EXPENSES
We operate as a lean organization, with 82% of every dollar covering direct program expenses. All of our expenses,
including core mission support, are essential to producing robust, life-changing programs.
Belize
11%
Pacuare
16%
Hawaii
2%
Costa Rica
18%
Expenses by
Program
Yellowstone
16%
Mexico
14%
Galapagos
23%
We group our expenses into three main categories:
• Direct Program Expenses: The size of each program budget is determined by a variety of factors, including number
of participants, activities, and length of courses
• Core Mission Administrative Support: Includes Finance, HR, Systems, and Board Oversight
• Core Mission Fundraising Support: Allowed 83% of our participants to be under-served students
The growth and effectiveness of our work depends on a solid core. Investing in these
core support services is prudent and essential for long-term success.
82%
of EPI SPending is directed to
education and Conservation
Direct Expenses:
Program Operations
82%
Core Mission Support:
Administration
13%
Core Mission Support:
Fundraising
5%
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