Epic Affect Inc
Epic Affect Inc is a private foundation based in Mulberry, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to recipients in Florida, Arkansas, and Georgia, including organizations working in disaster relief, education, family support, behavioral health, and youth activities.
Epic Affect Inc at a glance
In short: Epic Affect Inc gave $377K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Florida. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $377,280
- -46.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -65.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,152
- +54.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,350
- Total assets
- $444,617
- -25.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Epic Affect Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to contact the company directly and lists Steve Maxwell as the contact. The filing states that awards are to be made to individuals in need or their immediate families who live in communities surrounding the Highland Family of Companies, and that awards are to be used only for their intended purpose.
- Contact
Application contact: Steve Maxwell
Mailing address: 590 Nw 3Rd Street, Mulberry, FL 33860
Phone: (863) 425-5757
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Epic Affect Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CDF USA Foundation Inc ($225K). Together the top 10 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 155 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as 86% to recipients in Florida, 13% in Arkansas, and 1% in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Epic Affect Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $64K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $42K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $273K (2020) to $745K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $377K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CDF USA Foundation Inc Mulberry, FL | General Contribution | $225,467 |
| Medical Evacuation Disaster Intervention Corps Springdale, AR | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Sam's Club Tampa, FL | General Contribution | $42,463 |
| Warner University Lake Wales, FL | General Contribution | $33,000 |
| Cornerstone Campus Ministry Tampa, FL | General Contribution | $12,000 |
| West Central Florida FCA Lakeland, FL | General Contribution | $6,000 |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, GA | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Florida Strawberry Festival Plant City, FL | General Contribution | $1,350 |
| Polk County Youth Fair Bartow, FL | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| Jesus and Jam of Clinch County Homerville, GA | General Contribution | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $444,617 | $328,710 | $524,399 | $377,280 | 15 | $452,720 | — | $5,619 |
| 2023 | $596,812 | $98,170 | $848,758 | $698,777 | 43 | $774,768 | $72,715 | $23,253 |
| 2022 | $1,350,400 | $107,393 | $912,088 | $745,454 | 50 | $811,989 | $5,670 | $94,357 |
| 2021 | $2,157,354 | $488,879 | $779,442 | $581,355 | 21 | $610,240 | $417,640 | $123,043 |
| 2020 | $2,448,997 | $157,553 | $374,438 | $273,384 | 26 | — | $101,388 | $124,768 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Epic Affect Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of recipients. For example, Medical Evacuation Disaster Intervention Corps describes its mission as providing relief and aid to disaster-impacted areas. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Foundation says it advances education by supporting the college, its faculty, staff, and students. Other reported recipients include the Florida Strawberry Festival, Polk County Youth Fair, and Gracepoint Foundation. The missions described here are those of the recipient organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $377,280. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $225,467, with a median of $1,350.
The largest reported grants included $225,467 to CDF USA FOUNDATION INC; $50,000 to Medical Evacuation Disaster Intervention Corps; $42,463 to Sam’s Club; and $33,000 to Warner University. Other reported grants included $12,000 to Cornerstone Campus Ministry, $6,000 to West Central Florida FCA, $3,000 to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, and $1,350 to Florida Strawberry Festival.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven Maxwell as president, Beverly Maxwell as secretary, John Durham as treasurer, and Nancy Durham and Scott Maxwell as directors.
Epic Affect Inc is led by Steven Maxwell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Maxwell
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Maxwell
Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$93K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Nancy Durham
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Maxwell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Durham
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Megan Maxwell (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $117K, to Scott Maxwell (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Epic Affect Inc
How much does Epic Affect Inc give each year?
Epic Affect Inc gave $377K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $699K across 43 grants.
What is Epic Affect Inc's typical grant size?
Epic Affect Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,350, and its average grant was $25,152, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Epic Affect Inc that year got $64K on average.
Where does Epic Affect Inc give grants?
Epic Affect Inc gives mostly in Florida: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arkansas (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (3 grants) and Plant City, FL (2 grants).
Does Epic Affect Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Epic Affect Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Epic Affect Inc's largest grantees?
Epic Affect Inc's largest 2024 grantees include CDF USA Foundation Inc ($225,467), Medical Evacuation Disaster Intervention Corps ($50,000) and Sam's Club ($42,463), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Epic Affect Inc?
Epic Affect Inc reported $445K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $453K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Epic Affect Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of recipients. For example, Medical Evacuation Disaster Intervention Corps describes its mission as providing relief and aid to disaster-impacted areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Epic Affect Inc?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Epic Affect Inc's EIN?
Epic Affect Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1402469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Epic Affect Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/epic-affect-inc-morg_12db1ef37d8247bb86cfa1369200c4c0
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