American Epilepsy Society

Organization Overview

American Epilepsy Society is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (G54) the organization is classified as: Epilepsy, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 06/2021, American Epilepsy Society employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Epilepsy Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, American Epilepsy Society generated $7.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, American Epilepsy Society has awarded 184 individual grants totaling $8,099,834. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE AMERICAN EPILEPSY SOCIETY PROMOTES RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO THE PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND CURE OF EPILEPSY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

MEETING FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE LATEST THERAPIES TO TREAT EPILEPSY AND STEPS TOWARD FINDING A CURE FOR EPILEPSY.


CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, WEBSITE TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND MEMBERS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS AIMED TO FURTHERING EPILEPSY THERAPIES.


RESEARCH GEARED TOWARDS FINDING A CURE FOR EPILEPSY AND NEW, MORE EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS FOR THE DISEASE.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Ims Technology Services
Annual Meeting Audio Visual
$460,475
Corcoran Expositions Inc
Annual Meeting Event Management
$107,410
Global Experience Specialists Inc
Annual Meeting Organizer
$247,351
135 S Lasalleamtrust Realty Corp
Rent
$265,000
Ims Technology Services
Annual Meeting Audio Visual
$460,475
Centerplate
Annual Meeting Catering
$425,856
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$152,040
Government grants $351,100
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,159,972
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,663,112
Total Program Service Revenue$4,233,760
Investment income $264,153
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $42,308
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $194,785
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,635,467

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Epilepsy Society has awarded $1,215,000 in support to 25 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

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Salt Lake City, UT

PURPOSE: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH GRANT

$130,000

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: JUNIOR INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT

$85,000

ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: SEED GRANT

$70,000

ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

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Bronx, NY

PURPOSE: EARLY CAREER GRANT

$70,000

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: EARLY CAREER GRANT

$60,000

DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC

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Durham, NC

PURPOSE: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH GRANT

$50,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that American Epilepsy Society has recieved totaling $556,040.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Band Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: PARTNERS AGAINST MORTALITY IN EPILEPSY (PAME)

$200,000
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology Inc

Deerfield, IL

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED EDUCATIONAL GRANT

$100,000
$100,000
Color Street Foundation Inc

Clifton, NJ

PURPOSE: OPERATION SUPPORT

$50,000
Epilepsy Foundation Of America

Bowie, MD

PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT

$50,000
Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$25,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$7,968,393
Earnings$2,263,755
Net Contributions$42,150
Grants$153,643
Ending Balance$10,120,655

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