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Executives Partnering to Invest in Children

EIN 47-3951585 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY'S NONPARTISAN VOICE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD, EPIC LEADS EFFORTS TO BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE AND ADVANCE POLICIES THAT SUPPORT THE WORKFORCE OF TODAY WHILE DEVELOPING THE WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
9
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$208,618, president & ceo

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 313% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 21 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $1.8 million spent. FAMILY FRIENDLY BUSINESS PRACTICES: EPIC LEADS A STRONG COALITION OF STATE AND LOCAL PARTNERS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROMOTE FAMILY-FRIENDLY WORKPLACES. PARTICIPATING IN EPIC FAMILY-FRIENDLY INITIATIVES SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF HAPPIER, HEALTHIER EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MORE DEDICATED, LOYAL AND PRODUCTIVE. EPIC FAMILY-FRIENDLY INITIATIVES ARE SUPPORTED BY AN EMPLOYER WORKPLACE TOOL-KIT AND INCLUDES NEEDS ASSESSMENT, FEASIBILITY, AND PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES THAT ENABLE EMPLOYERS TO IMPLEMENT WORKPLACE POLICIES AND BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT WORKING PARENTS.
  2. $122,252 spent. BUILDING UP: EPIC HAS DEVELOPED THE BUILDING UP INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT A CRITICAL CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE NEED IN COLORADO. BUILDING UP WILL ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF EPIC TO SUPPORT THE GENERATION OF IDEAS, PROTOTYPING SOLUTIONS, AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN ADDITION TO ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR STATE AND LOCAL EFFORTS. EPIC WILL SUPPORT PROJECTS FROM THE CONCEPT STAGE THROUGH THE POINT WHEN THE CHILD CARE BUSINESS IS READY TO OPERATE WITH DATA-INFORMED DECISIONS. BUILDING UP WILL INCREASE AFFORDABILITY & AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY CHILD CARE FOR FAMILIES OF COLORADO. IMPROVE SUSTAINABILITY FOR CHILD CARE OWNERS TO MAINTAIN BUSINESS FACILITY/HOME. IMPROVE BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE CHILD CARE BUSINESS OWNERS. INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR WORKFORCE.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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