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.
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.
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
Financials
FY 2023
Revenue
Expenses
People
17 listed
KATIE SLADE
EXECUTIVE DI
$154K
50 hrs/wk
JAMES PERRY
CFO
$148K
50 hrs/wk
DAN LEVI
DIRECTOR
—
0.5 hrs/wk
JIM NYGREN
DIRECTOR
—
0.5 hrs/wk
IRIS VERING
DIRECTOR
—
0.5 hrs/wk
DODIE YOUNG
DIRECTOR
—
0.5 hrs/wk
JORDAN ALBORN
PRESIDENT
—
0.5 hrs/wk
GIA SHANNON
VICE PRESIDE
—
0.5 hrs/wk
MIKE ISAACSON
TREASURER
—
0.5 hrs/wk
KIM FETTKETHER
SECRETARY
—
0.5 hrs/wk
STEVE LINDAMAN
PAST PRESIDE
—
0.5 hrs/wk
JEFF HALVERSON
DIRECTOR
—
0.5 hrs/wk
LARISSA DEEDS
EMPLOYEE
$136K
92 hrs/wk
FALIKU KAMARA
EMPLOYEE
$103K
87 hrs/wk
AMY KOLPEK
EMPLOYEE
$103K
78 hrs/wk
KOU MULBAH
EMPLOYEE
$101K
93 hrs/wk
JASON YAUNK
EMPLOYEE
$101K
85 hrs/wk
Grants received
Showing 36 of 36
Funded by
$4.2M from 12 funders · 36 grants · 2017–2024
$3.2M · 6 grants · 2018–2024
$572K · 6 grants · 2019–2024
$100K · 1 grant · 2022
$91K · 8 grants · 2017–2023
$85K · 5 grants · 2017–2023
$49K · 4 grants · 2021–2024
$25K · 1 grant · 2020
$22K · 1 grant · 2022