Epic-Every Person Influences Children Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Epic-Every Person Influences Children Inc employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Epic-Every Person Influences Children Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Epic-Every Person Influences Children Inc generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EPIC - EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN, INC. IS A NATIONAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION INVOLVES STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND BUILDING COMMUNITY TO RAISE CHILDREN WHO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PARENTING - PARENTING WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADOLESCENTS INCLUDING SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN DEVELOPING THEIR CHILDREN'S LITERACY, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CAPABILITIES AND SELECT PHYSICAL NEEDS. IMPLEMENTED IN A GROUP SETTING AND UTILIZING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, WE HELP FAMILIES OVERCOME OBSTACLES, DEVELOP SKILLS AND STRENGTHS AND BRING STABILITY TO THEIR HOME. ADDRESSES CHALLENGES SUCH AS SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND CUSTODY ISSUES.
READY SET PARENT AND OTHER LESS SIGNIFICANT PREVENTIVE PROGRAMS SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
FAMILY OPPORTUNITY CENTERS - FAMILY CENTERS THAT AIM TO STRENGTHEN CAREGIVER/CHILD BONDS AND IMPROVE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PLAY, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND EARLY LITERACY SKILLS. VARIOUS PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED TO GIVE FAMILIES TOOLS AND STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS A VARIETY OF PARENTING CHALLENGES, REDUCE STRESS, AND INCREASE COMMUNICATION SKILLS. LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO ENSURE FAMILIES ARE ABLE TO MEET BASIC NEEDS. FAMILY PARTNERS SUPPORT FAMILIES BY LINKING THEM TO ANY ADDITIONAL SERVICES THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN AND FAMILY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION - FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION IS A PROGRAM TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH-BASED FAMILY ENGAGEMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR "HARD TO REACH" PARENTS. PHASES INCLUDE ASSESSMENT, PLANNING, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A WIDE-RANGE OF CULTURALLY COMPETENT FAMILY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR BOTH THE DISTRICT AND SCHOOL LEVELS. IMPLEMENTATION INCLUDES PARENT TRAINING, CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS AND ADDRESSES ONGOING PARENT NEEDS RELATED TO STUDENT ACADEMIC CHALLENGES, PROBLEM BEHAVIORS, AND ATTENDANCE THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. CONSULTATION INCLUDES FAMILY ENGAGEMENT STEERING COMMITTEES, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAMS AND SHARED DECISION MAKING GROUPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tara N Burgess Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $118,268 |
Brielynn Bell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Botticelli Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Valerie C Cooley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Samuel Costa Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maureen M Lehsten CPA Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $39,845 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $987,297 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $401,116 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,428,258 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $551,065 |
Investment income | $16,526 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$10,959 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,984,890 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $118,268 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,373 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,067,023 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $35,792 |
Payroll taxes | $142,061 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,975 |
Advertising and promotion | $25,574 |
Office expenses | $33,769 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $104,563 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,773 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,264 |
Insurance | $12,905 |
All other expenses | $2,007 |
Total functional expenses | $1,857,449 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $57,943 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $396,761 |
Accounts receivable, net | $14,510 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,709 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,800 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $942,119 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $265,913 |
Total assets | $1,698,755 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $145,372 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $13,837 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $261,282 |
Total liabilities | $420,491 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $601,589 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $676,675 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,698,755 |