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 12/2023, Epic employed 7 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 12/2023, Epic generated $322.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $395.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 5 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
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 2023, EPIC PROTECTED WILDLIFE AND MATURE FORESTS ON PUBLIC LANDS BY COMMENTING ON ALL OF THE TIMBER SALES THAT WERE PROPOSED IN THE KLAMATH, SHASTA-TRINITY, SIX RIVERS, AND MENDOCINO NATIONAL FORESTS, AND SUING THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE TO CHALLENGE CALIFORNIA'S LARGEST PROPOSED TIMBER SALE IN MODERN HISTORY, THE MORE THAN 417,000-ACRE REGION 5 POST-HAZARD TREE PROJECT. EPIC ALSO CONTINUED WORKING WITH LAWMAKERS, TRIBES, AND FOREST ACTIVISTS TO HALT LOGGING AND ADVOCATE FOR TRIBAL MANAGEMENT OF JACKSON DEMONSTRATION STATE FOREST, PLAYED A LEADING ROLE IN THE POWER IN NATURE COALITION FAR NORTH GROUP TO HELP ACHIEVE CALIFORNIA'S GOAL OF CONSERVING 30% OF LAND AND COASTAL WATERS BY 2030, AND ADVOCATED TO THE STATE WATER BOARD TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM FLOWS, WATER DIVERSION CURTAILMENTS, AND ENFORCEABLE TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS FOR POLLUTANTS FOR THE SCOTT AND SHASTA RIVERS.
ADDITIONALLY, EPIC FILED A LAWSUIT AGAINST CALTRANS AFTER ITS FOURTH ATTEMPT TO APPROVE ITS ILL-CONCEIVED ROAD-WIDENING PROJECT THROUGH RICHARDSON GROVE. EPIC ALSO FILED A LAWSUIT AGAINST THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR VIOLATING THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT BY ISSUING A PERMIT TO SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES TO "TAKE" FEDERALLY THREATENED NORTHERN SPOTTED OWLS ON THE COMPANY'S PRIVATE LANDS.
IN TOTAL EPIC FILED 3 NEW LAWSUITS, SUBMITTED 37 DETAILED PUBLIC COMMENT LETTERS ON PROJECTS, RECORDED 47 RADIO SHOWS, PUBLISHED 100 ARTICLES, GENERATED 14,981 PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM ACTIVISTS, AND PARTICIPATED IN 16 COALITIONS AND COLLABORATIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anthony Silvaggio President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nate Madsen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ava Biscoe Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Noah Levy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judith Mayer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Moxie Alvarnaz 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 | $314,770 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $314,770 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,625 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,249 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $322,644 |
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 | $263,796 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $40,840 |
Payroll taxes | $24,370 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,801 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,472 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,852 |
Information technology | $2,376 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,931 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,168 |
Interest | $26 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,640 |
All other expenses | $759 |
Total functional expenses | $395,659 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,035 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $304,994 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $847 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,941 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $155,493 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $471,310 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,031 |
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 | $26,031 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $285,295 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $159,984 |
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 | $471,310 |