Easter Seals Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
68% goes to programs $26 to raise $100
Easter Seals Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1944, with $57,964,200 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 68% of spending to programs.
141 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1400a, Chicago, IL, 60604 EIN 36-2171729 Since 1944
Revenue (FY2024)
$58.0M
▲ 8.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$58.5M
Net assets
$28.6M
Employees
54
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating68% to programs · $26 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 Inc: 68% to programs · $26 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -1% 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 Inc: 6 mo reserves · -1% 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 Inc: 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 Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Empowering people through essential disability and community services so they can thrive.
What they do
Public health education: creating a public awareness about individuals living with disabilities and the issues they face through multi-media public education campaigns, community advocacy, and by providing up-to-date resources about disabilities, disability awareness, opportunities, universal design, and other relevant topics. the primary focus is on young children, older adults, people living with autism, and military service members and veterans with disabilities.
Fundraising advisory: training and consultation with easterseals' affiliates to strengthen their relationships with donors and make the general public aware of the needs of children and adults with disabilities and their families.
Other program services - professional education and training: activities to improve the knowledge, skills, and critical judgment of affiliate staff, volunteers, caregivers, and other health and education professionals.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $82.2M (FY2013) to $58.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $12.2MNet assets $28.6M
Operating margin
-0.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$40.9M
Total liabilities
$12.2M
Net assets
$28.6M
Salaries & benefits
$8.2M
14% of expenses
Board members
17
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,964,200▲8.9% | $58,481,617▼0.2% | $28,620,400▲8.6% | $40,858,900▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $53,207,200▼10.0% | $58,611,700▼0.7% | $26,353,800▲0.5% | $41,736,300▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $59,142,100▼6.8% | $59,018,514▲2.3% | $26,211,500▼9.4% | $43,754,300▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $63,436,744▼12.3% | $57,671,016▲11.6% | $28,928,167▲45.3% | $42,430,356▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $72,314,443▲24.8% | $51,699,440▼8.1% | $19,905,177▲1533% | $37,526,374▲91.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $57,965,444▼6.4% | $56,241,076▼8.2% | -$1,388,868▲72.6% | $19,588,810▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $61,919,088▼3.9% | $61,271,328▼2.9% | -$5,060,650▲7.6% | $19,243,267▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $64,427,698▲0.3% | $63,109,691▼1.8% | -$5,474,552▼2089% | $18,613,230▼25.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $64,262,417▼8.0% | $64,281,242▼7.0% | -$250,077▼138% | $24,914,558▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $69,873,077▼4.3% | $69,142,369▼4.4% | $657,820▼74.5% | $26,045,148▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $73,007,329▼11.2% | $72,321,306▼11.1% | $2,580,480▼68.6% | $22,958,746▼32.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $82,182,422 | $81,367,894▼2.2% | $8,226,540▲264% | $34,184,470▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $83,212,549▼2.9% | $2,257,070▲8.2% | $29,201,174▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $85,739,300▼8.3% | $2,085,200▼62.5% | $26,377,600▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $93,452,900 | $5,553,500 | $24,395,300 | 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: Kendra Davenport — $525,736 (0.90% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendra Davenport | President & Ceo | 50 | $525,736 |
| Mark Hechinger | Cao & Counsel | 50 | $281,195 |
| Glenda Oakley | Cfo | 50 | $249,878 |
| Sharon L Watson | Svp, Communications & Corporate Relations | 50 | $214,383 |
| Marcy Traxler | Svp, Network Advancement | 50 | $213,169 |
| Dana Bunke | Svp, Direct Response & Integrated Fundraising | 50 | $206,021 |
| Thomas C Davies | Vp, Information Technology | 50 | $177,217 |
| Judy Shanley | Avp, Education & Youth Transition | 50 | $171,218 |
| Crystal Odom-mckinney | National Director, Scsep | 50 | $154,302 |
| Meredith Mansfield | Avp, Data and Information | 50 | $152,266 |
| Katherine Wallace | Vp Brand Marketing | 50 | $150,201 |
| Catherine Alicia Georges | Immediate Past Chair | 3 | — |
| Craig Erlich | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Erhardt Preitauer | First Vice Chair | 3 | — |
| Genevieve Winter | Board Chair | 3 | — |
| Glenn Henderson | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Greg Sexton | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Joan Rockey | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Joe Kern | Board Member - Part Year | 3 | — |
| John Pfeiffer | Board Member - Part Year | 3 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Eaglecom Inc | Drtv Production & Consulting | $3,587,864 |
| Rr Donnelley | Printing/productions | $2,995,871 |
| Production Solutions Inc | Printing/productions | $2,947,472 |
| Blackbaud | Donor Management System | $1,505,905 |
| Personal Fundraising Services LLC | Fundraising/canvassing | $1,104,338 |
Grants received · $16.2M total
52 grants to Easter Seals Inc totaling $16.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $23.9M in FY2024
59 grants totaling $23.9M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Easter Seals Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Foundation | Disability services | $5,178,396 |
| Easter Seals Oregon | Disability services | $5,165,849 |
| Easter Seals New Jersey Inc | Disability services | $3,937,371 |
| Easterseals-goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain Inc | Disability services | $3,203,102 |
| Easter Seals Alabama Inc | Disability services | $1,867,163 |
| Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley | Disability services | $1,050,883 |
| Easter Seals Serving Dc-md-va Inc | Disability services | $391,258 |
| Crossroads Rehabilitation Center Inc | Disability services | $210,250 |
| Easter Seals Southern California Inc | Disability services | $187,437 |
| Easter Seals Joliet Region Inc | Disability services | $185,077 |
| Easter Seals of Greater Houston Inc | Disability services | $139,640 |
| Easter Seals Florida Inc | Disability services | $138,157 |
| Easter Seals Ucp North Carolina & Virginia Inc | Disability services | $131,661 |
| Easterseals New York | Disability services | $115,590 |
| Easter Seals Colorado | Disability services | $113,490 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Easter Seals Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Easter Seals Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2171729, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Easter Seals Inc's EIN?
- Easter Seals Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2171729.
- How much revenue does Easter Seals Inc report?
- Easter Seals Inc reported $57,964,200 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Easter Seals Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Easter Seals Inc spends about 68% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Easter Seals Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Easter Seals Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Easter Seals Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Easter Seals Inc's latest Form 990 is $525,736, paid to Kendra Davenport (President & Ceo).
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Data for Easter Seals Inc (EIN 36-2171729) 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.