EPILEPSY FOUNDATION CENTRAL AND SOUTH TEXAS Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION CENTRAL AND SOUTH TEXAS

EIN 76-0415338 · Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines (G54Z)

What they do

THE MISSION of THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION is to IMPROVE THE LIVES of PEOPLE AFFECTED BY EPILEPSY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, and CONNECTION.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $83.50 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders31 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

89.44%of revenue went to mission work83.5% of expenses · Program services

3.35%of revenue went to fundraising3.1% of expenses

$107.16spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

14.38%of revenue went to management and office costs13.4% of expenses

$0.76in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

102.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $89,927 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $147,872 for SINDI ROSALES (CEO (THRU 1/2025)). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,255,099

Mission workProgram services$1,122,51989.44% of revenue83.5% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$180,45214.38% of revenue13.4% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$42,0553.35% of revenue3.1% of expenses

Total expenses$1,345,026107.16% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 83.5% mission · 13.4% management · 3.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 107.16% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 82.7% mission · 13.9% management · 3.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 86.67% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 84.2% mission · 12.4% management · 3.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.51% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 82.4% mission · 13.8% management · 3.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 88.51% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 82.7% mission · 13.6% management · 3.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 89.06% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 83.8% mission · 12.8% management · 3.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.60% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 85.3% mission · 11.3% management · 3.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 107.83% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 88.0% mission · 8.6% management · 3.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.80% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,255,099

Expenses$1,345,026

Annual shortfall $89,927 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,122,519 · 83.5% of expenses

Management and office costs$180,452 · 13.4% of expenses

Fundraising$42,055 · 3.1% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,255,099

Expenses$1,345,026

Assets$1,024,265

Income$1,347,496

Contributions$1,286,234

Mission work (program services)$1,122,519

Fundraising$42,055

Management and general$180,452

Executive compensation (total)$103,500

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

SINDI ROSALESCEO (THRU 1/2025) · 40 hrs/week $147,872

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (31)

SINDI ROSALESCEO (THRU 1/2025)

KIMBERLY MARTINCEO (FROM 1/2025)

WILLIAM TAYLORBOARD MEMBER

WESLEY PRICEBOARD MEMBER

TRACY BILTZBOARD MEMBER

TRACI SMITHBOARD MEMBER

TJ STALVEYBOARD MEMBER

TEX MORGANBOARD MEMBER

STEVEN CONTRERASBOARD MEMBER

SCOTT VERSTUYFTPRESIDENT

OLAF ROEPKEBOARD MEMBER

MIRIAM JACKSONBOARD MEMBER

MICHAEL WESTONBOARD MEMBER

MADELINE KHAMNEIBOARD MEMBER

LEANNA DANDOVICE PRESIDENT

KIRK JEWASKOBOARD MEMBER

ADAM VELEZBOARD MEMBER

KEVIN DOUGLASTREASURER

KAYTLYN THOMASBOARD MEMBER

KATIE GRAHAMPRESIDENT

KAREN CRUICKSHANKSBOARD MEMBER

JOSUE MORALESBOARD MEMBER

JOSH MERRITTBOARD MEMBER

JOE ROSALES IVBOARD MEMBER

JOE OCHOABOARD MEMBER

JOE LOPEZBOARD MEMBER

JENNIFER CAHILLBOARD MEMBER

JANINE HORNBEAKBOARD MEMBER

FRANCESCA BARAJASSECRETARY

DEBBIE GOMEZBOARD MEMBER

ALISON PACKARDVICE PRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1994
Location: 8601 VILLAGE DR STE 220, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217-5509
County: Bexar
In care of: % TAMI NELSON
Primary officer: KIMBERLY MARTIN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website EmailStaff@EFCST.org Phone(210) 653-5353

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: September 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CALVETTI FERGUSON
NTEE classification: Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines (G54Z)
IRS tax category: Voluntary Health Organizations