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Epic Long Island Inc

EIN 11-1821135 · East Meadow, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENRICH PEOPLES LIVES THROUGH A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES, & AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE.

Income
$38.8 million
Spending
$35.6 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
1,047
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$275,697, president/ceo (as of 02/24)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $21.0 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS: OUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPERVISED GROUP LIVING FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, OFFERING 24-HOUR CARE IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. EACH INDIVIDUAL WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH THEIR ADVOCATES TO DEVELOP A PERSONALIZED LIFE PLAN THAT REFLECTS THEIR UNIQUE GOALS, VALUES, AND PREFERENCES. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED USING A PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH, EMPHASIZING INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, AND MEANINGFUL INCLUSION IN THE COMMUNITY. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)AS PART OF THE NEW YORK STATE OPWDD INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (IRA) FRAMEWORK, OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION SERVICES DESIGNED TO FOSTER DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND AUTONOMY. WE ALSO OFFER RESPITE CARE, BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT - INCLUDING ABA-BASED INTERVENTIONS WHEN APPROPRIATE-AND ENSURE FULL COMPLIANCE WITH OPWDD STANDARDS TO MAINTAIN HIGH-QUALITY CARE. IN 2024, WE PROUDLY SERVED APPROXIMATELY 138 ADULTS.
  2. $5.9 million spent. CLINIC: OUR SPECIALTY CLINIC IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF HABILITATIVE CLINICAL SERVICES IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE SETTING. WE OFFER PSYCHIATRIC AND SOCIAL WORK EVALUATIONS, AS WELL AS PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY TO SUPPORT FUNCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE NEUROLOGICAL AND NUTRITIONAL CARE TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. IN 2024, WE SERVED APPROXIMATELY 2,190 INDIVIDUALS, HELPING THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES NAVIGATE CHALLENGES RELATED TO EPILEPSY AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. OUR SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, IMPROVE DAILY FUNCTIONING, AND SUPPORT OVERALL HEALTH. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)TO FURTHER ASSIST OUR COMMUNITY, WE OFFER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS, PROFESSIONALS, CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS-INCLUDING DEDICATED GROUPS FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING INDIVIDUALS AND YOUTH-FOSTERING CONNECTION, EDUCATION, AND EMPOWERMENT.
  3. $4.8 million spent. DAY PROGRAMS: EPIC OPERATES A PERSON-CENTERED DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT ADULTS AGED 21 AND OLDER WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON FOSTERING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, ENHANCING SOCIAL INTERACTIONS, AND PROMOTING COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES, PARTICIPANTS ARE EMPOWERED TO BUILD MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS. IN 2024, EPIC PROVIDED DAY HABILITATION SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 169 INDIVIDUALS, HELPING THEM ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE.
  4. $330,592 spent. THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS COMPOSED OF COMMUNITY HABILITATION. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND PROVIDES ONE-TO-ONE TRAINING TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO DEVELOP OR ENHANCE THE SKILLS NEEDED TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR HOMES OR IN THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1957.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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