EPL Foundation
EPL Foundation is a private foundation, based in Columbia, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2024, it made $5K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $785.
EPL Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $18,452
- -20.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $785
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $5,397
- -98.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,445
- -97.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who EPL Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How EPL Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1200% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 533% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $260K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children Mending Hearts Burbank, CA | To support local art and service-learning programs to combat children bullying | $260,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,452 | $785 | $5,445 | — | — | $5,397 | $785 | $1,013 |
| 2023 | $23,112 | $178,469 | $265,053 | $260,000 | 1 | $265,053 | $3,469 | $4,798 |
| 2022 | $109,696 | $592 | $55,020 | $50,000 | 1 | $55,020 | $592 | $6,676 |
| 2021 | $164,124 | — | $35,020 | $30,000 | 1 | $35,020 | — | $8,980 |
| 2020 | $199,144 | — | $25,045 | $20,000 | 1 | — | — | $10,357 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, EPL Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
EPL Foundation is led by Elizabeth Paige Laurie, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Paige Laurie
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brent Karasiuk
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Laurie
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Laurie
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about EPL Foundation
How large is EPL Foundation?
EPL Foundation reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does EPL Foundation operate?
EPL Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is EPL Foundation's EIN?
EPL Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4768658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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