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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$233,676
Total expenses
$339,587
Contributions and grants received
$206,445
Grants paid
$595
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$27,231
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$679,256
Total liabilities, end of year
$41,580
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$637,676
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$224,329
Management and general expenses
$54,239
Fundraising expenses
$61,019
Program service expenses (Part III)
$224,329

Program services were 66.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $119,050

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $87,395

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $24,546 · excluded $24,546

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $178,808

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $176,123

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $2,685

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $2,685 · excluded $2,685

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $85,313

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $119,050

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $85,313

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $595 · program services $595

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $81,761 · program services $53,962 · management and general $13,082 · fundraising $14,717

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $126,895 · program services $83,751 · management and general $20,303 · fundraising $22,841

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $9,359 · program services $6,176 · management and general $1,498 · fundraising $1,685

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $14,712 · program services $9,710 · management and general $2,354 · fundraising $2,648

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $3,570 · program services $2,356 · management and general $571 · fundraising $643

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $0

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $49,144 · program services $32,435 · management and general $7,863 · fundraising $8,846

  • 17 · Travel

    total $0

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $4,696 · program services $3,100 · management and general $751 · fundraising $845

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $0

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $7,113 · program services $4,695 · management and general $1,138 · fundraising $1,280

  • 24a · Other expenses: PROGRAM EXPENSES

    total $20,937 · program services $13,818 · management and general $3,350 · fundraising $3,769

  • 24b · Other expenses: TELEPHONE

    total $6,043 · program services $3,988 · management and general $967 · fundraising $1,088

  • 24c · Other expenses: BANK CHARGES

    total $5,838 · program services $3,853 · management and general $934 · fundraising $1,051

  • 24d · Other expenses: REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

    total $2,532 · program services $1,671 · management and general $405 · fundraising $456

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $6,392 · program services $4,219 · management and general $1,023 · fundraising $1,150

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $39,163 · end of year $36,911

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $123,387 · end of year $36,605

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    end of year $0

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $4,706 · end of year $0

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $10,949

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $10,949

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    end of year $0

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $561,489 · end of year $605,740

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $2,239 · end of year $3,135

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    end of year $38,445

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $486,475 · end of year $397,645

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $240,031 · end of year $240,031

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

The Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia is dedicated to improving the lives of everyGeorgian impacted by epilepsy and seizure disorders. We empower individuals andfamilies through education, advocacy, and support services that promote safety,independence, and confidence. By fostering community connections, raising publicawareness, and expanding access to care, we strive to eliminate the stigmasurrounding epilepsy and ensure that no one faces their diagnosis alone.

  • Event Results:Magnolia Run & Walk for Epilepsy 2024- The 2024 Magnolia Run & Walk for Epilepsy continued to grow as one of Epilepsy Georgia's signature community events. Held in August, the event welcomed 697 participants and 40 teams, bringing together families, advocates, health-care professionals, and supporters from across the state. Through sponsorships, fundraising teams, and individual giving, the event raised more than $140,000 to support programs and services for Georgians impacted by epilepsy.Paint the Park Purple- In 2025, Epilepsy Georgia launched Paint the Park Purple, a new awareness and fundraising event that replaced Taste of Love. The event welcomed 103 attendees and raised $71,750 to support Epilepsy Georgia's programs and services. Paint the Park Purple created an exciting, family-friendly opportunity to engage supporters, increase epilepsy awareness, and bring together advocates, families, and partners in celebration of resilience, community connection, and the ongoing work of Epilepsy Georgia.

    Expenses $109,315

  • Through AJs Law for Seizure Smart Schools, Epilepsy Georgia continued to expand educational outreach and community training efforts across the state. Training programs reached school faculty and staff, school nurses, bus drivers, first responders, healthcare professionals, and community members.Educational programming continued to increase awareness of seizure recognition, seizure first aid, and epilepsy safety practices, helping create safer and more supportive environments for individuals living with epilepsy.

    Expenses $93,738

  • EFWorks Employment Services expanded both virtual and in-person services throughout Georgia. Services remained focused on career readiness, job placement, workplace accommodations, and long-term employment stability.Numbers for the 24-25 FY:Total clients served: 110-120, 650 over lifetime of programTotal placements: 80-90, 450 over lifetime of programRetention rate: 100%Key business partners and placements: Delta, USPS, Walgreens, Dollar General

    Expenses $21,276 · Grants $595

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • LEZLIE ALYSON CLIFT

    Executive Dir.

    Total calculated
    $100,620
    From this org
    $90,816
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,804
    Hours/week
    40
  • LARRY SEIDEN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • ALLISON AFFLECK

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • LISA MILLARD

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • BRIAN REYNOLDS

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • BERNARD REYNOLDS

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • HEATHER BERNARD

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • BRIAN COX

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • DOUG MILLER

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • CLAUDIA WOODRUFF

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • DIANE LECHTER

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • JAMES HLAVENKA

    Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • JONATHAN TERRY

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202642229349300439

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