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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: January 2025 Expires: January 2026

Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri & Kansas

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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222 S Meramec Ave
Saint Louis, MO, 63105-1805

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri & Kansas meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The Epilepsy Foundation leads the fight to stop seizures, find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy.

Year, State Incorporated:
1961, MO

Patient Services- provide assistance to people with epilepsy: live independently, find gainful employment, advocacy, medication assistance, counseling, referrals and follow up assistance. Public Health Education- Distribution of educational materials, provide educational seminars and individual education sessions, school advocacy and community educational presentations.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri & Kansas's program expenses were:

Individual Support $196,222
Community Training $121,728
Total Program Expenses $317,950

Chief Executive
Christy Polk, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Ed Stout, Managing Partner

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Grant Cooper

Board Size
8

Paid Staff Size
3

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 6.35%

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 Missouri & Kansas's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Special Events $202,159
Contributions $126,155
Grants $64,422
In-Kind Contributions $57,138
Investment Income $3,626
Other Income $526
Total Income $454,026

Programs: 81% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 12%

Total Income $454,026
Total expenses: $394,878
  Program expenses $317,950
  Fundraising expenses $28,557
  Administrative expenses $48,371
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $59,148
Beginning Net Assets $106,115
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $165,263
Total Liabilities $61,370
Total Assets $226,633

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