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Epilepsy Services of New Jersey a Nj Nonprofit Corporation

EIN 23-7082215 · East Windsor, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EPILEPSY SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY (ESNJ) IS A STATE-WIDE, NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE AGENCY DEDICATED TO HELPING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY EPILEPSY AND THEIR LOVED ONES. ESNJ WILL ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WITH SEIZURES FIND THE RIGHT RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR EVERY STEP OF THEIR JOURNEY THROUGH, SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$532,588
Spending
$609,195
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 46%
Employees
0
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$181,172, chief executive officer

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

Weak: 44 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (3)
  1. $405,103 spent. NJWINS: THE NEW JERSEY WORK INCENTIVES NETWORK SUPPORT (NJWINS) PROGRAM HELPS SSI AND SSDI BENEFICIARIES OF WORKING AGE UNDERSTAND AND LEVERAGE SOCIAL SECURITY WORK INCENTIVES. THE GOAL IS TO SUPPORT BENEFICIARIES IN EXPLORING, STARTING, OR INCREASING EMPLOYMENT WHILE PROTECTING BENEFITS AND ULTIMATELY TRANSITIONING FROM CASH ASSISTANCE TO EARNINGS AND FROM PUBLIC TO PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE.
  2. $79,986 spent. CAMP NOVA: THIS PROGRAM OFFERS YOUTH AND ADULTS LIVING WITH EPILEPSY AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES A WEEKLONG OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP, FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE AND PROVIDING A FUN, MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE. CAMPERS AGES 12 AND ABOVE ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ACTING, ARTS AND CRAFTS, BOATING, FISHING, ZIP LINING, SWIMMING, AND YOGA.
  3. EPILEPSY EDUCATION AND TRAINING: AS A LEADING PROVIDER IN NEW JERSEY, ESNJ OFFERS BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILIES. TOPICS INCLUDE SEIZURE RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND STUDENTS, NAVIGATING SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEMS, AND SUPPORTING TRANSITION-AGED INDIVIDUALS WITH EPILEPSY.

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 October 13, 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 2025.

    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 November 1970.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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