Nonprofit · EIN 77-0263702
EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED INC
Tax-exempt · FRESNO, CA 93726
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,669,217 | $11,554,183 | $115,034 | $8,655,652 | $2,125,697 | $6,529,955 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $12,891,272 | $10,683,948 | $2,207,324 | $8,658,190 | $2,243,269 | $6,414,921 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,706,125
- of which government grants
- $7,144,614
- Program service revenue
- $3,642,517
- Investment income
- $88,152
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,443
- Net income from fundraising events
- $140,351
- Other revenue
- $232,423
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $638,065
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,680,594
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,925,479
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $103,185
- Occupancy
- $316,266
- Travel
- $52,241
- Depreciation
- $203,669
- Program services (functional)
- $11,112,257
- Management and general (functional)
- $186,012
- Fundraising (functional)
- $255,914
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,658,190
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,655,652
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,125,697
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,529,955
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,231,541
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,529,955
- Gross receipts
- $11,817,767
- Employees
- 153
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOWELL ENS | PRESIDENT/CEO Key employee | 40 | $172,756 | $19,478 |
| SUZANNE ELLIS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $149,244 | $24,091 |
| KIM MAJORS | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,706 | $22,038 |
| KRISTINE RAMIREZ | PHYSICAL THERAPIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,959 | $6,672 |
| TRUE MOUA | DIRECTOR OF PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,400 | $3,449 |
| JENNIFER RANDLES PhD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BELINDA BRIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AJ FLORES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BROCK HEASLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL PESCHEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR NORMA FIGUEROA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GNIA JOE LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA LEYVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA MODAFFARI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOWELL ENS | PRESIDENT/CEO Key employee | 40 | $158,677 | $26,028 |
| SUZANNE ELLIS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $139,345 | $44,893 |
| KIM MAJORS | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,960 | $40,971 |
| JACQUI CAVALLARO | DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,841 | $22,896 |
| KRISTINE RAMIREZ | PHYSICAL THERAPIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,823 | $13,886 |
| FRED FORD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER RANDLES PhD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BELINDA BRIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AJ FLORES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA PEREZ-GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BROCK HEASLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MALARIE SILOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL PESCHEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR NORMA FIGUEROA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GNIA JOE LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA LEYVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4440 N 1ST ST, FRESNO, CA 93726-2304
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LOWELL J ENS, 4440 N 1ST ST, FRESNO, CA 93726
- Signed the 990
- LOWELL J ENS, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (559) 229-2000
- Website
- www.epuchildren.org
- Return prepared by
- MASTRO & ASSOCIATES
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0263702 or by the name EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
MISSION:EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED, INC. (EPU) GUIDES AND STRENGTHENS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH UNIQUE NEEDS THROUGH EARLY INTERVENTION, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT CULTIVATE HOPE AND RESILIENCE.VISION:OUR VISION IS THAT FAMILIES ARE THE SAFE PLACE FOR CHILDREN WITH UNIQUE NEEDS TO FIND LOVE, BELONGING, GUIDANCE, AND SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES-PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION TO INFANTS AND TODDLERS (AGES 0-3) WITH DELAYS IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT, IDENTIFIED DISABILITIES OR WHO ARE AT RISK OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PARENT/FAMILY SUPPORT AND EDUCATION, ALONG WITH SOCIALIZATION ACTIVITIES ARE ALSO PROVIDED. APPROX. 480 CHILDREN SERVED WITH 15,138 SERVICES PROVIDED. PROGRAM STAFF ALSO COMPLETED 569 INITIAL ASSESSMENTS OF CHILDREN 0 - 3 UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE CENTRAL VALLEY REGIONAL CENTER. THE CHILDCARE PROGRAM SERVED 17 CHILDREN (18 TO 36 MONTHS) WITH 2,744 DAYS OF ATTENDANCE.Expenses $3,663,918 · revenue $3,525,546
- PARENTING SERVICES-PROVIDES HOME VISITATION AND CENTER BASED SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN WHICH CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS OF AGE ARE AT RISK OF CHILD ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT. PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED TO THE PARENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. APPROXIMATELY 1,750 FAMILIES WERE SERVED WITH 10,003 SERVICES PROVIDED. ADDITIONALLY, EPU STAFF DISTRIBUTED FOOD PROVIDED BY THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA FOOD BANK TO 613 FAMILIES (2,649 PARTICIPANTS) AT THE WILLOW AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER, AND PARTICIPATED IN 77 OUTREACH EVENTS, REACHING 5,135 INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $3,156,765 · revenue $114,961
- PARENT EDUCATION & SUPPORT-PROVIDE PARENT TO PARENT SUPPORT, INFORMATION, TRAINING AND ADVOCACY ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES (AGES 0 - 26) IN A 12 COUNTY REGION IN CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. APPROXIMATELY 2,581 CHILDREN RECEIVED SERVICES WITH 19,934 SERVICES PROVIDED. STAFF ALSO PARTICIPATED IN 205 OUTREACH EVENTS TO 5,795 INDIVIDUALS, AND HOSTED 67 WORKSHOPS FOR 978 PARTICIPANTS.Expenses $1,725,626 · revenue $2,010
- ASSESSMENT CENTER -PROVIDES SCREENING, ASSESSMENT, PLAN OF CARE, REFERRAL AND EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN (TARGETING CHILDREN 0-6, ABLE TO SERVICE CHILDREN 0-8) FOR WHOM THERE ARE CONCERNS ABOUT EMOTIONAL, BEHAVORIAL, AND/OR DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES. STAFF INCLUDES CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS, AND A TEAM OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES COORDINATORS. APPROXIMATELY 136 FAMILIES AND 4,626 TOTAL SERVICES WERE PROVIDED.Expenses $2,565,948 · revenue $180,224
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0263702
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P400)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,655,652
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,817,767
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,669,217 | $11,554,183 | $8,655,652 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $12,891,272 | $10,683,948 | $8,658,190 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,481,518 | $9,304,502 | $6,173,168 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 77-0263702).
Questions about EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED INC
- What is the EIN of EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED INC is 77-0263702.
- Is EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED 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 EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LOWELL J ENS.
- Who are the officers and directors of EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $172,756 (LOWELL ENS, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,669,217, expenses of $11,554,183 and total assets of $8,655,652 at year end.
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