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc's EIN?
Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1162919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 4, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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