Nonprofit · EIN 84-1926159
EMPOWERED PARENTS IN COMMUNITY
Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27707
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $811,822 | $597,948 | $213,874 | $746,293 | $19,902 | $726,391 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $964,867 | $453,865 | $511,002 | $976,108 | $56 | $976,052 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $530,159 | $360,182 | $169,977 | $479,733 | $3,628 | $476,105 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $778,606
- of which government grants
- $27,757
- Program service revenue
- $13,496
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,720
- Other revenue
- $19,720
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $315,809
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $342,901
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $34,800
- Depreciation
- $369
- Program services (functional)
- $530,305
- Management and general (functional)
- $67,643
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $976,108
- Total assets, end of year
- $746,293
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,902
- Net assets, end of year
- $726,391
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,169
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $726,391
- Gross receipts
- $811,822
- Employees
- 9
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jovonia Lewis | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $80,000 |
| Latishia Futrell | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Leach | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tenita Philyaw-Rogers | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Hill | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LaMine Perkins | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Myca Jeter | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alvera Lesane | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vickie Miller | Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Yolanda Brown | Vice-Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Valerie Miller | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Delvin Davis | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jovonia Lewis | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $84,211 |
| Barbara Leach | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tanita Philyaw-Rogers | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg E Hill | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| La Mine Perkins | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Delvin Perkins | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Valerie Miller | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Latisha Futrell | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Vickie Miller | Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Yolanda Brown | Vice Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jovonia Lewis | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $70,259 |
| Valerie Miller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Leach | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Latisha Futrell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Talicia Neal | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melodie Scarborough | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tenita Philyaw-Rogers | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vickie Miller | Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Gina Chung | Vice Chair Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Hallie Davis-Penders | Secretary Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Yolanda Brown | Treasurer Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1908 CEDAR ST, DURHAM, NC 27707-2128
- In care of
- % JOVONIA LEWIS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 1908 Cedar Street, Durham NC 27707
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jovonia Lewis, 1908 Cedar Street, Durham, NC 27707
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Jovonia Lewis, 1908 Cedar Street, Durham NC 27707
- Signed the 990
- Jovonia Lewis, Executive Director
- Phone
- (919) 283-1196
- Website
- epic-nc.org
- Return prepared by
- Rebekah Barr CPA PC
Mission
To advocate for improved educational experiences through collective organizing and intentional engagement of parents/caregivers, ensuring students thrive and achieve better outcomes.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $196,213 · revenue $300,374
- 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.Expenses $74,243 · revenue $113,655
- 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.Expenses $259,849 · revenue $397,793
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
- 84-1926159
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $746,293
- Income (IRS master file)
- $811,822
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $811,822 | $597,948 | $746,293 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $964,867 | $453,865 | $976,108 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $530,159 | $360,182 | $479,733 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $440,777 | $296,272 | $648,715 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jovonia Lewis | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Jovonia Lewis | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 84-1926159).
Questions about EMPOWERED PARENTS IN COMMUNITY
- What is the EIN of EMPOWERED PARENTS IN COMMUNITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWERED PARENTS IN COMMUNITY is 84-1926159.
- Is EMPOWERED PARENTS IN COMMUNITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to EMPOWERED PARENTS IN COMMUNITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMPOWERED PARENTS IN COMMUNITY 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 EMPOWERED PARENTS IN COMMUNITY 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 EMPOWERED PARENTS IN COMMUNITY 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 EMPOWERED PARENTS IN COMMUNITY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jovonia Lewis.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWERED PARENTS IN COMMUNITY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,000 (Jovonia Lewis, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does EMPOWERED PARENTS IN COMMUNITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $811,822, expenses of $597,948 and total assets of $746,293 at year end.
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