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Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho

EIN 23-7160426 · Boise, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 44% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY EPILEPSY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND CONNECTION.

Income
$156,894
Spending
$158,632
Spent on programs
44%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
2
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$61,988, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    44% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 43 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $33,771 spent. CAMP HOPE IS THE ORGANIZATION'S SIGNATURE PROGRAM, PROVIDING A FREE SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS LIVING WITH EPILEPSY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS BUILD CONFIDENCE, DEVELOP PEER RELATIONSHIPS, AND ENGAGE IN RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH APPROPRIATE MEDICAL OVERSIGHT. CAMP HOPE IS FUNDED THROUGH GRANTS, DONATIONS, AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS, AND THE ORGANIZATION PLANS TO CONTINUE EXPANDING THE PROGRAM TO SERVE ADDITIONAL YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
  2. $17,895 spent. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES COVER THE COSTS OF PREPARING OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES EFFECTIVELY. THIS INCLUDES SEIZURE FIRST AID TRAINING, SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT, VOLUNTEER ONBOARDING, AND ONGOING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THESE EFFORTS HELP ENSURE WE'RE PROVIDING CONSISTENT, HIGH-QUALITY SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH EPILEPSY ACROSS IDAHO.
  3. $14,557 spent. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2017 TO PROVIDE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS IN MEMORY OF MORGAN MCGEE. FUNDING FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS GENERATED PRIMARILY THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL GALA AND RELATED FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PLANS TO CONTINUE GROWING THIS FUND THROUGH ONGOING FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, WITH THE GOAL OF AWARDING EDUCATIONAL AND CAMP-RELATED SCHOLARSHIPS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
  4. $3,187 spent. OTHER: CONFERENCES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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