Epic Youth Education Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL EXCELLENCE THAT INSPIRE STUDENTS TO UNEARTH THEIR UNIQUE GIFTS IN ORDER TO BECOME EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS AND LEADERS.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 1.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 91%
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $193,156, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 75 out of 100.
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 58 out of 100.
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (3)
- $324,925 spent. Our day school program continues to offer students in grades 1-12 as fully accredited day school college preparatory programs. Socrates Prep adopts a philosophy founded on developing the whole childs social emotional and academic needs through inquiry and reflection. We approach teaching through a personalized learning path. This allows students to take ownership of their learning and engage in self-discovery and goal setting. Our greatest accomplishments are noted as students are reinvigorated and eager to follow their dreams and nurture their talents.
- $324,924 spent. Year to year we have noted the success of our program rate. 100% college enrollment,students have competitive Terra Nova and SAT, ACT scores. Integration of our StudentServices and Soft Skills Programs and focusing on Success post High School Graduation and Social/Emotional Development has proved essential to our Students Holistic Growth. These Programs are successful in helping our Students meet the Skills needed in Future Job Markets and in Developing Healthy Habits as they Grow into Adulthood. In 2024-2025 We are working on CIP items to continue to provide High Quality Education for our Students.
- $324,924 spent. Tutoring/Connection Program offers an after school tutoring program for all academic subjects. The program is open to Socrates students and students attending other schools or home schooled. Since we initiated this program in 2012 we have served hundreds of students with great success. Student progress has been noted at levels that helped our students in college selection and scholarships.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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