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Easter Seals Tennessee Inc

EIN 62-0504893 · Brentwood, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF EASTERSEALS TENNESSEE IS TO MAKE PROFOUND POSITIVE DIFFERENCES IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AS THEY LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$21.2 million
Spending
$19.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 68%
Employees
501
Volunteers
38
Highest pay
$210,474, president

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 86% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $17.4 million spent. EASTERSEALS TN HAS BEEN HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, LIVE BETTER LIVES FOR MORE THAN 90 YEARS. EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO YOUTH AND ADULTS ACROSS THE STATE. MULTIPLE EASTERSEALS TN LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF TENNESSEE OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR NARRATIVE ON PROGRAMS.CAMP AND RECREATION: EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES QUALITY CAMPING SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE CAMPING PROGRAM IS HELD IN AN ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE NATURE, WORK TO OVERCOME FEARS, AND PLAY TO CREATE MEMORIES IN AN INCLUSIVE PROGRAM.APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA): IN EARLY 2021 TO ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVERY, EASTERSEALS TN ESTABLISH AN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN AN AREA WITH NO PRIOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. ABA THERAPY IS EVIDENCE BASED POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT TREATMENT USED TO INCREASE SOCIAL, COMMUNICATION, AND LEARNING SKILLS. EASTERSEALS TN TAILORED THE NEW ABA PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF AGES 18 MONTHS -21 YEARS, TO TAKE PLACE IN-HOME, IN THE CLASSROOM OR OUTDOORS IN THE COMMUNITY,PROVIDING EASY ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SUPPORTED LIVING: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM CORE FOCUS IS IN ASSISTING WITH A HOME SEARCH, IDENTIFYING ROOMMATE(S), AND PROVIDING HOME HEALTHCARE WORKERS AS NEEDED TO ASSIST WITH DAILY LIVING NEEDS, SHOPPING, PAYING BILLS, ETC. PERSONAL ASSISTANCE: EASTERSEALS TN PERSONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUPPLIES FAMILIES WITH ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT TO ASSIST WITH DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES, MEAL PREPARATION AND HEALTH NEEDS. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION: THIS PROGRAM ENABLES INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED TO EXPERIENCE STAFF-ASSISTED COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS RECREATION, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OR VOLUNTEER SERVICE. EASTERSEALS TN OFFERS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO ASSIST IN MEETING NEEDS.SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN COMPETITIVE WAGES BY OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, DEVELOPING WORK RELATED SKILLS,ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE. EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SUPPORT SERVICES FROM INTERVIEWING SKILLS TO ONSITE JOB COACHING.PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITIONAL SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITION SERVICES FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14-22. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO A POST-SECONDARY CAREER PATH WHICH COULD INCLUDE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, TRAINING OR EMPLOYMENT.EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (BIRTH - 5 YEARS OLD) WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR DISABILITIES. THE GOAL OF THERAPY SESSIONS IS TO COACH FAMILIES AND CHILDCARE PROVIDERS ON HOW TO BEST USE STRATEGIES IN DAILY ROUTINES TO HELP THEIR CHILD WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY BUILD SKILLS FOR PLAYING, COMMUNICATING, AND LEARNING.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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