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Easter Seals Colorado

EIN 84-0412575 · Lakewood, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak28 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EASTERSEALS COLORADO IS FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE COLORADO BY ENSURING ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, OLDER ADULTS, AND CAREGIVERS HAVE THE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO LIVE, LEARN, AND WORK AND PLAY IN SCHOOLS, WORKPLACES AND THROUGHOUT OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$6.0 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
197
Volunteers
847
Highest pay
$158,403, ceo and pres

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

Weak: 28 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 45 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 24 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 (5)
  1. $1.1 million spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INTEGRATED 213 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES INTO DIVERSE WORK ENVIRONMENTS, PROVIDING JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING. ADDITIONALLY, THESE SERVICES ARE PERFORMED THROUGH 3,867 VISITS PER YEAR. DISABILITY BENEFITS SERVICES HELPED 1,000 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACQUIRE INCOME, HEALTH INSURANCE, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS TO STABILIZE THEIR LIVES, HEALTH AND LIVING SITUATIONS. DBS ALSO SERVES AS A LEADER IN THE FIELD, AND PROVIDES TRAINING TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $1.2 million spent. THE REHABILITATION PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF A STROKE AND NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION DAY PROGRAM THAT SERVED 30 STROKE SURVIVORS FOR 2,429 VISITS IN A 5 DAY PER WEEK SETTING AS WELL AS CAREGIVER SUPPORT. THE EXPLORERS/WINGS DAY PROGRAM, WHICH SERVED 77 INDIVIDUALS, IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITIES AND SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR A TOTAL OF 5,848 VISITS.
  3. $1.2 million spent. ROCKY MOUNTAIN VILLAGE IS A SEASONAL RECREATION FACILITY THAT PROVIDED MULTIPLE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, RESOURCES, AND TRAINING SESSIONS TO OVER 2,669 INDIVIDUALS. SUMMER DAY CAMP (YAY CAMP) FACILITATE SERVICES FOR 32 PARTICIPANTS; AND 38 CHILDREN ATTENDED A WEEKLY DROP-IN CARE SERVICE DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR A TOTAL OF 271 VISITS.
  4. $703,634 spent. POST-POLIO POST-POLIO SUPPORT GROUP PROVIDED DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS FOR 925 VISITS. RESPITE AWARDED 63 RESPITE CARE SUPPORT VOUCHERS, PROVIDING SUPPORT TO 596 FAMILIES FOR MULTIPLE AGENCIES AND MULTI YEAR GRANTS FUNDING, THEY TRAINED 1,644 INDIVIDUALS.
  5. POST-POLIO POST-POLIO SUPPORT GROUP PROVIDED DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS FOR 925 VISITS. RESPITE AWARDED 63 RESPITE CARE SUPPORT VOUCHERS, PROVIDING SUPPORT TO 596 FAMILIES FOR MULTIPLE AGENCIES AND MULTI YEAR GRANTS FUNDING, THEY TRAINED 1,644 INDIVIDUALS.

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 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 June 1972.

    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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