​Donation FAQs

Can I make a donation to a PARTICIPANT?

Yes, please make a donation to the person you wish to support. Your donation will be reflected on their personal fundraising page and goal. Click HERE to find a participant. 

Where should I mail donation checks?

All donations should be mailed to:

Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA

919 Walnut St, Ste 700

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Who should I make the check out to?

Please make all checks payable to: Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA. In the memo, make sure it says who the donation should be credited towards.

​How quickly can I expect an online donation to post to a participant's fundraising page?

Any donation made online should post immediately. If an online donation does not post within 5 minutes, please contact us. 

​What happens if I check the box to "cover processing fees?"

​If you check this box, you will be charged the amount indicated. This amount will be visible to the nonprofit, however, on the fundraising page your intended, initial donation amount will be displayed. 

​Are donations tax-deductible?

All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extend allowed by the law. 

​Do all donors who mail their donation receive a receipt?

Any donor who mailed their donation and provided an address will receive a receipt via mail once the donation has been processed. If you made your donation in installments, you will receive a receipt each time a monthly payment is processed. 

Do all donors who contribute online receive a receipt? 

Yes, anyone who donates online, regardless of amount, will receive a receipt via email. 

​What is the Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA's tax id number?

A Tax ID number identifies the EFEPA as a 501(c)3 non-profit Organization. Our Tax ID number is 23-1882279.

Fundraising FAQs

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​What can I do if a check is written out to me personally?

If a donation check has been written out to you personally, you may endorse the back of the check and mail it in to the EFEPA. 

​Can I mail in a cash donation?

It is not a good idea to send cash in the mail. You may drop it off at the EFEPA office or deposit the cash into your checking account and send a personal check from your account. 

​Can I enter cash and/or checks online?

Yes, go to "Manage my page" and find the "Raise at least [goal amount]" check box on the left side-bar. Here you will see a tab to ENTER CASH/CHECKS.

​Not all of my donors are showing up in the honor roll, why?

As your donors make contributions, they have the option of whether or not they want to appear in the Honor Roll.