Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming

What Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming does

The Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1964 and headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, serving individuals and families affected by epilepsy across both states. It operates as the regional affiliate of the Epilepsy Foundation of America, with a service area encompassing approximately 65,000 people affected by epilepsy. Its core offerings span education (Seizure First Aid Training and Certification, School Nurse Training), direct support services (Epilepsy Support Navigation, PACES, epilepsyWORKS! employment program, a Preferred Provider Network of mental health therapists with up to 80% cost reimbursement, and emergency assistance funds), community-building programs (Camp Never Give Up for teens, Rock N' Rally Camp for children, Purple Peaks Retreat for adults), and advocacy initiatives. The foundation runs a 24-hour bilingual hotline and a dedicated Hispanic Outreach Program.

The organization is funded almost entirely through donations, corporate sponsorships, and special event fundraising rather than technology or product revenue. Signature events include the Colorado Epilepsy Walk (held in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins), the GOLDEN GALA (cumulative over $3.5 million since 2007), The Drive Golf Tournament, and the Denver Sporting Clays Classic. Corporate sponsors include major pharmaceutical companies (JazzPharma, UCB, Biocodex, SK Life Science, Neurelis, Xenon), healthcare systems (HCA HealthONE Swedish, UC Health), and other firms (Waymo, Whiting-Turner, Healing Harmen). A statewide Colorado Epilepsy Awareness license plate program provides a recurring revenue and awareness channel.

The foundation does not operate a technology platform or proprietary software; its infrastructure is built on a WordPress website, GoFundMe and Classy donation portals, Mailchimp for email, and Zoom-style webinars hosted via the national Epilepsy Foundation's learn.epilepsy.com learning platform. Service delivery is overwhelmingly in-person or via teletherapy provided by third-party clinicians in the PPN. With 15 employees, the organization runs a lean operation that depends on volunteers, venue partners (YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch, Cal-Wood Education Center, Ponderosa Retreat Center), and an extensive referral network across healthcare, education, and employer ecosystems.

Name

Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming

Legal name

Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming

Website

https://epilepsycoloradowyoming.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving approximately 65,000 people affected by epilepsy in Colorado and Wyoming. It delivers education, mental health support, employment programs, camps, and advocacy funded through donations, event fundraising, and corporate sponsorships.

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NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Support Services (611710), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders (HLAKAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA), Music Camps (Band, Choir, Instrument Intensive) (EDAMALAJ)

Keywords

• Epilepsy support services
• Seizure first aid training
• Community health programs
• Patient advocacy services
• Mental health referrals

Headquarters

HQ city

Centennial

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations from the general public, recurring donors, and one-time gifts form a core revenue stream. The organization runs online donation portals via GoFundMe and Classy.
2. Special Event Fundraising: Revenue generated through signature fundraising events including the GOLDEN GALA (black-tie affair), Colorado Epilepsy Walk, Golf Tournament, and Sporting Clays Classic. Sponsorships from pharmaceutical and healthcare companies underwrite these events.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Pharmaceutical and healthcare companies (JazzPharma, UCB, Biocodex, SK Life Science, Neurelis, Xenon, HCA HealthONE Swedish, UC Health, Waymo, Healing Harmen, Whiting-Turner) provide event sponsorships and general corporate support.
4. License Plate Program: Colorado Epilepsy Awareness license plate sales generate revenue for the foundation while raising public awareness.
5. Gala Auction and Ticket Sales: GOLDEN GALA features silent and live auctions, cocktail reception, seated dinner, and after-party. Since 2007, Gala guests have contributed more than $3.5 million.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers education, advocacy, support services, and community programs to the approximately 65,000 people in Colorado and Wyoming affected by epilepsy. Core offerings include Seizure First Aid Training and Certification, epilepsyWORKS! employment support, Preferred Provider Network mental health referrals with up to 80% cost reimbursement, overnight camps and retreats for children, teens, and adults, plus advocacy and signature fundraising events (Colorado Epilepsy Walk, GOLDEN GALA, Golf Tournament, Sporting Clays Classic).

Product overview

The Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs and services for individuals and families affected by epilepsy. The organization's offerings include education and training programs (Seizure First Aid Training, School Nurse Training), employment support (epilepsyWORKS!), mental health services (Preferred Provider Network with reimbursement up to 80%), and advocacy programs. The foundation operates several signature events for fundraising and awareness including the Colorado Epilepsy Walk, Golden Gala, Drive Golf Tournament, and Sporting Clays Classic. Youth and family support includes overnight camps (Camp Never Give Up for teens 13-17, Rock n' Rally for children 8-12), Purple Peaks Retreat for adults 18+, and the Ammon's Horn Society dinners for medical professionals. The organization does not operate a technology product or software platform; all offerings are in-person service programs and events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• epilepsyWORKS!: Employment program creating opportunities and guided paths toward meaningful and sustained employment for those with epilepsy
• PACES
• Camp Never Give Up
• Rock N' Rally Camp
• Purple Peaks Retreat
• Ammon's Horn Society

Quantifiable outcome

• In 2025, walkers helped raise over $200,000 to support critical programs and services in the community.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered gold sponsor, silver sponsor, bronze sponsor, presenting sponsor, title sponsor, core partner and minor.

• JazzPharmagold sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerJazzPharma serves as a Gold Sponsor of the Ammon's Horn Society dinner program, a professional networking and education event for neurologists, epileptologists, and medical professionals in the epilepsy field. The sponsorship supports the foundation's professional education initiatives.
• UCB (Pharmaceutical)silver sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerUCB serves as a Silver Sponsor of the Ammon's Horn Society dinner program for medical professionals, supporting epilepsy education and professional networking events.
• Neurelisbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeurelis is a Bronze Sponsor of both the Ammon's Horn Society medical professional dinner program and the Colorado Epilepsy Walk – Denver, supporting epilepsy awareness and education initiatives.
• Biocodexbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBiocodex is a Bronze Sponsor of the Ammon's Horn Society medical professional dinner program.
• SK Life Sciencebronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSK Life Science is a Bronze Sponsor of the Ammon's Horn Society medical professional dinner program.
• Xenon Pharmaceuticalsbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerXenon Pharmaceuticals is a Bronze Sponsor of the Ammon's Horn Society medical professional dinner program.
• HCA HealthONE Swedishpresenting sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerHCA HealthONE Swedish is the presenting sponsor of the GOLDEN GALA black-tie fundraiser benefitting the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming. The gala has generated over $3.5 million since 2007.
• UC Healthbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerUC Health is a Bronze Sponsor of the Colorado Epilepsy Walk – Denver, supporting community awareness and fundraising for epilepsy programs.
• Waymobronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerWaymo is a Bronze Sponsor of the Colorado Epilepsy Walk – Denver, supporting community awareness and fundraising.
• Healing Harmenbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealing Harmen is a Bronze Sponsor of the Colorado Epilepsy Walk – Denver, supporting community awareness and fundraising for epilepsy programs.
• Whiting-Turnertitle sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerWhiting-Turner has served as the title sponsor of the Denver Sporting Clays Classic for 12 consecutive years, making it one of the foundation's longest-standing corporate partnerships.
• YMCA of the Rockies Snow Mountain Ranchcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, CO serves as the primary venue for Camp Never Give Up (teens) and Purple Peaks Retreat (adults), hosting thousands of campers with epilepsy each year. This is a long-standing, multi-year venue partnership central to the foundation's camp programs.
• Cal-Wood Education Centercore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCal-Wood Education Center in Jamestown, CO hosts the Rock N' Rally Camp for children ages 8–12 with epilepsy. This is a core multi-year partnership for the foundation's youth camp programming.
• Ponderosa Conference and Retreat Centercore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPonderosa Conference and Retreat Center in Larkspur, CO hosts the Purple Peaks Young Adult Weekend Retreat for adults ages 18–30 living with epilepsy.
• Epilepsy Foundation of America (National)core partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe local foundation is an affiliate of the Epilepsy Foundation of America, which offers national advocacy, legal support, research, and public awareness programs including the SUDEP Institute, Wellness Institute, and Rare Epilepsy Network (REN). The national foundation provides educational platforms (learn.epilepsy.com), program frameworks, and policy support.
• International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerILAE develops the international terminology and classification systems for seizures and epilepsy that the foundation uses to educate the community about types of seizures.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE): International professional organization that develops the seizure classification system the foundation teaches. Functions as a content/standards provider rather than direct competitor, but shapes the educational material the foundation distributes.
• American Epilepsy Society: Professional society for clinicians and researchers in epilepsy. Connected to the foundation through the Ammon's Horn Society medical professional dinners; comparable in that it engages the same medical community the foundation serves through healthcare provider partnerships.
• SUDEP Institute (Epilepsy Foundation of America): Program of the national Epilepsy Foundation focused on Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. Provides content the Colorado & Wyoming affiliate distributes via SUDEP education and school nurse training, making it an upstream enabling peer.

Direct peers

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Colorado: State-level mental health nonprofit providing support groups, education, and advocacy — directly comparable to the foundation's Preferred Provider Network and mental health reimbursement program. Operates with similar scale and revenue model (events, donations, sponsorships).
• Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles: Regional affiliate serving a major metro area with camps, mental health programs, signature walks and galas. Operates a near-identical service mix to Colorado & Wyoming, scaled to a larger urban population.
• Epilepsy Foundation Texas: Large multi-city regional Epilepsy Foundation affiliate with similar programs (walks, camps, training, mental health navigation, advocacy). Comparable to Colorado & Wyoming in mission and offerings but operates across a much larger geography.
• Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota: Another regional Epilepsy Foundation affiliate delivering the same model of education, advocacy, direct services, signature walks, and camp programs at the state level. Closely comparable operating structure and program portfolio to the Colorado & Wyoming chapter.
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Colorado-Wyoming Chapter: Regional nonprofit serving the same two-state area with comparable programs (direct services, advocacy, signature walks, professional education, pharma sponsorships). Closest analogous disease-specific nonprofit peer in terms of geography and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Epilepsy Foundation of America: National umbrella organization for Epilepsy Foundation affiliates including the Colorado & Wyoming chapter. Direct parent/affiliate relationship: provides shared branding, educational platforms (learn.epilepsy.com), advocacy infrastructure, and program frameworks that the regional affiliate builds on locally.
• American Cancer Society - Colorado Region: Large national health nonprofit with strong Colorado presence running signature walks, galas, and direct-service programs. Comparable in operating model (event fundraising, corporate sponsorships, regional service delivery) but a much larger organization with broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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