Easterseals
Meets Standards

Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Easterseals meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to empower people to live independent, full lives through life-changing disability and community services."
Year, State Incorporated:
1938, OH
Also Known As:
Easter Seals
Easterseals aims to enhance quality of life and expand local access to mobility and transportation, health care, education, and employment opportunities. Through its network of 70 affiliates, the organization provides services and on-the-ground support to people -- from early childhood programs for the first five years, to autism services, medical rehabilitation and employment programs, veterans' services and more. Easterseals' public education, policy, and advocacy initiatives strive to shape perceptions and address the needs of Americans living with disabilities. Some ($4,672,000 or 8%) of Easterseals' program activities are carried out in conjunction with fundraising appeals.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Easterseals's program expenses were:
Program development for affiliates | $26,697,500 |
Professional education and training for affiliates | $3,314,900 |
Fundraising and management advisory for affiliates | $4,244,500 |
Public health education | $14,714,700 |
Advocacy for persons with disabilities and research | $9,152,000 |
Total Program Expenses | $58,123,600 |
Chief Executive
Kendra E. Davenport, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$514,187
Chair of the Board
Genevieve M. Winter
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired Energy Sector Professional and Community Leader
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
51
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation
Easterseals incurred joint costs of $13,399,000 for informational activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs, $8,727,000 was allocated to fundraising expenses and $4,672,000 was allocated to program expenses.
Fundraising costs were 20% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $65,010,400, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Easterseals's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
Change in value of beneficial interest in trusts | $334,000 |
Miscellaneous revenue | $933,900 |
Investment gain, net | $2,947,900 |
Membership fees from affiliates | $4,942,400 |
In-kind contributions | $17,190,100 |
Contributions | $22,356,800 |
Government grants | $25,463,500 |
Total Income | $74,168,600 |
Programs: 78% Fundraising: 17% Administrative: 5%
Total Income | $74,168,600 |
Total expenses: | $74,503,300 |
Program expenses | $58,123,600 |
Fundraising expenses | $12,992,000 |
Administrative expenses | $3,387,700 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Income in Excess of Expenses | $-334,700 |
Beginning Net Assets | $26,211,500 |
Other Changes In Net Assets | $477,000 |
Ending Net Assets | $26,353,800 |
Total Liabilities | $15,382,500 |
Total Assets | $41,736,300 |
Note 1: According to Easterseals' 2023 consolidated audited financial statements, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $17,190,100 in the form of public service announcements ($16,854,100) and professional lobbying services ($336,000).
Note 2: In the financial section above, "other changes in net assets" refers to pension liability adjustments other than net periodic benefit cost ($1,699,400) and net periodic pension benefit cost (-$1,222,400).
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