Easter Seals Inc
type: exa:news title: EASTERSEALS AND CARESOURCE ANNOUNCE TEN EASTERSEALS AFFILIATE BENEFICIARIES TO RECEIVE FIRST WAVE OF GRANTS FROM CARESOURCE'S $2.55M MULTI-YEAR NATIONAL GIFT TO EASTERSEALS -- Funding Focused on Supporting Critical Home- and Community-Based Services for People with Disabilities type: exa:news title: US Department of Labor awards $203M in grants to provide training ... type: exa:news title: Easterseals Announces Two-Year Grant of $1.3M From the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.9M
-2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$23.9M
+2.3% YoY
Grant Count
59
+13.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$406K
-9.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Easter Seals operates through a national affiliate network that provides essential services to children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and their families.
Primary service areas include:
- Early intervention and child development services
- Workforce development and job training
- Adult day services and community-based support
- Inclusive childcare
- Camping and recreation programs
- Medical rehabilitation services
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), a work-based community service program for older workers funded by the Department of Labor
The organization focuses on three service areas of critical importance: early intervention, workforce development, and adult services.
Grantmaking
Easter Seals functions both as a service provider and as a grantmaker to its affiliate network. Based on recent filings, the organization distributed approximately $24,086,104 in total giving. Typical grant awards range from $5,344 to $5,217,558.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Easter Seals' grantmaking focuses primarily on Georgia, Florida, and Ohio. The organization operates through a national affiliate network serving communities across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $40,858,900
- Total Revenue: $58,000,000
- Total Expenses: $58,500,000
- Total Giving: $24,086,104
- Number of Employees: 58
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $41,736,300
- Total Revenues: $53,207,200
- Total Expenses: $58,611,700
The organization maintains a Four-Star rating with a 95% overall score based on accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,858,900 | $41,736,300 | $43,754,300 |
| Revenue | $57,964,200 | $53,207,200 | $59,142,100 |
| Expenses | $58,481,617 | $58,611,700 | $59,018,514 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,391,100 | $-489,400 | $-235,500 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENEVIEVE WINTER | BOARD CHAIR | 3 | — |
| CATHERINE ALICIA GEORGES | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 3 | — |
| WANDA HILL | SECOND VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| CRAIG ERLICH | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| JOAN ROCKEY | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| ERHARDT PREITAUER | FIRST VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| TETIANA ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MAUREEN BEAUREGARD | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MARK BERRYHILL | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| RORY COOPER | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| GLENN HENDERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JUAN OTERO | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| POOJA RAHMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| KAVEH SAFAVI | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| GREG SEXTON | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MARK WHITLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MICHAEL WIRTH-DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JOE KERN | BOARD MEMBER - PART YEAR | 3 | — |
| KRISTEN INGHAM | BOARD MEMBER - PART YEAR | 3 | — |
| JOHN PFEIFFER | BOARD MEMBER - PART YEAR | 3 | — |
| STEVE ROSSMAN | BOARD MEMBER - PART YEAR | 3 | — |
| SHIVANI VORA | BOARD MEMBER - PART YEAR | 3 | — |
| KENDRA DAVENPORT | PRESIDENT & CEO | 50 | $525,736 |
| MARK HECHINGER | CAO & COUNSEL | 50 | $281,195 |
| GLENDA OAKLEY | CFO | 50 | $249,878 |
| MARCY TRAXLER | SVP, NETWORK ADVANCEMENT | 50 | $213,169 |
| SHARON L WATSON | SVP, COMMUNICATIONS & CORPORATE RELATIONS | 50 | $214,383 |
| 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 |
| MEREDITH MANSFIELD | AVP, DATA AND INFORMATION | 50 | $152,266 |
| CRYSTAL ODOM-MCKINNEY | NATIONAL DIRECTOR, SCSEP | 50 | $154,302 |
| KATHERINE WALLACE | VP BRAND MARKETING | 50 | $150,201 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Easter Seals has received significant grant support from major funders:
Lights, Camera, Action! | Easterseals Disability & Community ServicesThe Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation awarded Easter Seals a two-year grant of $1.3 million
Lights, Camera, Action! | Easterseals Disability & Community ServicesCareSource announced a $2.55 million multi-year national gift to Easter Seals, with funding focused on supporting critical home- and community-based services for people with disabilities
Lights, Camera, Action! | Easterseals Disability & Community ServicesThe U.S. Department of Labor awarded $203 million in grants to provide training, with Easter Seals among the recipients
Lights, Camera, Action! | Easterseals Disability & Community ServicesEasterseals Crossroads received a $25,010 Quality of Life Grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Easterseals Crossroads receives $25,010 from Quality of Life Grant from\Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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