EIN 16-1160182

Epic - Every Person Influences Children

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
46
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Epic strengthens families and communities to raise children who positively impact the world, through research-based family engagement practices and parenting workshops.
Total revenues
$1,984,890
2023
20192020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Total expenses
$1,857,449
2023
20192020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Total assets
$1,698,755
2023
20192020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Num. employees
46
2023
20192020202120222023040

Program areas at Epic - Every Person Influences Children

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.
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.
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.
Ready set parent and other less significant preventive programs supporting the organization's mission.

Who funds Epic - Every Person Influences Children

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Way of Buffalo and Erie CountyProgram Funding$101,000
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)Unrestricted Use; Epic Just for Teens; Car Seat Safety Program$72,090
Margaret L. Wendt FoundationAvailable Upon Request$25,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Epic - Every Person Influences Children

NameTitleCompensation
Tura N. DurgessExecutive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Jemmer A. MujeskiChief Financial Officer
Tara N BurgessExecutive Director$118,268
Monica RichardsonDirector of Family Engagement
Jane SorensenFamily Engagement Program Manager
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Epic - Every Person Influences Children

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,428,258
Program services$551,065
Investment income and dividends$16,526
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-10,959
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,984,890

Form 990s for Epic - Every Person Influences Children

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-02990View PDF
2022-122023-06-05990View PDF
2021-122022-05-13990View PDF
2021-122022-04-20990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Breakthrough AustinAustin, TX$6,885,743
Communities in Schools-SEHCAngleton, TX$5,867,513
Denver KidsDenver, CO$2,713,972
Give Every Child A ChanceManteca, CA$3,761,213
Horton's KidsWashington, DC$5,111,644
Communities in Schools of Hampton RoadsPortsmouth, VA$2,541,664
Communities in Schools-Bay AreaHouston, TX$2,585,948
Adventures in LearningManhasset, NY$1,438,881
Data update history
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Margaret L. Wendt Foundation
August 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $101,000 from United Way of Buffalo and Erie County
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Rite Aid Healthy Futures
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersYouth service charitiesHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1021 Broadway St
Buffalo, NY 14212
Metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
County
Erie County, NY
Website URL
epicforchildren.org/ 
Phone
(716) 332-4100
IRS details
EIN
16-1160182
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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