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Epilepsy Alliance Ohio

EIN 23-7284156 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Foundation provides employment counseling, information, education, and referral services about epilepsy and seizure disorders consistent with the program of the Epilepsy Foundation of America, whose purpose is to carry on an effective program toward solving problems associated with epilepsy. The Foundation aids in the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals afflicted with epilepsy through the operation of the Benton, Arborview, Sycamore, and Cedar Creek centers' residency program.

Income
$6.1 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
80
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$165,111, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 41 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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, 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 (7)
  1. $4.1 million spent. Residential Group Homes: The Foundation operates (4) residences that each house up to (8) adults with epilepsy/seizure disorders and developmental disabilities. The residents are trained for independent living in the areas of community access, personal/social adjustment, personal care, practical academics, and home management. Each group home is staffed with home managers, registered nurses, qualified mental retardation services, and a director of activities.
  2. $147,219 spent. Counseling: The Foundation employs staff whom are educated, trained, and qualified in assisting individuals with epilepsy and their families in the area of counseling. The Foundation's counselors guide individuals and their families through early intervention, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, anger issues, denial and adjustment issues, and with connecting proper community resources.
  3. $135,267 spent. Social Habilitation Programs-Columbus: The Foundation provides social habilitation programs in the greater Columbus area to help individuals with epilepsy cope with the day-to-day challenges. This program includes information/referral services, medication assistance, counseling services, support groups, and community education.
  4. $91,727 spent. Day Activity: The Foundation provides educational, vocational, and social programs for unemployed individuals with epilepsy and developmental disabilities.
  5. $85,763 spent. Community Health Education: The Foundation provides educational information on epilepsy to schools, police and fire departments, nursing homes, businesses, community health fairs, and generally anyone/group upon request. The Foundation educates teachers, schoolmates, co-workers, nurses, first responders, employers, etc.
  6. $31,223 spent. Employment Assistance: The Foundation has implemented a Skills Training Employment Preparation Services (STEPS) program to help individuals with epilepsy to refine the necessary skills to gain employment.
  7. Advocacy: The Foundation advocates to end discrimination for all individuals with epilepsy on the Federal, State, and Local level. The Foundation participates in various programs to keep the public informed about the rights of individuals with epilepsy.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 January 1974.

    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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