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Easter Seal Society of Iowa Inc

EIN 42-0707100 · Des Moines, IA

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

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE, LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$15.3 million
Spending
$15.6 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
480
Volunteers
196
Highest pay
$172,446, 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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 29 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. $582,882 spent. EMPLOYABILITY ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP SKILLS TO DETERMINE WHAT EMPLOYMENT THEY WOULD LIKE TO PURSUE AND HOW TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM ASSISTS PROGRAM CLIENTS IN DEVELOPING AND UTILIZING COMMUNITY SAFETY AND COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION. 152 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.
  2. $627,695 spent. ACHIEVING INDEPENDENT METHODS (AIM) IS A UNIQUE MANAGED CARE PLAN FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF DIRECT SERVICES, INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, SOMATIC CARE, RECREATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND SOCIALIZAITON ON A DAILY BASIS. 89 CLIENTS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.
  3. $2.7 million spent. SCL HELPS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES DEVELOP AND STREGTHEN DAILY LIVING SKILLS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN BOTH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL SETTINGS IN THE COMMUNITY AND INCLUDE WORKING ON HOUSEHOLD AND FINANCIAL SKILLS, AS WELL AS COMMUNICATION AND SOCIALIZATION SKILLS. THESE SKILLS ENABLE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS 24 HOUR SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES. A TOTAL OF 115 INDIVIDUALS WERE SUPPORTED WITH THESE SERVICES DURING THE YEAR.
  4. $10.8 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

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 January 1953.

    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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