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Easter Seals Southern Georgia Inc

EIN 58-1915733 · Albany, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EASTER SEALS SOUTHERN GEORGIA CREATES SOLUTIONS THAT CHANGE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS BY OFFERING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD LIVES OF EQUALITY, DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE.

Income
$17.0 million
Spending
$14.5 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
255
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$183,730, president/ce

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $5.9 million spent. THE LARGEST PROGRAM IS THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORT, AND SUPPLIES. THE RESIDENTIAL SERVICE INCLUDES THE OPERATIONS OF NINE GROUP HOMES AND FIVE APARTMENT COMPLEXES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORT PROVIDES ATTENDANT CARE AND COMPANION SERVICES IN THE HOMES OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE SUPPLY SERVICES PROVIDES SPECIALIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVED 54 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
  2. $5.5 million spent. THE RESPITE/FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 1,808 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. RESPITE SERVICES ARE TIME LIMITED, TEMPORARY RELIEF PROVIDED TO THE PRIMARY CAREGIVER OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. IT ALLOWS THEM TO ENJOY A WELL-DESERVED BREAK. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES IS A BROAD BASED CATEGORY THAT IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE NEED AND COST OF OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENTS.
  3. $858,281 spent. THE VOCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM INCLUDES TRANSITION SERVICES, WORK ADJUSTMENT AND WORK EVALUATIONS. DURING THE YEAR, THE PROGRAM SERVED 918 INDIVIDUALS. TRANSITION SERVICES REFERS TO AN ARRAY OF SPECIALTY SERVICES THAT MAY BE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS BASED ON INDIVIDUAL CHOICE AND NEED. WORK ADJUSTMENT IS A TIME LIMITED WORK SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM AND IS COMMUNITY BASED.
  4. $741,705 spent. THE SOLUTIONS DAY PROGRAM IS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ACTIVITIES ENSURE THAT OUR PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE VALUED ROLES IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SERVICES AND TRAINING THAT SUPPORTS INDIVIDUAL CHOICES AND OPPORTUNITIES. FOCUS IS ON COMMUNICATION SKILLS, SELF-HELP AND DAILY LIVING, CURRENT EVENTS, SOCIAL SKILLS, RECREATION AND LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES, SELF ADVOCACY TRAINING, COMMUNITY EXPLORATION AND FIELD TRIPS. DURING THE YEAR, THE PROGRAM SERVED 73 INDIVIDUALS.
  5. THE SOLUTIONS DAY PROGRAM IS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ACTIVITIES ENSURE THAT OUR PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE VALUED ROLES IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SERVICES AND TRAINING THAT SUPPORTS INDIVIDUAL CHOICES AND OPPORTUNITIES. FOCUS IS ON COMMUNICATION SKILLS, SELF-HELP AND DAILY LIVING, CURRENT EVENTS, SOCIAL SKILLS, RECREATION AND LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES, SELF ADVOCACY TRAINING, COMMUNITY EXPLORATION AND FIELD TRIPS. DURING THE YEAR, THE PROGRAM SERVED 73 INDIVIDUALS.

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 November 1991.

    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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