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Easter Seals Rhode Island Inc

EIN 26-0833287 · Pawtucket, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
10 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
52
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$894,189, president and ceo of fedcap

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 4 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 September 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 (3)
  1. $1.2 million spent. EASTER SEALS RHODE ISLAND PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE THREE WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, DISABILITIES, OR OTHER SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS. THROUGH A FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH, MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS DELIVER DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATIONS, SERVICE COORDINATION, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY, AND SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION DESIGNED TO SUPPORT EACH CHILD'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRESS. SERVICES ARE PRIMARILY PROVIDED IN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS, INCLUDING HOMES AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS, HELPING FAMILIES BUILD THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND SUPPORTS NECESSARY TO FOSTER HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVE LONG-TERM OUTCOMES FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
  2. $930,253 spent. EASTER SEALS RHODE ISLAND PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT SERVICES THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND FULL PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY LIFE. THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED, PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORTS, PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, SELF-ADVOCACY, AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO EACH PARTICIPANT'S GOALS AND INTERESTS AND ARE DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN INDEPENDENCE, ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE, AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PERSONAL GROWTH.
  3. $504,198 spent. EASTER SEALS RHODE ISLAND PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND OTHERS FACING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. THROUGH ITS EMPLOYMENTWORKS! MODEL, PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE CAREER EXPLORATION, WORK-READINESS TRAINING, INDIVIDUALIZED JOB DEVELOPMENT, BENEFITS COUNSELING, JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, AND ONGOING EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS DESIGNED TO HELP THEM OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT. THE PROGRAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO CREATE CUSTOMIZED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT MATCH PARTICIPANTS' INTERESTS, SKILLS, AND CAREER GOALS WHILE PROMOTING LONG-TERM ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 October 13, 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 September 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 May 2008.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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