Epilepsy Research Foundation

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and an electronic copy of the draft 990 was sent to all board members for questions, comments, or change requests. When changes are made, the organization resends the final copy to all board members before filing.”

“Erf is required by its bylaws to abide by all policies of the epilepsy foundation, which includes the conflict of interest policy, which is as follows: the epilepsy foundation has a conflict of interest policy as part of its code of ethics that is shared with all volunteers, board, employees and affiliates. Board members annually complete a written conflict of interest disclosure statement, which is kept on file at foundation headquarters. Foundation policy requires anyone with a conflict of interest to reveal the conflict during any discussions, decisions, or actions that take place in which such a conflict may arise, and to recuse him or herself from the decision-making or action taken. The executive committee maintains and reviews the conflict of interest disclosure statements from board members. In addition, people who have a conflict in awarding grants are required to recuse themselves from any meetings in which the grant terms are discussed or action on the grant is taken.”

“The organization does not have any employees and, therefore, does not have a process for determining compensation. The day-to-day affairs of the organizaiton are run by a non-compensated board.”

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