Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee
At the epilepsy foundation setn, we are committed to helping people in southeast tennessee and northwest georgia affected by seizures and epilepsy. We recognize that a diagnosis of …
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Educational opportunities are catered to specific populations and provide proper information related to seizure recognition and first-aid. These educational opportunities are perfect for law enforcement and all first-responders, day care employees, community focused organizations, and any businesses that may want to learn about epilepsy. Approximately 12,000 individuals were impacted by the education/training program in the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The medication assistance program was specifically created to help individuals with epilepsy, who live at or below the U.S. Federal poverty line, with purchasing their medication. Each client who enrolls in this program is eligible for an annual stipend of $400 which can be used at their discretion. 56 prescriptions were filled during the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Studio e art therapy is …
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Mission
At the epilepsy foundation setn, we are committed to helping people in southeast tennessee and northwest georgia affected by seizures and epilepsy. We recognize that a diagnosis of epilepsy is life-changing, and our mission is to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide resources to help build a network of support for those impacted by epilepsy as they navigate their journey.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1977, it predates 78% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 84 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEpilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee is a registered health nonprofit based in Chattanooga, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its EIN is 581309190. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $168K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 581309190. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee is located in Chattanooga, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.
Based on official tax filings, Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee has $168K in annual revenue. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $168K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee 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 66% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
Educational opportunities are catered to specific populations and provide proper information related to seizure recognition and first-aid. These educational opportunities are perfect for law enforcement and all first-responders, day care employees, community focused organizations, and any businesses that may want to learn about epilepsy. Approximately 12,000 individuals were impacted by the education/training program in the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The medication assistance program was specifically created to help individuals with epilepsy, who live at or below the U.S. Federal poverty line, with purchasing their medication. Each client who enrolls in this program is eligible for an annual stipend of $400 which can be used at their discretion. 56 prescriptions were filled... Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1977.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $168K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 581309190, 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 OF SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE 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 (15)
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 29 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 · 1977
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee
- What is Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee?
- Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chattanooga, United States. Educational opportunities are catered to specific populations and provide proper information related to seizure recognition and first-aid. These educational opportunities are perfect for law enforcement and all first-responders, day care employees, community focused organizations, and any businesses that may want to learn about epilepsy. Approximately 12,000 individuals were impacted by the education/training program in the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The medication assistance program was specifically created to help individuals with epilepsy, who live at or below the U.S. Federal poverty line, with purchasing their medication. Each client who enrolls in this program is eligible for an annual stipend of $400 which can be used at their discretion. 56 prescriptions were filled during the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Studio e art therapy is a multi-week art program that gives children, ages 6-17, with epilepsy, the opportunity to creatively express themselves through art and also create a community of support amoung their peers. 35 children were part of the art program during the 2021-2022 fiscal year. During the summer we hosted a photography camp for children impacted by epilepsy. This is a 4-week program where children are given an opportunity to express themselves through photography, while also learning photography and camera skills. In the 2021-2022 fiscal year, 35 children attended over the 4-week period. Each month efsetn hosts our connections support group meetings for anyone who is impacted by epilepsy. These meetings are a great place to connect with other people who understand what you're going though as well as expert guests from a wide variety of fields. These guests include neurologists, social workers, attorneys, and pharmacists, just to name a few. 241 people were involved in these support groups during the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
- When was Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee founded?
- Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee was founded in 1977.
- Who leads Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee?
- Daniel Grzesik serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee located?
- Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, United States.
- What is Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee trustworthy?
- Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 of Southeast Tennessee's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 581309190.
- What is Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee's website?
- http://www.epilepsy-setn.org