Easter Seals Southern California Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
87% goes to programs $4 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Easter Seals Southern California Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Irvine, California, registered in 1993, with $535,469,987 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
1063 Mcgaw Ave Ste 100, Irvine, CA, 92614 EIN 94-3068149 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$535.5M
▲ 20.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$519.8M
Net assets
$151.7M
Employees
3,712
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 rating87% to programs · $4 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 Southern California Inc: 87% to programs · $4 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +3% 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 Southern California Inc: 4 mo reserves · +3% 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 Southern California 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 Southern California Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Easter seals southern california provides services that empower individuals (continued on schedule o) with disabilities and special needs at all stages of life through autism therapy, independent living and social skills support, early childhood education and employment services. we help people live full and productive lives.
What they do
Community access - adult day services provide individuals the opportunity to become active members of the community by learning daily living and social skills through volunteer work, community service projects, use of public transportation and other activities.
Independent living - easter seals provides assistance for people to live in their own homes, not institutions, at cost savings to taxpayers and with an immeasurable improvement to the quality of life. support, tailored to individual need, ranges from minimal to 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Employment - workfirst assists individuals with disabilities and veterans to secure and maintain paid work. this service also supports individuals interested in developing and operating their own business.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1063 Mcgaw Ave Ste 100, Irvine, CA, 92614
- City
- Irvine
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $109.0M (FY2013) to $535.5M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $68.7MNet assets $151.7M
Operating margin
2.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$220.4M
Total liabilities
$68.7M
Net assets
$151.7M
Salaries & benefits
$195.5M
38% of expenses
Board members
14
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $535,469,987▲20.3% | $519,760,540▲22.8% | $151,696,924▲14.3% | $220,378,938▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $445,049,396▲24.3% | $423,422,668▲20.7% | $132,687,197▲23.6% | $192,694,024▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $358,166,998▲15.4% | $350,769,116▲16.9% | $107,354,675▲2.1% | $163,143,137▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $310,379,951▲14.3% | $299,980,402▲8.0% | $105,114,076▲14.8% | $140,519,483▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $271,473,802▼8.2% | $277,687,309▼4.7% | $91,596,162▼3.8% | $126,572,253▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $295,618,418▲9.5% | $291,250,290▲16.9% | $95,212,029▲8.5% | $133,199,313▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $269,854,929▲20.7% | $249,146,230▲23.6% | $87,772,853▲37.9% | $124,501,440▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $223,559,226▲25.3% | $201,606,445▲25.5% | $63,633,905▲57.3% | $102,242,210▲44.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $178,488,347▲27.4% | $160,636,313▲24.5% | $40,442,365▲85.0% | $70,809,340▲46.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $140,088,979▲28.5% | $129,010,880▲20.9% | $21,858,139▲103% | $48,326,424▲54.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $108,979,116 | $106,672,210▲33.7% | $10,764,895▲27.9% | $31,339,762▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $79,807,515▲90.5% | $8,414,679▲13.9% | $26,123,869▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $41,901,750▲11.7% | $7,389,161▲9.8% | $23,404,056▲32.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $37,529,497▲7.8% | $6,730,160▲3.2% | $17,652,172▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $34,815,709 | $6,522,419 | $15,493,588 | 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: Mark Whitley — $789,081 (0.15% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Whitley | Ceo | 38 | $789,081 |
| Beverlyn Mendez | Coo | 38 | $550,530 |
| Susan Berglund | Cfo | 38 | $504,409 |
| Paula Pompa Craven | Cco | 38 | $488,183 |
| Nancy Weintraub | Cao | 38 | $411,923 |
| Deborah Nix | Cpo | 38 | $379,885 |
| Zan Calhoun | Cio | 38 | $361,713 |
| Rick Gutierrez | Vp Clinic. Strat. & Ops., Autism Services | 38 | $352,527 |
| Andre Filip | Member | 5 | — |
| Arthur Southam | Member | 5 | — |
| Becky Porter | Member | 5 | — |
| Claudia Villamizar | Member (thru 01/24) | 5 | — |
| Doug Chang | Member | 5 | — |
| Hans Getty | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Jerome Core | Member | 5 | — |
| Lynell Davis | Member | 5 | — |
| Maria Serraro | Second Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Marilyn Lindheim | First Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Mark Bertrand | Chairperson | 5 | — |
| Melissa Hoffman | Member | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Autism Learning Partners LLC | Autism Services | $51,128,990 |
| Behavior Frontiers LLC | Autism Services | $39,169,325 |
| Autism Spectrum Therapies Inc | Autism Services | $36,535,754 |
| Aces | Autism Services | $17,601,687 |
| Intercare Therapy Inc | Autism Services | $13,651,054 |
Grants received · $3.9M total
57 grants to Easter Seals Southern California Inc totaling $3.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Seals Inc | Disability services | 2024 | $187,437 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | People with disabilities | 2024 | $150,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $45,495 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Health, general | 2024 | $25,250 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2024 | $15,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | People with disabilities | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Screen Actors Guild- American Federation of Television and Radio | Sponsorship | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Easter Seals Inc | Disability services | 2023 | $111,605 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $31,670 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $29,420 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $14,100 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Health, general | 2023 | $10,250 |
| Easter Seals Inc | Disability services | 2022 | $269,770 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Easter Seals Southern California Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Easter Seals Southern California Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3068149, based in Irvine, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Easter Seals Southern California Inc's EIN?
- Easter Seals Southern California Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3068149.
- How much revenue does Easter Seals Southern California Inc report?
- Easter Seals Southern California Inc reported $535,469,987 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Easter Seals Southern California Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Easter Seals Southern California Inc spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Easter Seals Southern California Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Easter Seals Southern California Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Easter Seals Southern California Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Easter Seals Southern California Inc's latest Form 990 is $789,081, paid to Mark Whitley (Ceo).
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Data for Easter Seals Southern California Inc (EIN 94-3068149) 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.