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EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK INC

ALBANY, NY · EIN 141637156 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$1.9M
employees
13
volunteers
30
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION LEADS THE FIGHT TO STOP SEIZURES, FIND A CURE AND OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES CREATED BY EPILEPSY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York provides support, education, and advocacy for individuals affected by epilepsy in the northeastern region of New York State. The organization works to improve quality of life for people with seizure disorders through community-based services and public awareness initiatives. It operates as a regional affiliate of the national Epilepsy Foundation network.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy Program
Works to advance public policy and promote the rights of people with epilepsy at the state and local levels
Community Education Program
Provides training and resources to schools, first responders, and community groups about seizure recognition and epilepsy management
Support Services
Offers peer support groups, counseling, and care coordination for individuals living with epilepsy and their families
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Neurological Disorder Research & Rehabilitation 1 activity
    • Leading efforts to stop seizures and find a cure for epilepsy
      Conducts and supports initiatives aimed at stopping seizures and advancing research toward a cure for epilepsy, while also addressing associated challenges faced by individuals living with the condition.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.12M
Contributions & grants$889K80%
Program service revenue$201K18%
Investment income$27K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.15M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$873K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.36M
Cash$151K
Investments$1.86M
Liabilities$446K
Net assets$1.92M
Liquid reserves21.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JEANNINE GARAB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $156K
board members · 20
  • BETTY DIMARIA — PRESIDENT
  • CATHRYN SHEEHY — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER PRIORE — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL LEHANE — DIRECTOR
  • DEBORAH STEVENS — DIRECTOR
  • H MICHAEL OKBY — DIRECTOR
  • HARRIET KANG — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN HARWICK — DIRECTOR
  • KAREN WACHS — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN VOLK — DIRECTOR
  • LYNNE LONGTIN — DIRECTOR
  • MARISSA BROADLEY — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL BRUNELL — TREASURER
  • NICHOLAS ZARELLI — VICE PRESIDENT
  • RYAN SENECAL — SECRETARY
  • SANDRA SPINELLI — DIRECTOR
  • SHANNON RICHARDS — DIRECTOR
  • TIM RONK — DIRECTOR
  • VIODELDA HOSHING — DIRECTOR
  • YVONNE LUTZ — DIRECTOR
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Comprehensive Epilepsy Support Model
    methodology: comprehensive_epilepsy_support
    By integrating seizure management, research advancement, and social/medical support services, we improve outcomes for individuals with epilepsy because addressing both clinical and psychosocial factors produces better health and quality of life than medical treatment alone.