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Easterseals Central & Southeast Ohio Inc

EIN 31-4379471 · Hilliard, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO SPREAD HELP, HOPE & ANSWERS. EASTERSEALS' PURPOSE IS TO CHANGE THE WAY THE WORLD DEFINES AND VIEWS DISABILITY BY MAKING PROFOUND, POSITIVE DIFFERENCES IN PEOPLE'S LIVES EVERY DAY.

Income
$9.2 million
Spending
$8.7 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 60%
Employees
220
Volunteers
335
Highest pay
$181,744, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 August 31, 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 (4)
  1. $3.1 million spent. IN HOME SERVICES - EASTERSEALS' UNIQUE IN-HOME SERVICES ENABLED 45 YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGH SENIOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, OR SPECIAL NEEDS, TO LIVE WITHIN THEIR HOMES. OUR IN-HOME SERVICES STRIVE TO SUPPORT THE DAILY INDEPENDENCE GOALS OF THESE INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE SPECIALIZED NEEDS. WORKING WITH OUR CLIENTS' INTERESTS IN MIND, EASTERSEALS PROVIDES A SAFE, SECURE ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT AND ENRICHMENT THAT RESULTS IN HIGH QUALITY CARE FOR PEOPLE WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE FORCED INTO AN INSTITUTIONAL SETTING.
  2. $1.1 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - EASTERSEALS EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO 160 CHILDREN AGES 12 TO 36 MONTHS WHO HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR DISABILITIES. THE SERVICES CONSIST OF HOME VISITS AND CENTER BASED SERVICES. EASTERSEALS PROVIDED THE FAMILIES WITH EDUCATION AND THERAPY BASED INTERVENTIONS TO HELP ACHIEVE THE GOALS INCLUDED IN EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SERVICE PLAN. THE PROGRAM IS STAFFED BY SPECIALLY TRAINED EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS, EARLY INTERVENTION ASSISTANTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, PHYSICAL THERAPIST, AND SPEECH THERAPIST.
  3. $1.6 million spent. ADULT DAY CENTERS - PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING, LIFE SKILLS AND THE SUPPORT NECESSARY TO REMAIN ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE COMMUNITY. INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REGULARLY INTERACT WITH PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITY LEVELS THROUGH REGULAR ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. EASTERSEALS SERVES 73 CLIENTS IN OUR FIVE CENTERS LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: SUMMIT COUNTY, LAWRENCE COUNTY, MEDINA COUNTY, ROSS COUNTY, AND SCIOTO COUNTY.
  4. $1.9 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 WE PROVIDED ADDITIONAL SERVICES, INCLUDING OMBUDSMAN SERVICES (1,428), AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (36), SUMMER YOUTH CAMP (65), CHANCE TO DANCE, DISCOVERY GARDEN (382), TRANSPORTATION (37), DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY (10,490), AND PUBLIC HEALTH & EDUCATION, FOR A TOTAL OF 12,445 ADDITIONAL PEOPLE SERVED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 September 1995.

    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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