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EIN 04-6112600

American Epilepsy Society (AES)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
25
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
1954
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
G50: Nerve, Muscle, and Bone Diseases
Description
The American Epilepsy Society promotes research and education for professionals dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of epilepsy.
Total revenues
$10,000,415
2023
Total expenses
$9,832,791
2023
Total assets
$19,332,170
2023
Num. employees
25
2023

Program areas at AES

Meeting for medical professionals to enhance knowledge about the latest therapies to treat Epilepsy and steps toward finding a cure for Epilepsy.
Research geared towards finding a cure for Epilepsy and new, more effective treatments for the disease.
Continuing medical education for medical professionals, website to educate the public and members, and other programs aimed to furthering Epilepsy therapies.

Grants made by AES

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Cleveland ClinicSeed Grant$103,189
Children's National Research Institute (CNHS)Seed Grant$102,470
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillSergievsky Grant$75,000
...and 35 more grants made totalling $1,312,669

Who funds American Epilepsy Society (AES)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Lennox and Lombroso Fund for Research and TrainingEpilepsy Research$219,741
The John M and Joan F Thalheimer Family Charitable FoundationGeneral Fund$100,000
Epilepsy Study ConsortiumGeneral Support$66,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at AES

NameTitleCompensation
Eileen Murray, MM, CAEChief Executive Officer$399,759
James PolousDirector - Technology Solutions$160,053
Christina GrahamDirector - Education$150,747
Joy KellerSenior Manager - Clinical$118,377
Anne GramiakSenior Manager Elc and Partnership$116,119
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for AES

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,630,159
Program services$6,905,419
Investment income and dividends$280,671
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$94,224
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-11,855
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$101,797
Total revenues$10,000,415

Form 990s for AES

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-02-23990View PDF
2022-062023-04-25990View PDF
2021-062022-04-22990View PDF
2020-062021-05-25990View PDF
2019-062021-01-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The John M and Joan F Thalheimer Family Charitable Foundation
May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyConducts researchReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
135 S Lasalle St 2850
Chicago, IL 60603
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
aesnet.org/ 
Phone
(312) 883-3800
Facebook page
AmericanEpilepsySociety 
Twitter profile
@amepilepsysoc 
IRS details
EIN
04-6112600
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1954
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G50: Nerve, Muscle, and Bone Diseases
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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