ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE CARIBBEAN INCORPORATED

Financials

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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

411 WALNUT ST 6749, GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL 32043-3443

In care of

% NATALIA COLLIER DIR

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

Tabitha Stadler, 411 Walnut Street 6749, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

Signed the 990

Tabitha Stadler, Executive Director

Phone

(239) 682-3518

Website

epicislands.org

Return prepared by

Fontana CPAS

Mission

Protecting the Caribbean environment through research and community-based actions.

Program accomplishments

• The Black-capped Petrel Program - The Black-capped Petrel is one of the rarest seabirds in the Caribbean. This iconic seabird nests in some of the last known ancient forests on Hispaniola as well as potentially on Dominica in the Lesser Antilles. Since 2012, EPIC has tracked populations of this species throughout the Caribbean, located new nesting areas, worked with communities to reduce human impacts on forests through sustainable farming and youth education, removed introduced predators out of nest areas, and reduced threats to flying petrels through the removal of dangerous strike hazards. In addition, these efforts have substantially increased the capacity of local organizations to protect this species. Another focus of EPICs conservation of the petrel has been to reduce poverty in human communities near petrels and their nesting areas which has improved local food security and reduced pressures. EPIC research shows that Black- capped Petrel nesting populations have stabilized in locations where we work, a clear indication of the successful impact of our conservation program.
  Expenses $27,060
• The Grenadines Seabird Program - is protecting the highly significant seabird breeding populations in the transboundary archipelago of Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, covering a total of 74 sites, including 3 seabird nesting sites of global significance and 18 significant to the Caribbean. Seabirds are experiencing worldwide populations declines estimated at 70% so addressing the impacts of poaching, plastic pollution, habitat degradation, and introduced predators is essential. This program focuses on research, monitoring, education, and conservation planning and action, such as habitat improvement. A total of 70 citizen scientists are currently trained as members of the Grenadines Seabird Guardians, a group that monitors populations at remote, uninhabited islands. In addition, EPIC is conducting island habitat restoration on Battowia and the Pillories along with community outreach and youth education.
  Expenses $93,678
• US Virgin Islands Education and Waste Reduction Programs EPIC and partners completed the Water Smart Schools VI grant-funded program this year, which provided hands-on science education to ~5,500 students and 150 teachers across eight public schools in St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. Through hands-on learning, school audits, community outreach, and other measures, the initiative fostered a new generation of water stewards, significantly expanded the impact of the Eco-Schools program in the territory, reduced waste, and improved health conditions. Key components were the distribution of 3,000 reusable water bottles, the installation of four water bottle filling stations, and the upkeep of several others, which together diverted an estimated 35,477 single-use plastic bottles from the landfillnearly a ton of waste. A second project that was started this year focused on pollution prevention through working with the VI Clean Coasts program and is aimed at food service providers. By offering technical assistance and seed funding, the project is helping businesses to switch from single-use disposable items to reusable items, in order to reduce pollution and the health exposures associated with plastics.
  Expenses $41,173
• Through its locally led affiliate, the EPIC Sint Maarten Foundation, EPIC addressed pollution and waste reduction via the Precious Plastics program, which recycles plastic waste into usable products while educating the public on waste reduction and reuse practices. Sustainability efforts were further advanced through the promotion of the international Blue Flag and Green Key eco-labels, awarded to businesses that meet rigorous environmental standards. Regular community litter cleanups engaged volunteers in active environmental stewardship. Additionally, EPIC implemented a conservation program focused on protecting native bat species, as well as a seabird conservation initiative, further strengthening biodiversity protection efforts on the island during the reporting period.
  Expenses $501

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

65-1027393

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2001

Accounting year ends

May

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Environment (C32)

Assets (IRS master file)

$945,192

Income (IRS master file)

$1,002,628

Filing history

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 65-1027393).

Questions about ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE CARIBBEAN INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE CARIBBEAN INCORPORATED?

The employer identification number (EIN) of ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE CARIBBEAN INCORPORATED is 65-1027393.

Is ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE CARIBBEAN INCORPORATED tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.

Are donations to ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE CARIBBEAN INCORPORATED tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE CARIBBEAN INCORPORATED 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 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE CARIBBEAN INCORPORATED due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE CARIBBEAN INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.

Who is the principal officer of ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE CARIBBEAN INCORPORATED?

The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Tabitha Stadler.

Who are the officers and directors of ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE CARIBBEAN INCORPORATED?

The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE CARIBBEAN INCORPORATED have?

On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,002,628, expenses of $265,693 and total assets of $945,192 at year end.

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