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Easter Seals of Greater Houston Inc

EIN 74-1238418 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDING "HELP, HOPE, ANSWERS" FOR VETERANS AND PEOPLE WITH ALL TYPES OF DISABILITIES.

Income
$29.9 million
Spending
$29.9 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 46%
Employees
289
Volunteers
207
Highest pay
$370,487, program director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (13)
  1. $19.0 million spent. ECI/INFANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - PROVIDES PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY, EDUCATION AND MEDICAL CONSULTATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN (AGES BIRTH TO THREE YEARS) WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  2. $2.3 million spent. VETERANS - ASSIST VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES BUILD THE LIVES THEY WANT AFTER THEY FINISH THEIR MILITARY SERVICES THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING AND OTHER SERVICES.
  3. $2.4 million spent. RESPITE CARE PROGRAM - PROVIDES RESPITE CARE REIMBURSEMENT IN HOMES AND OTHER RESPITE SERVICES. RESPITE CARE IS AVAILABLE TO ANY AGE AND DISABILITY.
  4. $965,018 spent. CAMP AND CASE MANAGEMENT - CAMPS PROVIDE RESPITE FOR FAMILIES AND RECREATION AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ASSIST FAMILIES IN ACCESSING NEEDED RESOURCES.
  5. $741,654 spent. CHILDREN'S THERAPY PROGRAM PROVIDES PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES - AGES 3+.
  6. $1.1 million spent. BRIDGING APPS - PROVIDES ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LAB AVAILABLE FOR ALL FAMILY MEMBERS TO EXPLORE CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES. BRIDGING APPS BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
  7. $595,948 spent. HOUSING INITIATIVE - WORKS ONE-ON-ONE WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO HELP BREAK THROUGH NUMEROUS FINANCIAL, ATTITUDINAL AND PHYSICAL BARRIERS TO HOME OWNERSHIP AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL COACHING.
  8. $457,798 spent. CAROLINE SCHOOL - DAY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES.
  9. $293,729 spent. TRANSITION - SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES INCLUDING VOCATIONAL TRAINING, JOB SKILLS BUILDING, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT.
  10. $825,257 spent. DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE - ASSIST LOW INCOME PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND MILITARY FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WITH DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT.
  11. $168,574 spent. HIGH SCHOOL TECH - PRESENTS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES A MIX OF LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE CAREER EXPLORATION IN THE FIELDS OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. PROVIDES MENTORING PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS.
  12. $35,873 spent. ADULT PROGRAM PROVIDES RECREATIONAL EVENTS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.
  13. $7,782 spent. TOY TECH PROGRAM - PROVIDES A SPECIAL ADAPTED TOY AND EQUIPMENT LENDING LIBRARY, YOGA, PET THERAPY, DANCE AND GYMBOREE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AGES BIRTH TO THIRTEEN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 September 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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