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Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania

EIN 23-2823542 · Allentown, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EASTER SEALS EASTERN PA CREATES LIFE-CHANGING SOLUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABLITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THEIR COMMUNITY BY INCREASING INDEPENDENCE, MAXIMIZING OPPORTUNITIES, MINIMIZING BARRIERS AND ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
87
Volunteers
64
Highest pay
$127,185, president & ceo, secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (9)
  1. $1.3 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD: EARLY INTERVENTION (EI) PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPISTS AND DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALISTS WORK DIRECTLY WITH CHILDREN UNDER AGE 3 TO IDENTIFY DELAYS AND DISABILITIES, AND COACH THEIR PARENTS ON STRATEGIES THEY CAN IMPLEMENT TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THEIR CHILD'S NORMAL DAY. SINCE BRAIN DEVELOPMENT IS AT ITS PEAK DURING THE FIRST FIVE YEARS, INTERVENTION OCCURS WHEN IT DOES THE MOST GOOD. EI IS DELIVERED WHEREVER THE CHILD SPENDS HIS OR HER DAY AND IS PROVIDED AT NO COST TO FAMILIES. DURING FY 2024-2025, 615 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVED EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.
  2. $460,068 spent. SPECIALTY CLINICS: ORTHOPEDIC, NEUROLOGY AND ORTHOTIC (SPECIALTY BRACE) CLINICS ARE OFFERED TO CHILDREN AT OUR CENTER IN READING BY SPECIALISTS FROM PHILADELPHIA AND BERKS COUNTY TO HELP FAMILIES MANAGE THEIR CHILD'S CARE RIGHT HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY. THERE IS NO COST FOR FAMILIES AND SPANISH TRANSLATION IS AVAILABLE.AUTISM DIAGNOSTIC CLINICS ARE OFFERED TO CHILDREN 18 MONTHS TO 3-YEARS OLD IN COLLABORATION WITH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA AND ST. CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN USING A TELEHEALTH MODEL. PROVIDED AT NO COST TO FAMILIES.SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O.APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) PARENT COACHING IS AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH A CHILD RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM. PARENTS LEARN HOW APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPY CAN BENEFIT THEIR CHILD, BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR COMMON BEHAVIORS, AND MORE. PROVIDED AT NO COST TO FAMILIES.DURING FY 2024-2025, 398 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVED SPECIALTY MEDICAL CARE SERVICES.
  3. $672,730 spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (HABILITATION): OFFERS COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORTS FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH THE GOAL OF FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE AND ENRICHMENT. EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVES INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE TO ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, FROM PERFORMING THE FUNCTIONS OF DAILY LIVING TO VOLUNTEERING AND PURSUING EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES. DURING FY 2024-2025, EASTERSEALS PROVIDED 31 CONSUMERS WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES.
  4. $373,989 spent. OUTPATIENT THERAPY IS AVAILABLE AT OUR CENTER IN READING, BERKS COUNTY. CHILDREN AND TEENS RECEIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, AND SPEECH THERAPY DURING THE DAY AND AFTER SCHOOL. DURING FY 2024-2025, 229 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVED OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES.
  5. $12,153 spent. CONTRACTED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WHO NEED PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY. DURING FY 2024-2025, EASTERSEALS PROVIDED CONTRACTED SERVICES TO 13 CHILDREN IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AND BERKS COUNTY.
  6. $88,244 spent. FISCAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERSEALS PROVIDES FISCAL ADMINISTRATION FOR FAMILY DIRECTED SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NORTHAMPTON AND LEHIGH COUNTIES. THESE ARE PASS-THROUGH PROGRAMS WHERE PRE-APPROVED FUNDS ARE PAID TO THE CONSUMER ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY. DURING FY 2024-2025, EASTERSEALS PROVIDED FISCAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO 386 CONSUMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  7. $443,096 spent. RECREATION: CAMP LILY-LEHIGH VALLEY AND CAMP LILY-BERKS ARE SUMMER DAY CAMPS OFFERED IN A SERIES OF ONE-WEEK SESSIONS, MONDAY-FRIDAY, FOR SIX WEEKS IN JULY AND AUGUST. CHILDREN AGE 8 THROUGH 21 ENJOY A FULL SCHEDULE OF ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITIES, OUTDOOR SPORTS, SWIMMING, MUSIC, GAMES, SCIENCE EXPLORATION AND GUESTS TEACHING SPECIAL TOPICS.EASTERSEALS CAMP GROWING GREEN IS AN OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES HELD AT THE POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER. CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY FOCUSED ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS TYPICAL CAMP ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HIKING, CANOEING, SPORTS AND ARTS & CRAFTS. CAMP IS OFFERED IN A SERIES OF ONE-WEEK SESSIONS, SUNDAY-FRIDAY, FOR SIX WEEKS IN JULY AND AUGUST.WEEKEND RESPITE CAMP PROVIDES TWO DAYS AND TWO NIGHTS OF OVERNIGHT FUN AT THE POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER. MODELED AFTER OUR SUCCESSFUL OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ARTS & CRAFTS, BIRDWATCHING, HIKING, ANIMAL STUDIES, RECREATION AND MORE. OFFERED IN THE SPRING AND FALL FOR AGES 10 TO ADULT.HANG TIME IS AN EVENING RECREATION PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS TO MEET UP WEEKLY TO SOCIALIZE, MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND ENJOY FUN ACTIVITIES. HANG TIME IS OFFERED IN 8-WEEK SESSIONS FROM OCTOBER THROUGH MAY, AND SERVES THE RESIDENTS OF BERKS COUNTY.DURING FY 2024-2025, EASTERSEALS PROVIDED RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS TO 454 PERSONS.
  8. $583 spent. CAREER PATHWAYS: SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT OFFERS COMMUNITY-BASED WORK ASSESSMENTS AND JOB FINDING AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO FIND AND/OR KEEP COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT.WORK EXPERIENCE FOR ADULTS (WEXA) IS A TIME-LIMITED, PAID WORK EXPERIENCE THAT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE WORLD OF WORK, ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF WORKPLACE DYNAMICS, AND DEVELOP EMPLOYMENT-RELATED SKILLS. LEAP EQUIPS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE THROUGH STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES, ASSESSMENTS, AND HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCES.DURING FY 2024-2025, EASTERSEALS PROVIDED CAREER PATHWAY SERVICES TO 8 CONSUMERS.
  9. $50,996 spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: MAKE THE FIRST FIVE COUNT IS A GRANT-FUNDED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS AND SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT TO CHILDREN UNDER AGE FIVE; RESOURCES AND COACHING FOR PARENTS; AND TRAINING FOR FRONTLINE CHILDCARE AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. SCREENINGS ARE CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS EVERYWHERE CAN ACCESS THEM ON OUR WEBSITE.CLUB CURIOUS IS A PLAY AND LEARN PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN (BIRTH TO AGE 5) AND THEIR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS. MEANINGFUL PLAY ACTIVITIES SUPPORT CHILD DEVELOPMENT, AND PARENTS/CAREGIVERS RECEIVE ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED AT NO COST TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN DO NOT HAVE TO BE RECEIVING SERVICES WITH EASTERSEALS TO PARTICIPATE.DURING FY 2024-2025, 413 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM THE MAKE THE FIRST FIVE COUNT PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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