Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc
Epilepsy foundation new england's (efne) mission is to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection.
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Epilepsy Foundation New England provides information, education, support & services to individuals with epilepsy & seizures. The foundation works to build awareness & raise funds for research to accelerate therapies, stop seizures and find cures for epilepsy.
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Epilepsy foundation new england's (efne) mission is to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEpilepsy Foundation New England Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Lowell, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 222505819. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 109 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc is located in Lowell, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.
Based on official tax filings, Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 109 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Epilepsy Foundation New England provides information, education, support & services to individuals with epilepsy & seizures. The foundation works to build awareness & raise funds for research to accelerate therapies, stop seizures and find cures for epilepsy. Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $7M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 222505819, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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EPILEPSY FOUNDATION NEW ENGLAND INC 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.
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Officers & trustees (25)
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Sources and verification
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 109 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 109 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1983
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc
- What is Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc?
- Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lowell, United States. Epilepsy Foundation New England provides information, education, support & services to individuals with epilepsy & seizures. The foundation works to build awareness & raise funds for research to accelerate therapies, stop seizures and find cures for epilepsy.
- When was Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc founded?
- Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc was founded in 1983.
- Who leads Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc?
- Kimberlee Schumacher serves as Interim President & CEO.
- Where is Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc located?
- Headquartered in Lowell, MA, United States.
- What is Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc trustworthy?
- Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc 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 Foundation New England Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 222505819. Registration: 22-2505819 (United States).
- What is Epilepsy Foundation New England Inc's website?
- http://www.epilepsynewengland.org