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Nonprofit · EIN 39-1370658

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN INC

Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53719

Financials

$220K$238K2022$267K$237K2023$269K$244K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$268,572$244,104$24,468$285,093$28,079$257,014
June 30, 2024990$267,012$236,913$30,099$247,173$14,627$232,546
June 30, 2023990$219,754$238,447-$18,693$199,935$7,388$192,547
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$274,651
of which government grants
$90,027
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$5,519
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,500
Net income from fundraising events
-$11,598
Other revenue
-$11,598

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$107,858
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$118,761
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$11,041
Accounting fees
$21,258
Occupancy
$5,301
Travel
$15,945
Depreciation
$725
Program services (functional)
$135,260
Management and general (functional)
$51,844
Fundraising (functional)
$57,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$247,173
Total assets, end of year
$285,093
Total liabilities, end of year
$28,079
Net assets, end of year
$257,014
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,696
Net assets without donor restrictions
$250,441
Net assets with donor restrictions
$6,573
Gross receipts
$280,170
Employees
6
Volunteers
40
Year formed
1980
State of legal domicile
WI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kristin DostalExecutive Director20$39,680
Rachael KovalPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Steve LiptonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Deron KlingSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Devon MoloneyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jami ThortonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Barry GidalDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Maralena Taube PharmDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sarah CarlsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTIN DOSTALExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$68,238
Rachael KovalPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Steve LiptonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Deron KlingSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Taylor McCoyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Barry Gidal PharmD FAESDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jami ThorntonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Maralena Taube PharmDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Devon MoloneyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Al MarshallDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Tim VetscherDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Tom McCarrier FormerDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Curtis Deprey FormerDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTIN HUBBARD DOSTALEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$67,083
CURTIS DEPREYCHAIR
Officer
1$0
LORI WYSONGTREASURER
Officer
1$0
RACHAEL KOVALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BARRY GIDALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE LIPTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMI THORNTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH CARLSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARA SZUBERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM MCCARRIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TAYLOR MCCOYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEVON MOLONEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHILPA KNOTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARA TAUBEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6666 ODANA RD 108, MADISON, WI 53719-1012
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Steve Lipton, 6666 Odana Rd 108, MADISON, WI 53719
Signed the 990
Rachael Koval, President
Phone
(608) 665-1848
Return prepared by
NUMBERS 4 NONPROFITS

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLES AFFECTED BY EPILEPSY AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND CONNECTION ACROSS WISCONSIN.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EPILEPSY AWARENESS - EPW HOSTS EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES ON A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS INCLUDING MEDICATIONS, MEDICAL DEVICES, SURGERY, DIET, AND MEDITATION. ALL SESSIONS ARE PRESENTED BY LEADING MEDICAL EXPERTS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE, ENSURING THAT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY EPILEPSY HAVE ACCESS TO ACCURATE INFORMATION AND PRACTICAL TOOLS TO ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
    Expenses $95,154
  • DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES - EACH YEAR, EFW CONDUCTS THREE TYPES OF IN-PERSON PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH EPILEPSY. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPORT GROOUPS, A KIDS CAMP AND AN ADULT RETREAT. EACH PROGRAM PROMOTES CONNECTION, COMMUNITY, AND FELLOWSHIP AMONG INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH EPILEPSY, SO THEY NEVER FEEL ALONE IN THE DIAGNOSIS. THE EFW TEAM PLANS AND FACILITATES ALL SESSIONS, ENSURING A MEANINGFUL AND INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE FOR PARTICIPANTS.
    Expenses $20,790
  • SEIZURE FIRST AID AND TRAINING - THE EFW PROVIDE SEIZURE FIRST AID AND SEIZURE RECOGNITIION TRAINING PROGRAMS TO SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS. ALONG WITH SEIZURE SAFETY AND TRAINING MATERIALS, THE EFW PROVIDES ONLINE WEBINARS TO ENSURE THE COMMUNITY CAN ACCESS TRUSTWORTHY INFORMATION AND SUPPORT ACROSS WISCONSIN.
    Expenses $19,316 · grants $2,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
39-1370658
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1981
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$285,093
Income (IRS master file)
$280,170

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$268,572$244,104$285,093IRS
990June 2024$267,012$236,913$247,173XML
990June 2023$219,754$238,447$199,935XML
990June 2022$248,355$222,131$174,590IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-1370658).

Questions about EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN INC

What is the EIN of EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN INC is 39-1370658.
Is EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
Are donations to EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Steve Lipton.
Who are the officers and directors of EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $39,680 (Kristin Dostal, Executive Director).
How much revenue does EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $268,572, expenses of $244,104 and total assets of $285,093 at year end.

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