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Nonprofit · EIN 58-1328013

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF EAST TENNESSEE

Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37917

Financials

$945K$962K2022$990K$970K2023$251K$265K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF EAST TENNESSEE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$250,647$264,680-$14,033$175,733$123,556$52,177
June 30, 2024990$990,087$969,889$20,198$359,462$293,252$66,210
June 30, 2023990$945,366$961,877-$16,511$298,008$251,996$46,012
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$204,452
of which government grants
$137,347
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,515
Net income from fundraising events
$44,680
Other revenue
$44,680

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$64,188
Other salaries and wages
$72,966
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$162,258
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,577
Occupancy
$9,746
Travel
$1,067
Depreciation
$3,550
Program services (functional)
$148,906
Management and general (functional)
$101,815
Fundraising (functional)
$13,959

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$359,462
Total assets, end of year
$175,733
Total liabilities, end of year
$123,556
Net assets, end of year
$52,177
Land, buildings and equipment
$46,929
Net assets without donor restrictions
$52,177
Gross receipts
$264,246
Employees
5
Volunteers
23
Year formed
1978
State of legal domicile
TN

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
PAM HUGHESEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$52,530
ARLENE WALSTONINTERIM EXEC
Officer
40$32,978
RHONDA BREWERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
COURTNEY DURRETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KEN KNIGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NICK MCBRIDETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GINA OSTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
WINSTON SMITHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RICK STAPLESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MIKE SUCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE TURNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BUFORD WATSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAM HUGHESEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$60,450
RHONDA BREWERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
COURTNEY DURRETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KEN KNIGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NICK MCBRIDETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
WINSTON SMITHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RICK STAPLESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MIKE SUCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE TURNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BUFORD WATSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAM HUGHESEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$50,228
RHONDA BREWERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
COURTNEY DURRETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KEN KNIGHTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NICK MCBRIDE PRESIDENTPRESIDENT EM
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
WINSTON SMITHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RICK STAPLESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MIKE SUCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BUFORD WATSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1715 E MAGNOLIA AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917-7827
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NICK MCBRIDE, 1715 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
Signed the 990
MONIKA HANCOCK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(865) 522-4991
Return prepared by
MITCHELL EMERT & HILL PC

Mission

THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO LEAD THE FIGHT TO OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF LIVING WITH EPILEPSY AND TO ACCELERATE THERAPIES TO STOP SEIZURES, FIND CURES, AND SAVE LIVES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION - PROVIDE IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND GENERAL AWARENESS TO THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $39,000
  • CLIENT SERVICES - CLIENT COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY, CLIENT REFERRAL, ASSISTANCE WITH DOCTOR'S VISITS AND MEDICATIONS, PARENT EDUCATION.
    Expenses $109,906

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
58-1328013
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
1978
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$175,733
Income (IRS master file)
$264,246

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$250,647$264,680$175,733IRS
990June 2024$990,087$969,889$359,462IRS
990June 2023$945,366$961,877$298,008XML
990June 2022$233,774$196,247$126,443IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 58-1328013).

Questions about EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF EAST TENNESSEE

What is the EIN of EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF EAST TENNESSEE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF EAST TENNESSEE is 58-1328013.
Is EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF EAST TENNESSEE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
Are donations to EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF EAST TENNESSEE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF EAST TENNESSEE 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 EAST TENNESSEE 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 EAST TENNESSEE 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 EAST TENNESSEE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NICK MCBRIDE.
Who are the officers and directors of EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF EAST TENNESSEE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,530 (PAM HUGHES, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF EAST TENNESSEE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $250,647, expenses of $264,680 and total assets of $175,733 at year end.

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