NonprofitsExceptional Persons Inc

Human Services

Exceptional Persons Inc

WATERLOO, IA

Total revenue

$23.5M

Total expenses

$22.7M

Net assets

$15.2M

Grants received

$4.2M

36 grants

EIN

420794846

Tax year

2023

Mission

Exceptional persons, inc. (epi) is dedicated to connecting people, creating opportunities, and nurturing growth. Our mission comes to life through four core service areas: community living, children & family services, employment services, and property management. With a reach across 23 counties, epi is committed to building vibrant, inclusive communities where individuals with diabilities can thrive.

Programs

3 programs

Children and family services - our children & family services provide essential resources and support for families through child care resource and referral (ccr&r). This program connects families to quality child care providers and offers training and support to child care providers. By strengthening families and the child care system, we are fostering brighter futures for children and communities alike. In 2024 alone, these services connected 321 families to quality child care, led nearly 1,300 trainings and served 863 providers.

Expenses: $4.7M

Employment services - epi's employment services connect individuals with disabilities to meaningful work opportunities. For instance, becky recently celebrated one year on the job at village inn, finding independence and community through her work. Across the cedar valley, 133 individuals are thriving in community employment, working an average of 16 hours per week and earning an average wage of 12.31 per hour. Meaningful employment transforms lives by fostering independence, financial stability, and personal growth.

Expenses: $581K

Property management - our property management ensures that individuals have safe, accessible housing where they can thrive. Epi currently provides housing for 337 individuals across 159 homes in the cedar valley. These homes offer more than just shelter; they provide a stable foundation for growth and community connection, helping individuals achieve their personal goals and live independently. Expenses 496,112 revenue 488,162 other programs expenses 467,646 revenue 435,324

Expenses: $964K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$5.2M
Program service revenue$17.3M
Investment income$686K
Other revenue$297K
Total revenue$23.5M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$17.3M
Fundraising$138K
Other expenses$5.4M
Total expenses$22.7M
Total assets$18.3M
Net assets$15.2M

People

17 listed

NameRoleCompensation

KATIE SLADE

EXECUTIVE DI

Board

$154K

50 hrs/wk

JAMES PERRY

CFO

Board

$148K

50 hrs/wk

DAN LEVI

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

JIM NYGREN

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

IRIS VERING

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

DODIE YOUNG

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

JORDAN ALBORN

PRESIDENT

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

GIA SHANNON

VICE PRESIDE

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

MIKE ISAACSON

TREASURER

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

KIM FETTKETHER

SECRETARY

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

STEVE LINDAMAN

PAST PRESIDE

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

JEFF HALVERSON

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

LARISSA DEEDS

EMPLOYEE

Staff

$136K

92 hrs/wk

FALIKU KAMARA

EMPLOYEE

Staff

$103K

87 hrs/wk

AMY KOLPEK

EMPLOYEE

Staff

$103K

78 hrs/wk

KOU MULBAH

EMPLOYEE

Staff

$101K

93 hrs/wk

JASON YAUNK

EMPLOYEE

Staff

$101K

85 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 36 of 36

FromAmountPurposeYear
$2.2M
FURTHER EPI PURPOSE
2024
$109K
SCHOLARSHIP/DEVELOPMENT
2024
$21K
CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL OF NORTHEAST IOWA
2024
$118K
SCHOLARSHIP/DEVELOPMENT
2023
$34K
FURTHER EPI PURPOSE
2023
$15K
OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$10K
SUPPORT SERVICES
2023
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$10K
SUPPORT SERVICES
2023
$100K
REMOTE MONITORING - SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY PROJECT
2022
$89K
SCHOLARSHIP/DEVELOPMENT
2022
$50K
FURTHER EPI PURPOSE
2022
$30K
PROGRAMMATIC AND OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$22K
General Fund
2022
$11K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$93K
SCHOLARSHIP/DEVELOPMENT
2021
$15K
OPERATING SUPPORT
2021
$13K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$13K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$8K
SUPPORT SERVICES
2021
$1K
SUPPORT THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM
2021
$1K
Unrestricted
2021
$412K
FURTHER EPI PURPOSE
2020
$74K
SCHOLARSHIP/DEVELOPMENT
2020
$25K
GRANT TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR COVID RELIEF
2020
$13K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$239K
FURTHER EPI PURPOSE
2019
$89K
SCHOLARSHIP/DEVELOPMENT
2019
$12K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$275K
FURTHER EPI PURPOSE
2018
$15K
GRANT FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAM SUPPORT
2018
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$3K
GRANT FOR SPECIFIF PROGRAM SUPPORT.
2018
$10K
GRANT FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAM SUPPORT
2017
$10K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017

Funded by

$4.2M from 12 funders · 36 grants · 2017–2024

Exceptional Persons Foundation

$3.2M · 6 grants · 2018–2024

Building Direction For Families Inc

$572K · 6 grants · 2019–2024

Black Hawk County Gaming Association

$100K · 1 grant · 2022

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$91K · 8 grants · 2017–2023

Otto Schoitz Foundation

$85K · 5 grants · 2017–2023

Cedar Falls Community Foundation

$49K · 4 grants · 2021–2024

National Disability Institute Inc

$25K · 1 grant · 2020

Duroe Family Foundation

$22K · 1 grant · 2022

Details

EIN420794846
NTEE codeP820
Subsection03
Ruling date1958-05
Formed1957
Employees393
Volunteers22
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