Epilepsy Foundation New England

“The executive committee is composed of the officers, the president and ceo, and additional directors appointed by the chair and approved by the board of directors. The president & ceo is a non-voting member of the executive committee. The chair is the chair of the executive committee, which meets as needed. The president and ceo or any two other members of the executive committee may call a meeting of the committee. It shall have primary responsibility for routine fiscal matters and personnel, and may make recommendations to the board of directors as to annual budget and other matters. It may act for the board of directors upon matters, which will not await the next regular meeting of the board of directors. Motions shall be ratified at the full board meeting immediately following the executive committee meeting at which motions were approved. A majority of current members of the executive committee shall constitute a quorum.”

“Officer susan linn and key employee chanda linn have a family relationship. Susan linn left the organization in may, 2025. Chanda linn left the organization in september, 2025. Board members steve siravo and joe siravo have a family relationship”

“Efne shall submit the form 990 to its board of directors prior to the filing of the form 990. Efne's 990 shall be submitted to each member of the board of director's via hard copy or email at least 10 days before the form 990 is filed with the irs.”

“All board members sign a conflict of interest statement indicating acknowledgement and support of the policy, as well as disclosure of any potential conflicts. The minutes of the board meetings evidence recusals from meetings, when appropriate, and record any waivers in the minutes. The conflict of interest policy is monitored through annual board meetings which include orientation for new board members and review of policies for all members (the board chair and president/ceo monitor administer these tasks). When a conflict is suspected or reported, the president/ceo and board chair meet with the board member to discuss the conflict and to determine the appropriate course of action”

“The board of directors established a personnel committee comprised of volunteer experts in the field of human resources. The personnel committee recommends annual compensation of the president and ceo and key employees. The committee uses comparability data to look at salaries in similar charitable organizations, as well as a performance review to determine salary rates. The process and decisions would both be documented in the board minutes.”

“Efne makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”