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Easterseals Morc Health Care Inc

EIN 38-1402860 · Auburn Hills, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We're dedicated to enriching the lives of people with disabilities and special needs, and those who care about them.

Income
$112.7 million
Spending
$111.3 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
1,120
Volunteers
536
Highest pay
$448,706, president/ceo

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 (4)
  1. $73.0 million spent. CCBHC / BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES - Easterseals MORC provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adults and their families with mental health, substance use and/or co-occurring conditions. Our services are evidenced based, recovery focused and trauma informed. EM provides a continuum of services across regions in Michigan. Outpatient behavioral health, community intensive supports, early intervention services to infants, children and their families, diagnostic services and crisis. Our treatment teams provide person centered care. EM has Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers in Macomb and Oakland County where our teams break down barriers for individuals to access a variety of therapeutic and rehabilitative services. Easterseals MORC Behavioral Health served 18,212 individuals during the Fiscal Year. (Expenses $ 161,079 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 0) ESM I, LLC is a subsidiary that holds the real estate properties for our programs to provide support and services to those that we serve.
  2. $22.9 million spent. INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILTIES- The I/DD Programs at Easterseals MORC empower children and adults with intellectual disabilities, physical and developmental disabilities, special needs, and mental illness, along with their families to design lives of independence, dignity, and possibility. We partner with each person to create a personalized care plan shaped by their goals, needs, and dreams. Guided by compassion and a person centered approach, we provide innovative supports and services that promote meaningful outcomes and greater self determination. From the moment you choose Easterseals MORC, our commitment is to advocate, go beyond standard expectations, and open doors to the resources and opportunities that help every individual thrive. During the Fiscal Year, Easterseals MORC Served 5,564 Individuals.
  3. $5.0 million spent. AUTISM / ABA - Our family life skills program is focused on supporting, engaging, and empowering families that have a child with autism. Our services go beyond offering applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy to include strategies and activities that engage the whole family. Complimenting high quality ABA and social skills training for the child with autism are family life goals, coached play sessions, and enhanced family training. The goal of our autism services is not only to improve the quality of life and independence of children with autism, but also to improve the quality of life for the family by empowering all members towards successful outcomes. During the fiscal year, Easterseals MORC Served 127 families. (Expenses $ 161,079 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 0) ESM I, LLC is a subsidiary that holds the real estate properties for our programs to provide support and services to those that we serve.
  4. $161,079 spent. ESM I, LLC is a subsidiary that holds the real estate properties for our programs to provide support and services to those that we serve.

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 July 2002.

    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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