Epic Brains Inc
Epic Brains Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2019. In 2019, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Epic Brains Inc at a glance
In short: Epic Brains Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2019 (avg $10K), mostly in U.S. Virgin Islands. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $10,093
- Grants made (2019)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,093
- Median grant
- $10,093
- Primary geography
- U.S. Virgin Islands (100% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.
Who Epic Brains Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Community Foundation of the VI ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2019 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the VI Charlotte Amalie, VI | General Funds | $10,093 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $10,568 | $10,093 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Epic Brains Inc is led by Peter B. Zielke Sr., President on the 2019 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Peter B. Zielke Sr.
President
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
H. Jay Boyer
Director
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
David Thompson
Treasurer
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Gabriella L. Draney
Secretary
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Epic Brains Inc
How much does Epic Brains Inc give each year?
Epic Brains Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Epic Brains Inc?
Epic Brains Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX.
Where does Epic Brains Inc operate?
Epic Brains Inc has awarded grants in U.S. Virgin Islands.
What is Epic Brains Inc's EIN?
Epic Brains Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1597702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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