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Nonprofit · EIN 45-1453429

SOUTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR EPILEPSY

Tax-exempt · GOOSE CREEK, SC 29445

Financials

$39K$53K2023$43K$48K2024$47K$45K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR EPILEPSY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$47,409$44,708$2,701$5,858$530$5,328
December 31, 2024990-EZ$43,398$48,266-$4,868$3,341$714$2,627
December 31, 2023990-EZ$39,245$52,576-$13,331$7,974$479$7,495
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$47,409

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$20,750
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$22,337
Other expenses
$22,371
Program services (functional)
$8,835

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,341
Total assets, end of year
$5,858
Total liabilities, end of year
$530
Net assets, end of year
$5,328
Cash, savings and investments
$5,578
Gross receipts
$47,409

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
J KAREN ST MARIEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$20,750
LANEY WILSONPRESIDENT3$0
REBEKAH CORDELLTREASURER2$0
NICOLE VALENTINEVICE PRESIDENT1$0
MARY CATHERINE GILLDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
J KAREN ST MARIEExecutive Dir.40$30,000
REBEKAH CORDELLTreasurer1$0
MARY CATHERINE GILLPresident1$0
NICOLE VALENTINEDirector1$0
DULANEY WILSONSecretary1$0
ALISON ROSEDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
J KAREN ST MARIEExecutive Dir.40$30,000
REBEKAH CORDELLTreasurer1$0
MARY CATHERINE GILLPresident1$0
NICOLE VALENTINEDirector1$0
DULANEY WILSONSecretary1$0
ALISON ROSEDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
105 MAIN RIDGE BLVD, GOOSE CREEK, SC 29445-4854
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
PO Bx 943, Goose Creek SC 29445
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
J Karen St Marie, PO Bx 943, Goose Creek SC 29445
Signed the 990-EZ
J KAREN ST MARIE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mission

The organization provides advocacy education and direct support to individuals and families affected by epilepsy through awareness initiatives community outreach and resource coordination to improve quality of life and access to care.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The organization provided advocacy education and support services to individuals and families affected by epilepsy through community outreach awareness campaigns and resource coordination. Efforts included connecting families with support networks increasing public awareness and facilitating access to relevant medical and community resources.
    Expenses $8,835

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
45-1453429
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Medical research (H54)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,858
Income (IRS master file)
$47,409

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$47,409$44,708$5,858XML
990-EZDecember 2024$43,398$48,266$3,341XML
990-EZDecember 2023$39,245$52,576$7,974XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: J Karen St Marie
December 31, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-1453429).

Questions about SOUTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR EPILEPSY

What is the EIN of SOUTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR EPILEPSY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR EPILEPSY is 45-1453429.
Is SOUTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR EPILEPSY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to SOUTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR EPILEPSY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR EPILEPSY file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of SOUTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR EPILEPSY due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOUTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR EPILEPSY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SOUTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR EPILEPSY?
The 990-N for 2016 names J Karen St Marie.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR EPILEPSY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,750 (J KAREN ST MARIE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SOUTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR EPILEPSY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $47,409, expenses of $44,708 and total assets of $5,858 at year end.

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