Easter Seal Society of Wisconsin Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
EASTER SEALS WISCONSIN, INC. STRIVES TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE, MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES, MINIMALIZE BARRIERS, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
- Income
- $4.2 million
- Spending
- $3.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 7.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 39%
- Employees
- 150
- Volunteers
- 950
- Highest pay
- $202,583, president/ceo
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 27% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $2.6 million spent. CAMP AND RESPITE SERVICESSINCE 1938, CAMP WAWBEEK HAS AIMED TO GIVE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET NEW FRIENDS AND TAKE ON NEW CHALLENGES THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. THE PRESENCE OF SUPPORTIVE AND WELL-TRAINED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ASSURES THAT CAMPERS' NEEDS ARE MET. RESPITE CAMP, OPERATING YEAR-ROUND, MAINTAINS A DEDICATED AND HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF WHO PROVIDE CAMPERS WITH INNOVATIVE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN AN ACCESSIBLE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHILE FAMILIES ARE GIVEN A WELL-DESERVED RESPITE.
- $547,637 spent. FARM AND VOCATIONAL SERVICESTHE FARM ASSESSMENT AND REHABILITATION METHODS (FARM) PROGRAM SPECIALIZES IN HELPING FARMERS RETURN TO FARMING AFTER A DISABLING ILLNESS OR INJURY OR CONTINUE FARMING WITH A CHRONIC CONDITION. THE PROGRAM OFFERS RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS OF DEVELOPING A SUCCESSFUL FARM OPERATION OR AN AGRICULTURAL CAREER. SELF-EMPLOYMENT OFFERS A REAL ALTERNATIVE FOR ENTREPRENEURS WITH DISABILITIES. SELF-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (SES) AND ITS PARTNERS HELP SUCH CLIENTS DEVELOP AND EVALUATE THEIR BUSINESS IDEAS ACCORDING TO BUSINESS FEASIBILITY AND ISSUES PRESENTED BY THEIR DISABILITY.
- $307,069 spent. RESOURCES AND EDUCATIONDISABILITY HELPLINE OF OUTAGAMIE COUNTY SERVES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN OUTAGAMIE COUNTY. CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVED ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE DISABILITY HELPLINE IN FOUR CORE AREAS:1. INFORMATIONAL AND ASSISTANCE FOR DISABILITY-RELATED NEEDS2. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISABILITY-RELATED EQUIPMENT3. SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR FAMILIES WITH A FAMILY MEMBER WITH AUTISM4. GUARDIANSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM
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
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1993.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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