Easter Seals Arkansas
90% goes to programs $5 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Easter Seals Arkansas is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas, registered in 1946, with $64,855,946 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
3920 Woodland Heights Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72212 EIN 71-0123680 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$64.9M
▲ 51.3% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$55.7M
Net assets
$28.0M
Employees
1,359
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating90% to programs · $5 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Easter Seals Arkansas: 90% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +14% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Easter Seals Arkansas: 6 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Easter Seals Arkansas: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Easter Seals Arkansas: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide care and assistance to persons with disabilities.
What they do
Children's residential services - icf/rehabilitative and habilitative services for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. services provided to 51 children.
Adult services - habilitation (addt), employment (hire) and transition (sets and acce) services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, services provided to 573 adults.
Outpatient therapy - physical, occupational, and speech therapy services provided to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the preschool, outpatient, and high risk infant monitoring programs. services provided to approximately 507 children and adults.
Contact & location
- Address
- 3920 Woodland Heights Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72212
- City
- Little Rock
- State
- Arkansas
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Rehabilitative Care
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $21.6M (FY2013) to $64.9M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8.2MNet assets $28.0M
Operating margin
14.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$36.2M
Total liabilities
$8.2M
Net assets
$28.0M
Salaries & benefits
$45.6M
82% of expenses
Board members
24
24 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,855,946▲51.3% | $55,736,089▲28.6% | $27,963,334▲48.8% | $36,182,256▲43.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $42,867,101▲26.3% | $43,347,092▲24.6% | $18,789,953▼2.4% | $25,215,305▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $33,940,568▲3.6% | $34,800,088▲15.2% | $19,259,946▼4.3% | $25,683,941▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $32,772,880▲31.1% | $30,200,937▲23.3% | $20,115,234▲14.8% | $27,168,157▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $24,999,383▲7.1% | $24,495,928▲4.6% | $17,529,008▲3.2% | $23,732,566▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $23,338,661▼5.2% | $23,409,877▲0.7% | $16,981,286▼0.5% | $22,764,507▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $24,629,270▲11.2% | $23,236,604▲8.1% | $17,070,515▲15.8% | $22,632,836▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $22,152,478▲1.0% | $21,494,235▲1.5% | $14,747,629▲4.7% | $20,992,149▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $21,931,814▲1.6% | $21,186,829▼1.3% | $14,087,874▲5.6% | $21,345,395▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $21,582,482 | $21,457,699▲0.9% | $13,340,544▲0.9% | $20,487,317▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $21,587,768 | $21,275,790▲2.9% | $13,223,946▲2.5% | $21,380,771 | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $20,684,567▲5.8% | $12,899,334▲4.0% | $21,375,715▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $19,557,889▲3.0% | $12,406,075▲41.3% | $21,770,290▲52.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $18,996,051▲3.8% | $8,782,259▲4.8% | $14,254,662▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $18,307,829 | $8,380,233 | $14,020,775 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Ronald Ekstrand — $224,785 (0.40% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Ekstrand | President/ceo | 40 | $224,785 |
| David Ivers | Vice President General Cou | 40 | $191,112 |
| Stephanie Smith | Coo/cpo | 40 | $173,367 |
| Mollie Hill | Director of Nursing | 40 | $138,379 |
| Suzie Baker | Vice President of Educatio | 40 | $123,391 |
| Brad Hagan | Vice President of Adult Se | 40 | $119,087 |
| Monic Isom | Vice President of Human Re | 40 | $118,083 |
| Mac Bell | Vice President of Developm | 40 | $116,559 |
| Allie Barker | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Angela Harrison-king | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Ashlie Hilbun | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Ben Ridings | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Chris Johnson | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Dr James Hunt | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| George Cole | Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Gus M Vratsinas | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Jad Malek | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Jay Heflin | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Jay Taylor | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Joey Lambert | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey Construction & Consulting | Construction/ Consulting Services For Ne | $1,108,720 |
| Ar Healthcare Personnel | Temporary Staffing | $763,236 |
| Witsell Evans Rasco | Architect/ Planning For New Academy Buil | $501,422 |
| Washtenaw Investments LLC DBA Sp Environ | Janitorial/housekeeping | $485,645 |
| Prime Time Healthcare LLC | Temporary Staffing | $403,998 |
Grants received · $1.4M total
58 grants to Easter Seals Arkansas totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Seals Inc | Disability services | 2024 | $105,793 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support the easter seals arkansas 2025 arkansan of the year event honoring arkansas governor sarah huckabee sanders | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Easter Seals Inc | Disability services | 2023 | $277,189 |
| Caresource | General support | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Easter Seals Inc | Disability services | 2022 | $211,515 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | General operational support | 2022 | $70,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $55,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Easter Seals Inc | Disability services | 2021 | $78,691 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2021 | $5,001 |
| Easter Seals Inc | Disability services | 2020 | $24,571 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2020 | $15,000 |
| St Vincent Infirmary Medical Center | Sponsorship | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2019 | $35,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Easter Seals Arkansas a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Easter Seals Arkansas is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 71-0123680, based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Easter Seals Arkansas's EIN?
- Easter Seals Arkansas's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 71-0123680.
- How much revenue does Easter Seals Arkansas report?
- Easter Seals Arkansas reported $64,855,946 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Easter Seals Arkansas's spending goes to programs?
- Easter Seals Arkansas spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Easter Seals Arkansas have?
- CharityIndex grades Easter Seals Arkansas A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Easter Seals Arkansas's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Easter Seals Arkansas's latest Form 990 is $224,785, paid to Ronald Ekstrand (President/ceo).
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Data for Easter Seals Arkansas (EIN 71-0123680) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.