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Easter Seals Delaware & Marylands Eastern Shore Inc

EIN 51-0066728 · New Castle, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EASTER SEALS PROVIDES 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
$37.2 million
Spending
$31.6 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
11.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
397
Volunteers
450
Highest pay
$277,953, 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 85% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (6)
  1. $7.1 million spent. ADULT & SENIOR SERVICES DAY PROGRAMS SERVE ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES WITH FACILITY-BASED AND COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES ENCOMPASSING CHOICES OF EDUCATIONAL, LEISURE AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION SECURES DOOR TO DOOR TRANSPORTATION THROUGH DART. DAY HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED BY STAFF INCLUDING FULL-TIME NURSES ON A SHORT-TERM OR LONG-TERM BASIS. INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED ACCORDING TO THEIR PREFERENCES AND NEEDS. ALL DAY SERVICE OPTIONS PROVIDE A RESPITE FUNCTION TO FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS, ALLOWING THEM TO WORK OR DO OTHER THINGS DURING PROGRAM HOURS. 367 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.
  2. $6.4 million spent. PERSONAL ATTENDANT SERVICES HELPS SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES, WITH ATTENDANT SUPPORT FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PERSONAL HYGIENE, WHEN THE ABSENCE OF THIS MIGHT RESULT IN ADMISSION TO A NURSING FACILITY. THE INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING SERVICES IS THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD AND EASTER SEALS PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR PAYROLL, TAX, AND WORKER'S COMPENSATION COMPLIANCE. THE ATTENDANT IS OFTEN A TRUSTED FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND, AND THE PROGRAM IS OPERATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF DELAWARE. THERE WERE 3,867 PROGRAM PARTICPANTS AND CAREGIVERS DURING THE YEAR.
  3. $5.6 million spent. OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION THERAPY PROGRAMS UTILIZE PHYSICAL THERAPISTS,OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS WHO DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH A VARIETY OF ORTHOPEDIC AND NEUROLOGICAL DIAGNOSES, INCLUDING SPINAL CORD INJURY, BRAIN INJURY, STROKE, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, PARKINSON'S DISEASE, MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AND AUTISM. THE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 3 YEARS OF AGE DIAGNOSED WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS. INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE TREATMENT FROM A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS. APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS FOCUSES ON IMPROVING SPECIFIC BEHAVIORS,FUNCITONAL COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL SKILLS, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, AND ADAPTIVE LEARNING SKILLS. THE PROGRAM USES BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS AND REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIANS TO PROVIDE ASSESSMENT,TREATMENT PLANNING, PARENT EDUCATION, AND INTERVENTION TO CHILDREN WITH A MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM AS A COMPLIMENT TO THE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM. THESE SERVICES ARE TYPICALLY PROVIDED IN THE CHILD'S HOME OR DAYCARE, BUT MAY ALSO BE OFFERED AT EASTER SEALS FACILITIES LOCATED IN EACH COUNTY. 1,739 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
  4. $8.1 million spent. JOB TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ALLOWS ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO PURSUE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP EMPLOYMENT. EASTER SEALS WORKS TO FIND A COMPETITIVE JOB MATCH AND PROVIDE COACHING UNTIL DAILY SUPPORT CAN BE PROVIDED BY THE EMPLOYER. GROUP EMPLOYMENT ALLOWS PEOPLE TO WORK UNDER ONGOING SUPERVISION WHILE PERFORMING CONTRACT WORK IN COMMUNITY BUSINESSES. IN BOTH INSTANCES, EASTER SEALS' STAFF PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT FOR LONG-TERM JOB RETENTION. 171 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
  5. RECREATION & RESPITE PROGRAM GIVES CAREGIVERS A BREAK FROM THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTINUOUS CARE. THE STAFF AT CAMP FAIRLEE IS TRAINED TO OFFER CARE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, WITH NURSES AND MEDICAL CARE AVAILABLE. SITUATED IN CHESTERTOWN, MD, CAMP FAIRLEE FEATURES A HOST OF EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. RESPITE IS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 AND OLDER, THROUGH ADULTHOOD. 450 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
  6. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROVIDES SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR AGING CONDITIONS, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO ASSIST WITH BENEFITS ENROLLMENT, DETERMINING CARE OPTIONS AND CONNECTING WITH APPROPRIATE SERVICES. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE FUNDING FOR RESPITE CARE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH MONEY MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO LOW INTEREST LOANS TO PURCHASE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN EMPLOYMENT OR TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. 521 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS 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

  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 April 1951.

    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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