Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
We lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives.
Year, State Incorporated:
1946, IL
Serving the nearly 140,000 people living with epilepsy in the Chicagoland area, we provide one on one sessions with members, a wide array of support groups, social gatherings for children and adults, as well as legislative initiatives to better the lives of people impacted by epilepsy. We are also dedicated to heightening the general public’s understanding of epilepsy, educating thousands of school personnel and staff of companies and organizations each year.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago's program expenses were:
| Patient services | $1,510,818 |
| Public health education | $397,199 |
| Community services | $283,715 |
| Professional education and training | $28,371 |
| Total Program Expenses | $2,220,103 |
Chief Executive
Alison Ruble, President/CEO
Chair of the Board
Nancy Iida, Board President
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
13
Paid Staff Size
20
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Clothing
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Grants from DHS | $1,137,424 |
| In-kind services | $539,004 |
| Clothing donation income | $374,672 |
| Individual gifts | $274,736 |
| Clubs and organizations | $255,902 |
| Special events (net of direct costs of $263,968 in 2023) | $183,985 |
| Corporate gifts | $61,012 |
| Foundations and trusts | $55,240 |
| Investment income | $25,737 |
| Total Income | $2,907,712 |
Programs: 73% Fundraising: 18% Administrative: 9%
| Total Income | $2,907,712 |
| Total expenses: | $3,038,719 |
| Program expenses | $2,220,103 |
| Fundraising expenses | $542,793 |
| Administrative expenses | $274,492 |
| Other expenses | $1,331 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-131,007 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $4,731,755 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,600,748 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,130,102 |
| Total Assets | $6,730,850 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois