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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2019 Expires: October 2021

Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(210) 653-5353
8601 Village Dr Ste 220
San Antonio, TX, 78217-5509
https://www.efcst.org
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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 Central & South Texas meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:

The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is to 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:
1993, TX

The Epilepsy Foundation of Central & South Texas (EFCST) is an independent affiliate of the Epilepsy Foundation, a national organization located in Landover, MD. It is a non-profit, charitable agency, designated as a 501(c)3 organization by the IRS. EFCST serves 79 counties in the central & south Texas area including Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Harlingen, Laredo, McAllen, San Angelo, San Antonio, Victoria & Waco. There are more than 140,000 people affected by epilepsy and/or seizures in the EFCST service territory.

EPILEPSY CLINICS: Clinics provide outpatient comprehensive epilepsy treatment for adults in the EFCST territory. Patients qualified based on DSHS eligibility criteria. Clinics are held in Austin, Corpus Christi, Eagle Pass, Harlingen, Laredo,McAllen, San Antonio & Uvalde.

INFORMATION & REFERRAL: Provide accurate epilepsy information & appropriate referrals to community agencies. We assist clients with no-cost informative brochures & information regarding epilepsy & EFCST programs & services.

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES: Adult, teen & children support groups meet regularly to share common experiences & solve problems through discussion & support. One-on-one parent & family education. EFCST also works with consumers via social networking. Mental health counseling also available free of charge.

COMMUNITY EDUCATIONS: Provide accurate epilepsy information to schools, social service agencies, employers & local community at no cost. Education programs targeting school nurses, teens, seniors, first responders, hispanic awareness & a mentoring program have been created. Education is also provided through conferences, health fairs, PSA’s & other outreach campaigns.

ADVOCACY: Educate individuals and families on their legal rights & responsibilities & how to obtain assistance when discrimination occurs. Parent advocacy trainings & legislative workshops also offered.

For the year ended August 31, 2018, Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas's program expenses were:

Program Expenses $946,543
Total Program Expenses $946,543

Chief Executive
Sindi Rosales, Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$0

Chair of the Board
Mr. Michael Girouard, Board Member

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Entrepreneur

Board Size
Not disclosed

Paid Staff Size
16

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

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 3.24%

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 Central & South Texas's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2018.

Source of Funds
State Grant Revenue $576,137
Program and Other Grant Revenue $222,344
Fundraising Revenue, net of direct expenses $172,532
Contributions $71,681
In-kind revenue $39,378
Interest Income $1,147
Reimburseable Revenue $5
Total Income $1,083,224

Programs: 88% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 8%

Total Income $1,083,224
Total expenses: $1,070,686
  Program expenses $946,543
  Fundraising expenses $35,064
  Administrative expenses $89,079
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $12,538
Beginning Net Assets $297,790
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $310,328
Total Liabilities $68,387
Total Assets $378,715

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