Nonprofit · EIN 16-1160182
EPIC-EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN INC
Also known as EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN
Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, NY 14212
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,419,615 | $2,574,540 | -$154,925 | $1,533,235 | $326,668 | $1,206,567 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $2,172,035 | $2,255,208 | -$83,173 | $1,646,352 | $396,108 | $1,250,244 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,984,890 | $1,857,449 | $127,441 | $1,698,755 | $420,491 | $1,278,264 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,848,056
- of which government grants
- $1,372,036
- Program service revenue
- $581,909
- Investment income
- $18,236
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$28,586
- Other revenue
- -$28,586
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $115,423
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,500,147
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,852,848
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $144,374
- Depreciation
- $4,560
- Program services (functional)
- $2,136,295
- Management and general (functional)
- $402,248
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,997
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,646,352
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,533,235
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $326,668
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,206,567
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,680
- Publicly traded securities
- $600,000
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $540,729
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $665,838
- Gross receipts
- $2,448,201
- Employees
- 65
- Volunteers
- 56
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TARA N BURGESS | CHIEF EX. OF Officer | 40 | $115,423 | $5,211 |
| BRIELYNN BELL | VICE - CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE BOTTICELLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BUTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL COSTA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOPE HAWKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA HEARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN KEENAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARINO MANOCCHIO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIANNE MORTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN REEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANNA SCHENK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG SPENCER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA SPIKES-ARCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TARA N BURGESS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $112,846 | $1,943 |
| BRIELYNN BELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE BOTTICELLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BUTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR VALERIE C COOLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL COSTA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN M LEHSTEN CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BIERSBACH CPA | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOPE HAWKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA HEARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN KEENAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANO MANOCCHIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK MARIANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN L YONATY ESQ MBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCESCA MESIAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE MORTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN REEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANNA SCHENK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG SPENCER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TARA N BURGESS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $118,268 | $1,968 |
| BRIELYNN BELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE BOTTICELLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR VALERIE C COOLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL COSTA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN M LEHSTEN CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BIERSBACH CPA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOPE HAWKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA HEARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN KEENAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANO MANOCCHIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK MARIANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN L YONATY ESQ MBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCESCA MESIAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE MORTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN REEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANNA SCHENK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG SPENCER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1021 BROADWAY ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1460
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TARA N BURGESS, 1021 BROADWAY STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14212
- Signed the 990
- TARA N BURGESS, CHIEF EX. OFFICER
- Phone
- (716) 332-4100
- Website
- WWW.EPICFORCHILDREN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SBFR PARTNERS CPAS LLP
Mission
EPIC - EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN, INC. IS A NATIONAL NOT-FOR- PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION INVOLVES STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND BUILDING COMMUNITY TO RAISE CHILDREN WHO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $573,689 · revenue $201,371
- 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.Expenses $827,036
- 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 PARENTS. PHASES INCLUDE ASSESSMENT, PLANNING, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A WIDE-RANGE OF 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.Expenses $274,009 · revenue $375,936
- READY SET PARENT AND OTHER LESS SIGNIFICANT PREVENTIVE PROGRAMS SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.Expenses $461,561 · revenue $4,602
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-1160182
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,533,235
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,448,201
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,419,615 | $2,574,540 | $1,533,235 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,172,035 | $2,255,208 | $1,646,352 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,984,890 | $1,857,449 | $1,698,755 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,493,247 | $1,417,912 | $1,453,660 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 16-1160182).
Questions about EPIC-EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN INC
- What is the EIN of EPIC-EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EPIC-EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN INC is 16-1160182.
- Is EPIC-EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to EPIC-EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EPIC-EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of EPIC-EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EPIC-EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EPIC-EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TARA N BURGESS.
- Who are the officers and directors of EPIC-EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $115,423 (TARA N BURGESS, CHIEF EX. OF).
- How much revenue does EPIC-EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,419,615, expenses of $2,574,540 and total assets of $1,533,235 at year end.
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