Empowering People Inspiring Capabilities Inc.

“The organization changed its legal name from ep!c to empowering people inspiring capabilities, inc. As reflected in amended articles of incorporation.”

“The executive/finance committee reviews a draft copy of the 990. Once approved the final draft is brought before the full governing board for reviews, discussion, and approval.”

“Any possible conflict of interest on the part of a director shall be disclosed to the board. When any such interest becomes a matter of board action, such director shall not vote or use personal influence on the matter, and shall not be counted on the quorum for a meeting at which board action is taken on the interest. The director may, however, briefly state a position on the matter, and answer pertinent questions of board members. The minutes of all actions taken on such matters shall clearly reflect that these requirements have been met.”

“The board of directors is responsible for hiring the ceo and determining his/her compensation. This is addressed in the constitution and bylaws, and board job description. The only increase in that compensation during the last four years has been at the same percentage as increases given to all employees. Salary surveys for ceo's at comparable agencies in our region are available to the board. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

“The organization's governing documents are available to the public upon request in writing to the business office.”

“Consulting: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 183,328. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 183,328. Other professional services: program service expenses 4,094,716. Management and general expenses 286,087. Fundraising expenses 59,064. Total expenses 4,439,867.”

“Telephone: program service expenses 60,760. Management and general expenses 34,458. Fundraising expenses 1,198. Total expenses 96,416. Staff and board development: program service expenses 28,474. Management and general expenses 39,709. Fundraising expenses 6,447. Total expenses 74,630. Equipment purchases: program service expenses 31,775. Management and general expenses 29,164. Fundraising expenses 886. Total expenses 61,825. Equipment rentals: program service expenses 27,112. Management and general expenses 26,305. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 53,417. Membership dues: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 12,600. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,600.”

“Change in net assets of related entity 212,291.”

“The finance committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant which is the same process as in prior years.”