American Epilepsy Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.2M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
56
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds American Epilepsy Society?
American Epilepsy Society is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Lennox and Lombroso Fund for Research and Training ($1.1M), The John M and Joan F Thalheimer ($400K), BAND Foundation ($350K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to American Epilepsy Society between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lennox and Lombroso Fund for Research and Training | $1,124,845 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| The John M and Joan F Thalheimer | $400,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| BAND Foundation | $350,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Inc | $300,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of America | $200,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Epilepsy Study Consortium Inc | $170,000 | 5 | 2019–2024 |
| Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundat | $130,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Council of Medical Specialty Societies | $100,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Slater Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy | $95,750 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Color Street Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Danny Did Foundation | $45,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Edward Hinz Family Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Child Neurology Education and Research Foundation | $35,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | $20,000 | 2 | 2021 |
| Neuroscience Research Foundation | $8,962 | 1 | 2024 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $6,155 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $150 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2019) to $707K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $279K.
What grants has American Epilepsy Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Lennox and Lombroso Fund for Research and Training | EPILEPSY RESEARCH | $237,500 |
| 2025 | Edward Hinz Family Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy | Research Conference | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $6,155 |
| 2024 | The Lennox and Lombroso Fund for Research and Training | EPILEPSY RESEARCH | $223,374 |
| 2024 | BAND Foundation | Partners Against Mortality in Epilepsy (PAME) | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The John M and Joan F Thalheimer | GENERAL FUND | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Epilepsy Foundation of America | SUPPORT A YOUNG RESEARCHER IN THE FIELD OF EPILEPSY | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Council of Medical Specialty Societies | Diagnostic Excellence Grant project with deliverables | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Epilepsy Study Consortium Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $44,000 |
| 2024 | Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundat | RESEARCH | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Edward Hinz Family Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy | Conference Grant | $15,500 |
| 2024 | Danny Did Foundation | SUPPORT FOR SUDEP EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Neuroscience Research Foundation | JUNIOR INVESTIGATOR AWARD | $8,962 |
| 2024 | Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundat | RESEARCH | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Lennox and Lombroso Fund for Research and Training | EPILEPSY RESEARCH | $219,741 |
| 2023 | The John M and Joan F Thalheimer | GENERAL FUND | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Epilepsy Study Consortium Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $66,000 |
| 2023 | Epilepsy Foundation of America | SUPPORT A YOUNG RESEARCHER IN THE FIELD OF EPILEPSY | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Council of Medical Specialty Societies | Diagnostic Excellence Research Project with Deliverables | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundat | RESEARCH | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy | Conference Grant | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Danny Did Foundation | EPILEPSY RESEARCH | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Child Neurology Education and Research Foundation | 2023 Unrestricted Symposium Sponsorships - $12,500 | $12,500 |
| 2022 | The Lennox and Lombroso Fund for Research and Training | EPILEPSY RESEARCH | $167,395 |
| 2022 | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Inc | UNRESTRICTED EDUCATIONAL GRANT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The John M and Joan F Thalheimer | GENERAL FUND | $90,000 |
| 2022 | Epilepsy Foundation of America | RESEARCH GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundat | RESEARCH | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 56 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Epilepsy Society?
American Epilepsy Society is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Lennox and Lombroso Fund for Research and Training ($1.1M), The John M and Joan F Thalheimer ($400K), BAND Foundation ($350K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to American Epilepsy Society between 2019–2025.
Who is American Epilepsy Society's largest funder?
The Lennox and Lombroso Fund for Research and Training is the largest recorded funder of American Epilepsy Society, with $1.1M across 6 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has American Epilepsy Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to American Epilepsy Society across 56 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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