Epilepsy Advocacy Network
To optimize the quality of life of individuals with epilepsy and seizure disorders by promoting community education and awareness, self-advocacy and empowerment, and helping all individuals gain proper …
GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.
Make your donationAbout Epilepsy Advocacy Network
Promotion of community education and awareness, self-advocacy and empowerment to those living with epilepsy and seizure disorders.
Verified certifications
Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.
Mission
To optimize the quality of life of individuals with epilepsy and seizure disorders by promoting community education and awareness, self-advocacy and empowerment, and helping all individuals gain proper access to care.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesRed flags
· All clearWhere every $1 goes
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEpilepsy Advocacy Network is a registered health nonprofit based in Ottawa, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 843161755. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $707K in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Epilepsy Advocacy Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 92/100.
Epilepsy Advocacy Network is located in Ottawa, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Epilepsy Advocacy Network has $707K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Epilepsy Advocacy Network is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $707K in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Epilepsy Advocacy Network. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Epilepsy Advocacy Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 78% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Promotion of community education and awareness, self-advocacy and empowerment to those living with epilepsy and seizure disorders. Epilepsy Advocacy Network is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among health charities registered in United States: Epilepsy Advocacy Network's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $707K is below the peer average of $38M.
Yes, donations to Epilepsy Advocacy Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Epilepsy Advocacy Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 843161755, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
EPILEPSY ADVOCACY NETWORK is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
Latest news
From global news sources
No recent news coverage found
News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewPeer charities
Other health in United States, by integrity assessment
Sources and verification
Refreshed
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 73 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we don't know
Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
Methodology
GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
Read full methodologyReport an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save Epilepsy Advocacy Network?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about Epilepsy Advocacy Network
- What is Epilepsy Advocacy Network?
- Epilepsy Advocacy Network is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Ottawa, United States. Promotion of community education and awareness, self-advocacy and empowerment to those living with epilepsy and seizure disorders.
- When was Epilepsy Advocacy Network founded?
- Epilepsy Advocacy Network was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Epilepsy Advocacy Network?
- Rodger Salzman serves as President.
- Where is Epilepsy Advocacy Network located?
- Headquartered in Ottawa, United States.
- What is Epilepsy Advocacy Network's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Epilepsy Advocacy Network trustworthy?
- Epilepsy Advocacy Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Epilepsy Advocacy Network's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 843161755.
- What is Epilepsy Advocacy Network's website?
- http://www.epilepsyadvocacynetwork.org