Public charity · Chicago, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
American Epilepsy Society
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $51K
- Typical grant
- $51K to $51K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $51K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 29 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $1.7M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.7M | $51K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.5M | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Howard P Goodkin Md Phd FaesPresident
- Jack M Parent MdFirst vice president
- David M Labiner Md FaesSecond vice president
- William H Theodore Md FaesPresident emeritus
- Fred A Lado Md Phd FaesTreasurer
- Kelly G Knupp Md Mscs FaesTreasurer elect
- Viji Santhakumar PhdDirector
- Barbara C Jobst Md FaesDirector
- Renee A Shellhaas Md Ms FaesDirector
- Barry E Gidal Pharmd FaesDirector
- David G Vossler Md FaesDirector
- Eileen MurrayCeo until dec 2024
- Wendy-Jo Toyama Mba Fasae CaeCeo since nov 2024
- James PolousDirector, technology solutions
- Christina GrahamDirector, education
- Shawna StricklandAssociate executive director
- Joy KellerSenior manager, clinical
- Christine MelendesAssociate executive director
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Postdoctoral and travel grants
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Postdoctoral and travel grants | $51K |
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