2022-04-13T09:40:15-07:00 2021-05-31 Fontana CPAS 13007 W Linebaugh Ave Tampa FL 33626 990 2020-06-01 651027393 Environmental Protection In The Caribbean Incorporated ENVI 2396823518 411 Walnut Street Green Cove Springs FL 32043 Tabitha Stadler Executive Director 2396823518 2022-03-30 true Tabitha Stadler 000000000 Eric Fontana P01867525 7277999533 2022-03-30 3 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Tabitha Stadler 411 Walnut Street 6749 Green Cove Springs FL 32043 241157 false X epicislands.org X 2000 FL Protecting the Caribbean environment through research and community-based actions. 8 8 1 30 0 0 263285 241019 0 117 138 0 263402 241157 0 0 80298 75351 0 39742 176859 162832 257157 238183 6245 2974 307253 310915 10562 1715 296691 309200 Protecting the Caribbean environment through research and community-based actions. false false 54419 0 0 The Black-capped Petrel Program - The Black-capped Petrel is the rarest seabird in the Caribbean. This iconic bird nests in some of the last known ancient forests on Hispaniola. The intersection of human development and petrel nesting habitat has led to the rapid decline of the species population and has been a major call to action for EPIC to turn its focus to conserving this keystone bird. Over the last decade, EPIC has located new nesting areas, worked with communities to reduce human impacts on forests, removed introduced predators out of nest areas, and reduced threats to flying petrels through the removal of dangerous strike hazards. Additionally, we have increased the capacity of local organizations to direct their conservation efforts on protecting the petrel through training programs focusing on research, sustainable agriculture, youth education, and grant writing. Our research shows that Black-capped Petrel nesting populations have stabilized in locations where we work, a clear indication of the successful impact of our conservation efforts. This year, fundraising and administrative costs were a higher overall ratio of expenses than usual due to COVID-19 impacts, which curtailed some program implementation and expenses. 75812 0 0 The Grenadines Seabird Program is protecting the highly significant seabird breeding populations in the transboundary archipelago of Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, covering a total of 74 sites, including 3 sites of global significance and 18 significant to the Caribbean. Seabirds are experiencing worldwide populations declines estimated at 70% so addressing the impacts of poaching, plastic pollution and introduced predators is essential. This program focuses on research, monitoring, education, and conservation planning. A total of 70 citizen scientists are currently trained as members of the Grenadines Seabird Guardians, a group that monitors populations at remote, uninhabited islands. While coronavirus restrictions limited outreach this past year, the program has reached over 3,000 participants with demonstrated increases in knowledge, concern, and pride regarding seabirds. A successful remote waste-to-art contest raised awareness of the issue of pollution in marine habitats. The Grenadines Seabird Conservation Plan Working Group, comprised of local stakeholders, met virtually during the year to prioritize conservation actions for protecting these imperiled populations. This year, fundraising and administrative costs were a higher overall ratio of expenses than usual due to COVID-19 impacts, which curtailed some program implementation and expenses. 130231 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 4 0 true 1 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 true false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true false false false X Tabitha Stadler 2396823518 411 Walnut St 6749 Green Cove Springs FL 32043 X Adam Brown Chairman 20.00 X 0 0 0 Marc Grunberg Vice Chairman 0.50 X 0 0 0 Natalia Collier Director 20.00 X 0 0 0 Boris Fabres Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Amlak Tafari Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Mary Sikkel Director 0.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Sikkel Secretary 0.50 X 0 0 0 William Mackin Treasurer 0.50 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 241019 241019 138 0 138 241157 0 0 138 68757 0 41255 27502 6594 0 3956 2638 3398 0 3398 0 99203 93403 5000 800 2602 2489 113 0 2502 0 2502 0 11188 11188 0 0 1235 145 1090 0 1936 0 1936 0 Bank & Merchant Fees 261 0 261 0 Dues & Subscriptions 3436 2405 311 720 Phone 1404 0 1404 0 Postage/Delivery 2337 1811 526 0 33330 18790 6458 8082 238183 130231 68210 39742 124384 27907 182869 283008 307253 310915 828 1715 9534 200 0 10562 1715 X 296691 309200 296691 309200 307253 310915 2974 9535 X false false false X 0 117949 165485 209130 272819 241019 1006402 0 0 117949 165485 209130 272819 241019 1006402 52497 953905 29 35 54 117 138 373 0 0 1006775 0.94750 0.99970 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Damage Deposit 0 0 Central America 0 8 Program Services Caribbean region conservation 130231 0 8 0 8 130231 130231 false false false false false false Pt VI, Line 19 Documents available upon request. Pt VI, Line 11b When the Form 990 is completed by the CPA, it is reviewed by the Leadership Team which is comprised of the Executive Director, Board Chair and Board Emeritus Chair. It is also reviewed by the Board Treasurer. If any questions or changes arise, the Executive Director works with the CPA to make those changes and the form is reviewed once again. When the 990 has been reviewed and approved, the CPA is given the go-ahead by the Executive Director to file the final version of the form with the IRS. In addition, all members of the governing body are given a copy of the Form 990 prior to filing. Pt VI, Line 2 Mary Sikkel and Paul Sikkel are brother/sister. Adam Brown and Natalia Collier are husband/wife. Pt VI, Line 12c Annually each personnel member shall complete a disclosure form identifying any relationships, positions or circumstances in which s/he is involved that he or she believes could contribute to a Conflict of Interest. Such relationships, positions or circumstances might include service as a director of or consultant to another nonprofit organization, or ownership of a business that might provide goods or services to EPIC. Any such information regarding the business interests of personnel, or a Family Member thereof, shall be treated as confidential and shall generally be made available only to the Chair, the Executive Director, and any committee appointed to address Conflicts of Interest, except to the extent additional disclosure is necessary in connection with the implementation of this Policy. Other This year, fundraising and administrative costs were a higher overall ratio of expenses than usual due to COVID-19 impacts, which curtailed some program implementation and expenses. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Subcontractors 99203. 93403. 5000. 800. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Printing 1033. 0. 0. 1033. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Website Expense 11582. 0. 5990. 5592. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Project Supplies 18736. 18730. 6. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Miscellaneous Expenses 1979. 60. 462. 1457.