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It celebrated its 36th year hosting the event, had 1,400 participants with 71 teams, and raised just over $118,000. - The 2020 Taste of Love Gala was held at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, raising just under $430,000 and attended by 345 of Atlanta's finest citizens. -The organization offered studioE to 10 participants for 8 weeks. Studio is an art therapy program that meets weekly through the summer. Participants are provided a safe space to express themselves through different art forms and connect with others who are also living with epilepsy. -2019 epilepsy community forum was held for the 3rd year in November, attending by just over 100 people. sponsorships for this event totaled $13,500-In the midst of the covid-19 pandemic, Epilepsy foundation of Georgia (EFGA) implemented virtual support groups. April 2020: We began offering a virtual support group for patients. The first meeting hosted 23 individuals. May 2020: we added a caregiver group, as well as the patient group. The caregiver group hosted 10 people and the patient group hosted 17 people. June 2020: we had a NP present the basics of epilepsy for the patient group. The caregiver group hosted 8 people and the patient group (NP presentation) hosted 23 people.EFGA will continue to offer monthly virtual support groups for the foreseeable future. 98279 EF Works Employment Services:During the 2019-2020 fiscal year the EFWorks program staff worked diligently to increase total enrollment in the program to 217, with 12 who are actively seeking employment and have a total of 65 clients placed in the lifetime of the program. 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The Foundation had no income from unrelated activities and has no income taxes due as of June 30, 2020 and 2019.The Foundations application of ASC 740 regarding uncertain tax positions had no effect on its financial position as management believes the Foundation has no material unrecognized income tax benefits, including any potential risk of loss of its not-for-profit tax status. The Foundation would account for any potential interest or penalties related to possible future liabilities for unrecognized income tax benefits as income tax expense. The Foundation is no longer subject to examination by federal, state or local tax authorities for periods before 2017. false TASTE OF LOVE 361460 326960 34500 74819 23680 89130 MAGNOLIA RUN 118843 82754 36089 545 14454 21089 480303 409714 70589 74819 545 38134 110219 223717 -153128 false 0 0 GRANT FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY 45 20941 Form 990, Part III, Line 2: New Services In the midst of the covid-19 pandemic, Epilepsy foundation of Georgia (EFGA) implemented virtual support groups. April 2020: We began offering a virtual support group for patients. The first meeting hosted 23 individuals. May 2020: we added a caregiver group, as well as the patient group. The caregiver group hosted 10 people and the patient group hosted 17 people. June 2020: we had a NP present the basics of epilepsy for the patient group. The caregiver group hosted 8 people and the patient group (NP presentation) hosted 23 people.EFGA will continue to offer monthly virtual support groups for the foreseeable future. EFGA also offered studioE to 10 participants for 8 weeks. StudioE is an art therapy program that meets weekly through the summer. Participants are provided a safe space to express themselves through different art forms and connect with others who are also living with epilepsy. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTANT PROVIDES A COPY OF FORM 990 TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts ALL BOARD MEMBERS SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ITEM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PAY RATE IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES RECEIVE AN ANNUAL SALARY REVIEW FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTANT PROVIDES A COPY OF FORM 990 SPECIFICALLY FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. THIS COPY IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.