Aids Service Association Of Pinellas Inc, operating under the name Empath Partners In Care (epic), is located in Clearwater, FL. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (G81) the organization is classified as: AIDS, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empath Partners In Care (epic) 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 09/2021, Empath Partners In Care (epic) generated $15.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $14.9m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 23.2% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE INFECTED OR AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE RYAN WHITE PART A PROGRAM INCLUDES MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING. THE PROGRAM LINKS EPIC CLIENTS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE IMPROVED HEALTH AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE. CLIENTS ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM MUST PARTICIPATE IN PRIMARY CARE AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT. EPIC CLIENTS ACHIEVED A 98 PERCENT SUCCESS RATE WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS, WHICH RESULTED IN SLOWING DISEASE PROGRESSION AND ACCOUNTS FOR LOWER CHANCE OF OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS, WHICH ARE DETRIMENTAL TO THOSE WITH COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEMS. FURTHER, IT MEANS FEWER VISITS TO EMERGENCY ROOMS, LOWER GENERAL MEDICAL CARE COSTS (INCLUDING PRESCRIPTIONS), AND REDUCED MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, RESULTING IN BETTER OVERALL WELLNESS.
THE RYAN WHITE PART B PROGRAM INCLUDES MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT, NON-MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, ALONG WITH LOCAL PHARMACY SERVICES TO PROVIDE BOTH EMERGENCY HIV MEDICATIONS (17 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS) AND NON-HIV MEDICATIONS (163 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS). THIS PROGRAM IS A "WRAP AROUND" OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADAP) AND IS USED TO PREVENT A LAPSE IN TREATMENT. THE PROGRAM LINKS EPIC CLIENTS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE IMPROVED HEALTH AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE.CLIENTS ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM MUST PARTICIPATE IN PRIMARY CARE AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT. EPIC CLIENTS ACHIEVED A 97 PERCENT SUCCESS RATE WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS, WHICH RESULTED IN SLOWING DISEASE PROGRESSION AND ACCOUNTS FOR LOWER CHANCE OF OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS, WHICH ARE DETRIMENTAL TO THOSE WITH COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEMS. FURTHER, IT MEANS FEWER VISITS TO EMERGENCY ROOMS, LOWER GENERAL MEDICAL CARE COSTS (INCLUDING PRESCRIPTIONS), AND REDUCED MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, RESULTING IN BETTER OVERALL WELLNESS.
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) GRANT PROVIDES HIGH IMPACT PREVENTION SERVICES, THROUGH OUTREACH, TESTING, CONDOM DISTRIBUTION, PREP, CLEAR AND HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED INTERVENTION PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAMS TARGET THOSE WHO ARE PRACTICING HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS. CLIENTS MAY BE HIV POSITIVE OR HIGH-RISK NEGATIVE. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO EDUCATE CLIENTS ON SAFER SEX OPTIONS AND WAYS TO REDUCE RISKY BEHAVIORS AND LINK INDIVIDUALS TO CARE.THE PROGRAM STAFF COORDINATES WITH OUR CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND OTHER COMMUNITY PROVIDERS. HIGH RISK BEHAVIORS SUCH AS SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, SEX ADDICTION, HAVING SEX FOR MONEY, HOMELESSNESS, ETC., ARE DIRECTLY CORRELATED WITH INCREASED HIV INFECTIONS. STAFF MUST SERVICE 72 CLIENTS IN CLEAR (HIV NON-REACTIVE) AND 72 CLIENTS THROUGH THE HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED INTERVENTION (HIV REACTIVE) EACH YEAR. STAFF MUST TEST A MINIMUM OF 1,200 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE YEAR AS WELL AS PARTICIPATE IN A MINIMUM OF 12 OUTREACH/TESTING EVENTS IN THE CALENDAR YEAR.
EPIC'S BRIGHTER SEASONS FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM: THE PROGRAM IS A GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN STARTED OVER 20 YEARS AGO BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO WANTED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN INFECTED AND AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS LIVING IN PINELLAS COUNTY. EPIC CURRENTLY SERVES 42 FAMILIES, WHICH INCLUDE 100 CHILDREN. EACH YEAR, BRIGHTER SEASONS PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH HOLIDAY FOOD PACKAGES AT THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS, A HOLIDAY PARTY WITH SANTA, A HOLIDAY GIFT DISTRIBUTION, AND A SPRING PICNIC AND EGG HUNT. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES BACK-PACKS AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR, FULLY LOADED WITH NEEDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES.OUR MEDICAL CO-PAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS CLIENTS WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL AID FOR DOCTOR VISITS, LAB WORK, AND MEDICATIONS. TO QUALIFY, A CLIENT MUST BE HIV POSITIVE, EMPLOYED, INSURED, AND RESIDE IN PINELLAS COUNTY. IN ADDITION, CLIENTS ARE UNABLE TO RECEIVE THIS SERVICE IF THEY ARE ON DISABILITY, MEDICAID, OR MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.EPIC PROVIDES FREE HIV TESTING FOR ANYONE AGE 13 AND UP, AS WELL AS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHOARE AT HIGH RISK FOR ACQUIRING HIV. EPIC PROVIDES SERVICES THAT COVER HIV POSITIVE NEW BORN BABIES OR BABIES WITH AN HIV POSITIVE PARENT. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE FOR ALL PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. MANY EPIC CLIENTS ARE SENIOR ADULTS.EPIC OFFERS HIV EDUCATION, PREVENTION SERVICES, TESTING, CASE MANAGEMENT, FOOD AND PERSONAL NEEDS PANTRY, A CHILDREN'S PROGRAM, SOME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND MANY OTHER OPTIONS. CASE MANAGERS HELP THEIR EPIC CLIENTS FIND AVENUES OF CARE AND OTHER RESOURCES TO HELP THEM DEAL WITH THEIR INDIVIDUAL SITUATIONS. TESTING IS PROVIDED BY CERTIFIED TESTERS AND STAFF EDUCATORS PROVIDE VITAL INFORMATION ON PREVENTION AND OTHER TOPICS. EPIC PROVIDES SUPPORT GROUPS AND COUNSELING FOR THOSE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AND COLLABORATES WITH OTHER AIDS ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS. EPIC'S HOME 3050 AND 340(B) PROGRAMS MEET ALL OF AN HIV CLIENT'S HEALTH CARE NEEDS IN ONE PLACE, A TRUE ONE-STOP SHOP, SERVING OVER 1,200 CLIENTS ANNUALLY. TREATMENTS INCLUDE MEDICAL CARE, MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING SERVICES, CARE COORDINATION, AND PHARMACEUTICAL CONSULTS. THROUGH ITS 340(B) PROGRAM, 100% OF ALL PROCEEDS, REALIZED THROUGH EPIC'S PARTNERED PHARMACY, ARE ALLOCATED BACK TO MAINTAIN AND EXPAND EPIC'S SERVICES TO THE HIV COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rafael J Sciullo President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Ruppal Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Bryant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa E Cohen Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Marhefka Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Saida Bouhamid Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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The Hospice Of The Florida Suncoast Inc Program Services | 9/29/21 | $3,232,241 |
Empath Real Estate Inc Facility Rent | 9/29/21 | $609,069 |
St Josephs Hosp Dba Pinellas Care Clinic Professional Services | 9/29/21 | $172,107 |
Empath Health Inc Management & Program Services | 9/29/21 | $1,131,123 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $29,580 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,095,525 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $174,685 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,299,790 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $11,192,703 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$41,952 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $32,020 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $15,536,935 |
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. | $6,491,799 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,035,290 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,988 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,162,773 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,450 |
Office expenses | $88,882 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $730,845 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,578 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,616 |
Insurance | $21,642 |
All other expenses | $10,445 |
Total functional expenses | $14,936,903 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,200 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,753,145 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $898,385 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $76,277 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $64,111 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $87,247 |
Total assets | $2,880,365 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,207,299 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,207,299 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,017,253 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $55,781 |
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 | $2,880,365 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Aids Service Association Of Pinellas Inc has recieved totaling $67,823.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Tsr Adventures Inc Hollywood, FL PURPOSE: Help others | $60,000 |
Pinellas Community Foundation Clearwater, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,543 |
Synchrony Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $250 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $20 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10 |
Beg. Balance | $8,896,974 |
Earnings | $548,569 |
Net Contributions | $33,767 |
Other Expense | $293,918 |
Ending Balance | $9,185,392 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Montgomery Aids Outreach Inc Montgomery, AL | $3,430,689 | $22,407,934 |
Aids Action Coalition Of Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $11,888,068 | $24,335,154 |
Big Bend Cares Inc Tallahassee, FL | $14,814,412 | $17,954,380 |
Aids Service Association Of Pinellas Inc Clearwater, FL | $2,880,365 | $15,536,935 |
Aids Alabama Inc Birmingham, AL | $8,073,534 | $15,221,716 |
Empower U Inc Miami, FL | $3,615,657 | $12,302,482 |
Birmingham Aids Outreach Inc Birmingham, AL | $2,102,310 | $8,633,711 |
Aid Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | $2,177,808 | $7,919,561 |
Project Response Inc Melbourne, FL | $4,592,181 | $8,016,795 |
West Alabama Aids Outreach Inc Tuscaloosa, AL | $4,428,687 | $8,662,596 |
Care 4 U Management Miami, FL | $6,275,481 | $6,334,001 |
Health Services Center Inc Anniston, AL | $709,679 | $4,997,835 |