Easter Seals Midwest
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
86% goes to programs $24 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Easter Seals Midwest is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1971, with $118,986,600 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
11933 Westline Ind Dr, Saint Louis, MO, 63146 EIN 43-0979927 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$119.0M
▲ 12.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$108.2M
Net assets
$89.2M
Employees
2,197
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $24 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 Midwest: 86% to programs · $24 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +9% 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 Midwest: 10 mo reserves · +9% 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 Midwest: 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 Midwest: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To assist individuals with developmental disabilities living in our community.
What they do
The autism services division works with individuals with autism, as well as their families, to help them develop communication, social skills, and behavior modification. autism services customizes its services to meet each individual's and family's need for support.
Employment services develops employment opportunities for individuals in the community, locates paying positions, and provides on-the-job support. jobs are carefully matched to meet each individual's work preferences, skills and support needs.
The home visiting program works with families who have children with and without disabilities 3 years of age and under, to help link them to additional resources in the community, to help build their knowledge and skill base in regards to parenting, and to model appropriate parenting skills. trained parent educators visit the homes of eligible families and offer a variety of services, which include but are not limited to: group training sessions targeted at various topics dealing with child development, creating healthy families, and networking opportunities for the families; and resources for children in the home, including books, developmentally appropriate toys for their child, and incentives which may include certificates that they may use to purchase items for their children such as toys, books, safety items, safe cribs, etc.
Contact & location
- Address
- 11933 Westline Ind Dr, Saint Louis, MO, 63146
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $47.3M (FY2014) to $119.0M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $22.3MNet assets $89.2M
Operating margin
9.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$111.5M
Total liabilities
$22.3M
Net assets
$89.2M
Salaries & benefits
$94.6M
87% of expenses
Board members
22
22 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $118,986,600▲12.8% | $108,191,906▲14.6% | $89,153,656▲19.3% | $111,483,868▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $105,523,744▲16.2% | $94,447,515▲15.7% | $74,713,787▲24.3% | $94,987,391▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $90,791,014▲3.8% | $81,661,260▲12.6% | $60,109,106▲23.4% | $76,047,991▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $87,505,864▼3.1% | $72,516,825▲8.7% | $48,703,715▲20.6% | $59,591,564▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $90,267,693▲24.0% | $66,691,606▼4.8% | $40,399,002▲197% | $61,270,260▲159% | 990 |
| 2019 | $72,795,380▲3.8% | $70,061,606▼1.6% | $13,589,374▲21.6% | $23,701,863▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $70,160,219▲6.2% | $71,189,867▲8.2% | $11,179,660▼7.4% | $25,567,689▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $66,091,784▲7.2% | $65,779,144▲7.9% | $12,076,840▲6.3% | $21,655,656▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $61,662,149▲20.2% | $60,957,782▲18.4% | $11,358,221▲13.8% | $18,776,960▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $51,283,672▲8.4% | $51,479,909▲10.2% | $9,977,767▼3.2% | $15,944,449▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $47,308,708 | $46,704,430▲219% | $10,309,416▲2311% | $15,844,423▲344% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $14,627,550▲1.1% | $427,596▲11.6% | $3,570,680▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $14,470,530▼3.7% | $383,020▲46.2% | $3,926,989▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $15,029,001 | $262,042 | $4,125,039 | 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: Wendy Sullivan — $399,497 (0.37% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Sullivan | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $399,497 |
| Theodore Chapman | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $241,575 |
| Laurel Taylor | Chief Human Resources Officer | 40 | $237,778 |
| Jean Marshall | President | 40 | $237,735 |
| Jeffrey Arledge | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $235,139 |
| Thomas Barry | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $215,877 |
| Timothy Meehling | Vp Information Technology | 40 | $181,008 |
| Shawn Aller | It Director | 40 | $157,666 |
| Amanda Bartosch | Administration & Finance Vp | 40 | $152,067 |
| Lucas Evans | Vp Clinical Services | 40 | $150,055 |
| Lindsey Henderson | Vp Human Resources | 40 | $150,033 |
| Alex Ogburn | Director | 1 | — |
| Ashley Koplar | Director | 1 | — |
| Brian Kinman | Director | 1 | — |
| Christina Green | Vice Chair of Strategic Planning | 2 | — |
| Christine Schlomann | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Vana | Director | 1 | — |
| Corey Hamilton | Board Chair | 3 | — |
| Greg Meier | Immediate Past Board Chair | 3 | — |
| Heather Wood | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2015)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Matters Group | Technology Consulting | $321,806 |
| Rainbow Village | Facility Rental | $319,553 |
| Enterprise Fleet Services | Vehicle Lessor | $286,959 |
| Adp | Payroll Services | $245,366 |
| Eastbrook Properties & Management LLC | Facility Rental | $219,858 |
Grants received · $22.1M total
56 grants to Easter Seals Midwest totaling $22.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Ccs-community stability and crisis response; all-community stability and crisis response | 2024 | $117,421 |
| Easter Seals Inc | Disability services | 2024 | $11,670 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $8,475 |
| Greater Horizons | Health, medicine & science | 2024 | $6,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,133 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | All - community stability and crisis response; ttp - community stability and crisis response | 2023 | $127,497 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $59,050 |
| Easter Seals Inc | Disability services | 2023 | $47,751 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $23,450 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,942 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $6,530 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $199,450 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | All - community stability and crisis response;ccs - community stability and crisis response; ttp - community stability and crisis response | 2022 | $135,101 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $26,575 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Easter Seals Midwest a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Easter Seals Midwest is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-0979927, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Easter Seals Midwest's EIN?
- Easter Seals Midwest's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-0979927.
- How much revenue does Easter Seals Midwest report?
- Easter Seals Midwest reported $118,986,600 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Easter Seals Midwest's spending goes to programs?
- Easter Seals Midwest spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Easter Seals Midwest have?
- CharityIndex grades Easter Seals Midwest B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Easter Seals Midwest's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Easter Seals Midwest's latest Form 990 is $399,497, paid to Wendy Sullivan (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Easter Seals Midwest (EIN 43-0979927) 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.