EIN 16-1422825

Empowering People's Independence (EPI)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,464
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
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
$40,012,497
2023
Total expenses
$39,140,430
2023
Total assets
$21,046,965
2023
Num. employees
1,464
2023

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 2023.
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 2023.
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. Approximately 70 individuals served in 2023.
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$5,500
...and 3 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 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$679,184
Program services$39,070,488
Investment income and dividends$173,286
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$31,200
Net income from fundraising events$27,635
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$30,704
Total revenues$40,012,497

Form 990s for EPI

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-25990View PDF
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-10-04990View PDF
2020-122021-11-05990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 12, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation
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
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disordersHousingDevelopmentally disabled
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsConducts researchFundraising eventsGala 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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