2026-08-19T04:33:07-00:00 2025-12-31 271832948 Rebekah Barr CPA PC 2505-B Nash Street NW Wilson NC 27896 990 2025-01-01 841926159 Empowered Parents in Community EMPO 9192831196 1908 Cedar Street Durham NC 27707 Jovonia Lewis Executive Director 9192831196 2026-08-19 true Rebekah T Barr P00732851 2522946920 2026-08-19 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jovonia Lewis 1908 Cedar Street Durham NC 27707 811822 false X epic-nc.org X 2019 NC To advocate for improved educational experiences through collective organizing and intentional engagement of parents/caregivers, ensuring students thrive and achieve better outcomes. 11 11 9 0 584294 778606 11184 13496 0 19720 595478 811822 0 0 287289 342901 0 0 166575 255047 453864 597948 141614 213874 976108 746293 56 19902 976052 726391 To advocate for improved educational experiences through collective organizing and intentional engagement of parents/caregivers, ensuring students thrive and achieve better outcomes. false false 196213 300374 EPiCs Parent Engagement program equips families to become active partners in their childrens education. Through listening sessions, authentic engagement opportunities, parent education workshops, and in-school volunteer roles, parents build the knowledge and confidence to navigate the school system and advocate for stronger educational outcomes for their children. The program also provides targeted support to families of children with learning differences, helping them build capacity, access information, and advocate effectively within special education systems. 74243 113655 Circle of Hope provides peer support cohorts - separate Circles for mothers and fathers - that strengthen emotional wellness, family relationships, and community connection among parents and caregivers. Facilitated multi-week sessions build peer trust, communication skills, and leadership capacity, helping parents better navigate challenges at home and advocate for their children. Participants consistently report increased confidence in their relationships with their children and a strong sense of connection and belonging within the group. 259849 397793 EPiCs Early Childhood Education program promotes equitable access to high-quality early learning for our youngest and most vulnerable students. The program works to disrupt inequitable suspension and expulsion practices in early childcare and education settings, helping ensure that young children - particularly those most at risk of exclusionary discipline - remain engaged in learning environments that support their long-term success. 530305 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 19 0 true 9 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NC X Jovonia Lewis 9193533655 411 W Chapel Hill St Durham NC 27701 Jovonia Lewis Executive Director 040.00 X 80000 0 0 Latishia Futrell Member 001.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Leach Member 001.00 X 0 0 0 Tenita Philyaw-Rogers Member 001.00 X 0 0 0 Greg Hill Member 001.00 X 0 0 0 LaMine Perkins Member 001.00 X 0 0 0 Myca Jeter Member 001.00 X 0 0 0 Alvera Lesane Member 001.00 X 0 0 0 Vickie Miller Chair 001.00 X 0 0 0 Yolanda Brown Vice-Chair 001.00 X 0 0 0 Valerie Miller Secretary 001.00 X 0 0 0 Delvin Davis Treasurer 001.00 X 0 0 0 80000 false false false 27757 750849 778606 Fees for service contracts and training/other 611430 13496 13496 19720 19720 811822 0 0 0 0 0 0 315809 263337 52472 0 0 27092 23132 3960 0 0 0 0 0 0 396 396 5234 5234 0 0 34800 34800 0 0 16608 16608 0 0 369 369 19777 19777 Contracted Services for Programs 87304 76093 11211 Program Service Expenses 65775 65775 Bank Charges and Fees 292 292 Venue Rental Fundraising 17166 17166 7326 7326 597948 530305 67643 0 496513 642890 471639 97586 5201 2286 1117 1055 1169 1700 4648 976108 746293 56 19902 56 19902 X 976052 726391 976052 726391 976108 746293 213874 -463535 X false true X true false X 209182 379265 511343 954733 798326 2852849 50789 45200 18816 12384 13496 140685 259971 424465 530159 967117 811822 2993534 2993534 0 0 0 0 259971 424465 530159 967117 811822 2993534 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 2286 1117 1169 1169 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes Payroll liabilities 811822 811822 811822 597948 597948 597948 X false NC Special Events for Fundraising 19720 19720 15175 19720 19720 15175 15175 4545 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The executive director and the board of directors reviews the 990 for approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c An agreement is signed annually for the board policy regarding conflicts of interest. The conflict of interest policy is discussed at the board meetings and any conflict of interest by a board of directors is to be declared. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Comparative analysis of fair compensation based on industry standards and availability of funds. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents,policies, and financial statements are available for viewing by the public at the organizations office upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a EPIC updated their bylaws to go from 9 voting board members to 11. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 EPIC updated their mission statement and it is considered a significant change with the new mission being To advocate for improved educational experiences through collective organizing and intentional engagement of parents/caregivers, ensuring students thrive and achieve better outcomes.