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Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Leading the fight to stop seizures, find a cure and help overcome the challenges created by epilepsy

three stars

89.56

1600 University Avenue West Suite 300
Saint Paul, MN 55104
tel: (800) 779-0777   Web Site
EIN: 41-0874541

Board Leadership
Brandon Megal
President

CEO
Heidi Fisher
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 89.56 three stars
  Financial 85.24 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 10/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (EFMN) leads the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures and save lives. Founded in 1954, the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota is a non-profit organization that offers programs and services to educate, connect and empower people affected by seizures. EFMN is an affiliate of the national Epilepsy Foundation.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (EFMN) leads the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures and save lives. Founded in 1954, the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota is a non-profit organization that offers programs and services to educate, connect and empower people affected by seizures. EFMN is an affiliate of the national Epilepsy Foundation.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
Number of volunteers
250
Number of individuals attending rallies or marches
2,500
Total dollar amount of scholarship awarded
10,000
Number of campers enrolled
130
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Financial

three stars

85.24

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 10/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 67.8%
  Administrative Expenses 11.9%
  Fundraising Expenses 20.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.08
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.70
  Program Expenses Growth 6.7%
  Liabilities to Assets 5.0%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (MN) 89.56 three stars
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation (MD) 86.07 three stars
Cure SMA (IL) 90.45 four stars
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation (TX) 89.88 three stars
The Boomer Esiason Foundation (NY) 93.39 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $5,444,482
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $322,158
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $5,766,640
   Program Service Revenue $45,256
Total Primary Revenue $5,811,896
   Other Revenue $-3,108,991
TOTAL REVENUE $2,702,905
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,740,084
   Administrative Expenses $255,811
   Fundraising Expenses $412,189
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,408,084
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $294,821
   
Net Assets $3,836,599

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
EFMN Education $753,795 43.3%
EFMN Connect $662,776 38.1%
EFMN Empower $323,513 18.6%

Within the last year, this charity had a CN Advisory removed. Read More

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 10/01/2019 89.56 three stars
2017-12 12/21/2018 87.22 three stars
2016-12 03/01/2018 90.38 four stars
2015-12 09/01/2017 93.75 four stars
2013-12 07/12/2016 --Donor Advisory

Prior to 9/1/2016, Charity Navigator issued Advisories under the name CN Watchlist and Donor Advisory. For more information on the CN Advisory system click here. This charity was issued a DA.

This donor advisory was published on Tuesday, July 12, 2016

 
CN 2.0
2013-12 07/01/2015 --Donor Advisory

Prior to 9/1/2016, Charity Navigator issued Advisories under the name CN Watchlist and Donor Advisory. For more information on the CN Advisory system click here. This charity was issued a DA.

This donor advisory was published on Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Historical CN Advisories

07/01/2015-09/01/2017: Moderate Concern Advisory

In accordance with our policy for removing a CN Advisory, Charity Navigator removed the Moderate Concern Advisory from the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota on September 1, 2017 because the issues identified have since been resolved or are no longer relevant.

Charity Navigator had placed a Moderate Concern Advisory on the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota because we became aware of the following information:

  • On June 10, 2015, The StarTribune reported on the charges of improper conduct allegedly taking place at Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, in an article titled, "Minnesota AG sues Epilepsy Foundation over link with Savers." For this reason, we have issued a Moderate Concern CN Advisory as the allegations have yet to be confirmed. For more information regarding this matter, please see The StarTribune article. Please also see Charity Navigator's CN Advisory on Savers LLC.

    • On June 25, 2015, The StarTribune published an article titled, "Savers stores settles Minnesota attorney general lawsuit, will modify donations practices." For more information, please see The StarTribune article.

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 41-0874541
Name in IRS Master File EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF MINNESOTA INC
NTEE Code G54
NTEE Classification Epilepsy
NTEE Type Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (160) Aid to the handicapped (see also 031)
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date August, 1962
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$152,886 6.34% Heidi Fisher Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (MN) 89.56 three stars
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (PA) 95.88 four stars
Can Do Multiple Sclerosis (CO) 96.16 four stars
Hunter's Hope Foundation (NY) 90.45 four stars
FSH Society (MA) 93.11 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota
1600 University Avenue West
Suite 300
Saint Paul, MN 55104
tel: (800) 779-0777
EIN: 41-0874541

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Board Leadership

Brandon Megal
President

CEO

Heidi Fisher
Executive Director

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