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Epilepsy-Pralid Inc

EIN 16-1422825 · Rochester, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BE A SUCCESSFUL PARTNER FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL OR ACQUIRED BRAIN CONDITIONS AS THEY STRIVE TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO THEIR PERSONAL FULFILLMENTS.

Income
$54.2 million
Spending
$47.8 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
1,887
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$297,500, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $28.1 million spent. SELF DIRECTION - GIVES A PERSON THE CHANCE TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN SERVICES, ENABLING THEM TO LIVE THE LIFE OF THEIR CHOOSING. WITH A SELF-DIRECTED BUDGET, THE PERSON CAN CHOOSE THE RIGHT SUPPORTS FOR THEM INCLUDING MANAGING THE BUDGET DOLLARS, AND CHOOSING THEIR OWN STAFF. APPROXIMATELY 950 INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN 2024.
  2. $11.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR OTHER NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS TO EXPERIENCE THE INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM THAT COMES WITH HAVING A HOME OF THEIR OWN. APPROXIMATELY 70 INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN 2024.
  3. $2.1 million spent. DAY PROGRAMS - HELPS INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE PERSONAL GROWTH AND ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH VARIOUS SOCIAL AND SKILL BUILDING ACTIVITIES. APPROXIMATELY 50 INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN 2024.
  4. $952,965 spent. COMMUNITY HABILITATION
  5. $2.0 million spent. ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATIONS, OTHER DOH PROGRAMS, OTHER SERVICES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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