EIN 16-1422825

Empowering People's Independence (EPI)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,216
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
To be a successful partner for all individuals with developmental or acquired brain conditions as they strive to remove barriers to their personal fulfillments.
Also known as...
Epilepsy - Pralid; People Rebuilding and Living in Dignity
Total revenues
$42,056,168
2022
Total expenses
$37,190,578
2022
Total assets
$18,599,882
2022
Num. employees
1,216
2022

Program areas at EPI

Self direction - gives a person the chance to choose their own services, enabling them to live the life of their choosing. With a self-directed budget, the person can choose the right supports for them including managing the budget dollars, and choosing their own staff. Approximately 850 individuals served in 2022.
Day programs - helps individuals achieve personal growth and establish relationships within their community through various social and skill building activities. Approximately 50 individuals served in 2022.
Residential services - enable individuals with developmental disabilities or other neurological disorders to experience the Independence and self-esteem that comes with having a home of their own. 68 individuals served in 2022.
Environmental modifications, health homes, other doh services, and other services

Who funds Empowering People's Independence (EPI)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Epilepsy Coalition of New York StateSee Supplemental Info$68,728
Daisy Marquis Jones FoundationConnecting Families With A New Diagnosis of Epilepsy To Tailored Services and Supports$20,000
United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger LakesCharitable Gift Fund$5,250
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at EPI

NameTitleCompensation
Joseph AbbottChief Operating Officer / Vice President Residential Services$150,811
Kimberli JohnstonChief Financial Officer , Vice President of Financial Services$137,454
Lorena DelanceyVice President Advancement$109,154
Esther NealVice President Human Resources$124,018
Jeff SinseboxPresident$258,646
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for EPI

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,588,282
Program services$37,251,118
Investment income and dividends$80,767
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$28,760
Net income from fundraising events$25,449
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$81,792
Total revenues$42,056,168

Form 990s for EPI

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-10-04990View PDF
2020-122021-11-05990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
2018-122020-01-23990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $68,728 from Epilepsy Coalition of New York State
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $81,413 from Al Sigl Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disordersHousingDevelopmentally disabled
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsConducts researchFundraising eventsReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1650 S Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
Metro area
Rochester, NY
County
Monroe County, NY
Website URL
epiny.org/ 
Phone
(585) 442-6420
Facebook page
epilepsypralid 
IRS details
EIN
16-1422825
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G50: Nerve, Muscle, and Bone Diseases
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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