Epic Experience is located in Arvada, CO. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Epic Experience employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Epic Experience is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Epic Experience generated $622.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $678.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.3% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EPIC EXPERIENCES MISSION IS TO EMPOWER ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS TO LIVE BEYOND CANCER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EPIC EXPERIENCE OFFERS PROGRAMS TO EMPOWER ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS TO LIVE BEYOND CANCER. OUR PRIMARY PROGRAM IS A WEEK-LONG CAMP IN THE COLORADO ROCKIES, WHERE WE HOST SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS FROM ACROSS THE U.S., AGES 18 AND OLDER. WE ALSO OFFER THREE ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS: REGIONAL ONE-DAY ADVENTURE PROGRAMS HELD NATIONWIDE, OUR CAMPFIRES OF HOPE PODCAST, WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SHARES PATIENT STORIES, AND THRIVEVR, A CUSTOM VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE DESIGNED TO EMPOWER PATIENTS DURING TREATMENT. IN THE PAST YEAR, EPIC EXPERIENCE HAS HOSTED SEVEN CAMPS, 12 REGIONAL DAYS, AND RECORDED OVER 15 PODCAST EPISODES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Colin Ferro Exec Director | Officer | 40 | $85,000 |
Ron Bye Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Michael Ferro Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
David Thomas Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Amanda Blackburn Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Cory Sly Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $202,113 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $505,340 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $61,600 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $707,453 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $386 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $181 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$85,557 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $622,463 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $199,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,612 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,726 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,373 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $69 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $83 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,247 |
| Office expenses | $9,546 |
| Information technology | $22,985 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,680 |
| Travel | $876 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,275 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,769 |
| All other expenses | $2,487 |
| Total functional expenses | $678,157 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $79,833 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $54,200 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $54,195 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,393 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $198,621 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,319 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $54,200 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $26,984 |
| Total liabilities | $93,503 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $105,118 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $198,621 |