Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
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 Michigan meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan leads 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:
1948, MI
The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan is the only statewide non-profit organization focusing on epilepsy. The goals of the Foundation include: Closing the treatment gap between what is being done for people with epilepsy and what should be done; Improving how people with epilepsy are perceived, accepted, and valued in society; and, Ensuring that people with epilepsy and their families have access to full life experiences. We accomplish our goals by providing education & consultation, summer camps, social & enrichment programs, advocacy, epilepsy awareness programs, public awareness, and research.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan's program expenses were:
| Programs | $821,546 |
| Total Program Expenses | $821,546 |
Chief Executive
Brianna Romines, President
Compensation*
$135,687
Chair of the Board
Angie May, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
17
Paid Staff Size
10
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 Michigan's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $699,979 |
| Special Events | $371,987 |
| Foundation and Corporate Grants | $122,500 |
| PPP Loan Forgiveness | $101,815 |
| Governmental Agencies | $39,505 |
| United Way | $12,726 |
| Bequests | $7,183 |
| Program Service Fees | $1,935 |
| Investment Loss | $-97,732 |
| Total Income | $1,259,898 |
Programs: 86% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 12%
| Total Income | $1,259,898 |
| Total expenses: | $953,178 |
| Program expenses | $821,546 |
| Fundraising expenses | $18,289 |
| Administrative expenses | $113,343 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $306,720 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,521,185 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,827,905 |
| Total Liabilities | $279,713 |
| Total Assets | $2,107,618 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Western Michigan