2026-03-05T14:22:25-08:00 2025-05-31 593635567 Fontana CPAS 13007 W Linebaugh Ave Tampa FL 33626 990 2024-06-01 651027393 Environmental Protection In The Caribbean Incorporated ENVI 2396823518 411 Walnut Street Green Cove Springs FL 32043 Tabitha Stadler Executive Director 2396823518 2026-01-27 true true Eric Fontana P01867525 7277999533 2026-01-27 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Tabitha Stadler 411 Walnut Street 6749 Green Cove Springs FL 32043 1002628 false X epicislands.org X 2000 FL Protecting the Caribbean environment through research and community-based actions. 8 8 1 90 0 0 321024 1000378 0 64 2250 0 321088 1002628 0 0 82141 85534 0 33321 252584 180159 334725 265693 -13637 736935 286040 945192 2885 1722 283155 943470 X Protecting the Caribbean environment through research and community-based actions. false false 27060 0 0 The Black-capped Petrel Program - The Black-capped Petrel is one of the rarest seabirds in the Caribbean. This iconic seabird nests in some of the last known ancient forests on Hispaniola as well as potentially on Dominica in the Lesser Antilles. Since 2012, EPIC has tracked populations of this species throughout the Caribbean, located new nesting areas, worked with communities to reduce human impacts on forests through sustainable farming and youth education, removed introduced predators out of nest areas, and reduced threats to flying petrels through the removal of dangerous strike hazards. In addition, these efforts have substantially increased the capacity of local organizations to protect this species. Another focus of EPICs conservation of the petrel has been to reduce poverty in human communities near petrels and their nesting areas which has improved local food security and reduced pressures. EPIC 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 program. 93678 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 seabird nesting 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, habitat degradation, and introduced predators is essential. This program focuses on research, monitoring, education, and conservation planning and action, such as habitat improvement. 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. In addition, EPIC is conducting island habitat restoration on Battowia and the Pillories along with community outreach and youth education. 41173 0 0 US Virgin Islands Education and Waste Reduction Programs EPIC and partners completed the Water Smart Schools VI grant-funded program this year, which provided hands-on science education to ~5,500 students and 150 teachers across eight public schools in St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. Through hands-on learning, school audits, community outreach, and other measures, the initiative fostered a new generation of water stewards, significantly expanded the impact of the Eco-Schools program in the territory, reduced waste, and improved health conditions. Key components were the distribution of 3,000 reusable water bottles, the installation of four water bottle filling stations, and the upkeep of several others, which together diverted an estimated 35,477 single-use plastic bottles from the landfillnearly a ton of waste. A second project that was started this year focused on pollution prevention through working with the VI Clean Coasts program and is aimed at food service providers. By offering technical assistance and seed funding, the project is helping businesses to switch from single-use disposable items to reusable items, in order to reduce pollution and the health exposures associated with plastics. 501 0 0 Through its locally led affiliate, the EPIC Sint Maarten Foundation, EPIC addressed pollution and waste reduction via the Precious Plastics program, which recycles plastic waste into usable products while educating the public on waste reduction and reuse practices. Sustainability efforts were further advanced through the promotion of the international Blue Flag and Green Key eco-labels, awarded to businesses that meet rigorous environmental standards. Regular community litter cleanups engaged volunteers in active environmental stewardship. Additionally, EPIC implemented a conservation program focused on protecting native bat species, as well as a seabird conservation initiative, further strengthening biodiversity protection efforts on the island during the reporting period. 501 0 0 162412 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false 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 9.00 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 Yvan Satge Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Paul Sikkel Secretary 0.50 X 0 0 0 William Mackin Treasurer 0.50 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 1000378 1000378 2250 0 2250 1002628 0 0 2250 70235 12142 44167 13926 9926 575 7013 2338 5373 0 4030 1343 1200 0 1200 0 100037 78933 6405 14699 188 156 16 16 375 0 375 0 6050 6050 0 0 12721 12210 511 0 291 0 291 0 3291 2172 1119 0 Bank & Merchant Fees 178 39 139 0 Dues & Subscriptions 2112 240 1272 600 Phone 1863 0 1863 0 Postage/Delivery 1351 1151 200 0 50502 48744 1359 399 265693 162412 69960 33321 110982 101884 175058 843308 286040 945192 2885 1722 2885 1722 X 283155 943470 283155 943470 286040 945192 736935 -76620 X false false false X 0 241019 190893 281504 321024 1000378 2034818 0 0 241019 190893 281504 321024 1000378 2034818 164249 1870569 138 104 87 64 2250 2643 0 100 100 2037561 0.91800 0.86460 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Miscellaneous 2021: 100. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Central America 0 16 Program Services Caribbean region conservation 162412 0 16 0 16 162412 162412 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 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. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Through its locally led affiliate, the EPIC Sint Maarten Foundation, EPIC addressed pollution and waste reduction via the Precious Plastics program, which recycles plastic waste into usable 501. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Independent Contractors 100037. 78933. 6405. 14699. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Website Expense 698. 0. 698. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Project Supplies 16190. 16190. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Conservation Services 15488. 15488. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Equipment 16539. 16539. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Miscellaneous Expense 1587. 527. 661. 399.