2024-04-30T21:56:14-07:00 2023-06-30 861997703 Nonprofit Bookkeeping And Consulting 2901 Staffordshire Blvd Powell TN 37849 990 2022-07-01 581309190 EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE EPIL 4232426421 P O BOX 4782 CHATTANOOGA TN 37405 Angela Ficca Executive Director 4235519700 2024-02-29 1 Angela Ficca 999009999 1 Holly Fuquay P03119197 8656604058 2024-02-26 X 1 11 1 AAL2 X 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Angela Ficca PO Box 4782 Chattanooga TN 37405 429362 0 X WWW.EPILEPSY-SETN.ORG X 1977 TN At the Epilepsy Foundation SETN, we are committed to helping people in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia affected by seizures and epilepsy. We recognize that a diagnosis of epilepsy is life-changing, and our mission is to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide resources to help build a network of support for those impacted by epilepsy as they navigate their journey. 11 11 5 35 0 0 85324 429293 0 0 12 69 51501 0 136837 429362 0 0 4394 0 93159 240507 3997 0 26000 35287 192410 136837 432917 0 -3555 184264 179249 492 2335 183772 176914 X At the Epilepsy Foundation SETN, we are committed to helping people in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia affected by seizures and epilepsy. We recognize that a diagnosis of epilepsy is life-changing, and our mission is to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide resources to help build a network of support for those impacted by epilepsy as they navigate their journey. 1 1 175693 175693 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE CATERED TO SPECIFIC POPULATIONS AND PROVIDE PROPER INFORMATION RELATED TO SEIZURE RECOGNITION AND FIRST-AID. THESE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE PERFECT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ALL FIRST-RESPONDERS, DAY CARE EMPLOYEES, COMMUNITY FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS, AND ANY BUSINESSES THAT MAY WANT TO LEARN ABOUT EPILEPSY. APPROXIMATELY 12,000 INDIVIDUALS WERE IMPACTED BY THE EDUCATION/TRAINING PROGRAM IN THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR. THE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WAS SPECIFICALLY CREATED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH EPILEPSY, WHO LIVE AT OR BELOW THE U.S. FEDERAL POVERTY LINE, WITH PURCHASING THEIR MEDICATION. EACH CLIENT WHO ENROLLS IN THIS PROGRAM IS ELIGIBLE FOR AN ANNUAL STIPEND OF $400 WHICH CAN BE USED AT THEIR DISCRETION. 56 PRESCRIPTIONS WERE FILLED DURING THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR. STUDIO E ART THERAPY IS A MULTI-WEEK ART PROGRAM THAT GIVES CHILDREN, AGES 6-17, WITH EPILEPSY, THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATIVELY EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH ART AND ALSO CREATE A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT AMOUNG THEIR PEERS. 35 CHILDREN WERE PART OF THE ART PROGRAM DURING THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR. DURING THE SUMMER WE HOSTED A PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP FOR CHILDREN IMPACTED BY EPILEPSY. THIS IS A 4-WEEK PROGRAM WHERE CHILDREN ARE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY, WHILE ALSO LEARNING PHOTOGRAPHY AND CAMERA SKILLS. IN THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR, 35 CHILDREN ATTENDED OVER THE 4-WEEK PERIOD. EACH MONTH EFSETN HOSTS OUR CONNECTIONS SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS FOR ANYONE WHO IS IMPACTED BY EPILEPSY. THESE MEETINGS ARE A GREAT PLACE TO CONNECT WITH OTHER PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU'RE GOING THOUGH AS WELL AS EXPERT GUESTS FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF FIELDS. THESE GUESTS INCLUDE NEUROLOGISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, ATTORNEYS, AND PHARMACISTS, JUST TO NAME A FEW. 241 PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED IN THESE SUPPORT GROUPS DURING THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR. 91240 0 91240 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE CATERED TO SPECIFIC POPULATIONS AND PROVIDE PROPER INFORMATION RELATED TO SEIZURE RECOGNITION AND FIRST-AID. 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Form 990, Part III, Line 3 The Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee is now able to provide trained seizure detection support dogs for some clients. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Executive Director makes form 990 available on request, and at board meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c reviewed in board meetings Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Executive Directors receive performance review annually, meet with board monthly. Board sets Executive Director salary. Last salary meeting was spring, 2023. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents and Conflict of Interest policy are available upon request. deadline extension to May 15, 2024