Environmental Protection Information Center Inc, operating under the name Epic, is located in Arcata, CA. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Epic employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 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 12/2021, Epic generated $376.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $296.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 7 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
THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO CHANNEL PUBLIC CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT INTO ACTION IN THE PUBLIC'S INTEREST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, EPIC CONTINUED TO PROTECT THE WILDLIFE OF NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA. ON PUBLIC LANDS, EPIC STOPPED THE CRAWFORD TIMBER SALE ON THE KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST. EPIC ALSO CONTINUED TO DEFEND RICHARDSON GROVE STATE PARK THROUGH LITIGATION AND COMMENTING ON NEW PUBLIC DOCUMENTS AND HAVE NOW PREVENTED DESTRUCTION OF OLD-GROWTH REDWOOD ROOTS FOR 14 YEARS.
EPIC FLOODED THE CITIZEN REDISTRICING COMMISSION WITH COMMENTS TO KEEP TOGETHER THE NORTH COAST THROUGH LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING AND LARGELY MAINTAINED THE POLITICAL BOUNDARIES SERVING OUR AREA.
IN TOTAL, EPIC SUMMITED 89 COMMENT LETTERS, RECORDED 62 RADIO SHOWS, PARTICIPATED IN NINE LAWSUITS, TWO FOREST COLLABORATIVE GROUPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Anthony Silvaggio President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Destiny Preston Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ava Biscoe Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jp O'brien Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Nate Madsen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Noah Levy Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $339,161 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $339,161 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,510 |
Investment income | $3,083 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,478 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$693 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $376,839 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $188,990 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $15,722 |
Payroll taxes | $17,855 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,365 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,696 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,642 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,483 |
Information technology | $2,133 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,277 |
Travel | $817 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $32 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,534 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $296,857 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $790 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $450,689 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $1,850 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $456,329 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,330 |
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 | $17,330 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $277,164 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $161,835 |
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 | $456,329 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Environmental Protection Information Center Inc has recieved totaling $114,963.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $30,000 |
Bower Charitable Foundation Hayfork, CA PURPOSE: TO FUND EXEMPT FUNCTION. | $29,000 |
Firedoll Foundation Walnut Creek, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Environment Now Newport Beach, CA PURPOSE: KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST WATCH | $10,000 |
Reis Foundation Inc Ellicott City, MD PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE | $10,000 |
Wild Woods Foundation Pearl River, NY PURPOSE: GENERALOPERATIONS | $5,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Treepeople Inc Beverly Hills, CA | $17,069,704 | $11,249,621 |
Vote Solar Oakland, CA | $16,151,293 | $12,907,354 |
Environmental Health Coalition National City, CA | $7,564,725 | $7,453,552 |
Pacific Fishery Management Council Portland, OR | $2,196,214 | $4,638,236 |
Asian Pacific Environmental Network Oakland, CA | $12,633,098 | $11,444,526 |
Sustainable Conservation San Francisco, CA | $6,782,087 | $5,230,579 |
Communities For A Better Environment Huntington Park, CA | $5,907,151 | $4,750,010 |
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide Eugene, OR | $8,148,720 | $5,480,543 |
Save The Bay Oakland, CA | $4,624,689 | $4,547,516 |
Building Decarbonization Coalition Petaluma, CA | $1,753,151 | $3,989,599 |
Oregon Environmental Council Inc Portland, OR | $3,218,749 | $1,966,081 |
Pacific Whale Foundation Wailuku, HI | $5,445,916 | $4,199,951 |