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Easterseals Blake Foundation

EIN 86-0093224 · Tucson, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EASTERSEALS BLAKE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE VISION OF A SOUTHERN ARIZONA COMMUNITY WHERE ALL PEOPLE LIVE HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE, AND INDEPENDENT LIVES. EBF SERVES MORE THAN 40,000 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACROSS 10 COUNTIES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA. BY PROVIDING DISABILITY, MENTAL HEALTH AND CHILD WELFARE SERVICES WE MAKE PROFOUND, POSITIVE DIFFERENCES IN PEOPLE'S LIVES EVERY DAY.

Income
$44.6 million
Spending
$45.3 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
985
Volunteers
64
Highest pay
$316,724, chief medical officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $17.9 million spent. EASTERSEALS BLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN ARIZONA. SERVICES INCLUDED INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS FOR ARIZONANS OF ALL AGES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, BLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEBUTED INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS OF EASTERSEALS BLAKE FOUNDATION EMPHASIZE EASY ACCESS, COMPREHENSIVE CARE, EXCELLENT OUTCOMES THROUGH THE USE OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE BUILT ON A CULTURE OF ENGAGEMENT AND WELLNESS. BLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE CARF-ACCREDITED AND RECEIVED A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION FOR OUR SERVICES WITH CHILDREN BY BANNER, MERCY CARE, AND ARIZONA COMPLETE HEALTH.
  2. $12.5 million spent. EASTERSEALS BLAKE FOUNDATION EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT DEPARTMENT PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY HABILITATION AND COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, RESULTING IN MEASURABLE PROGRESS TOWARD GOALS, INCREASED INDEPENDENCE IN DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND IMPROVED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WHILE MAINTAINING COMPLIANCE WITH FUNDERS AND PROGRAM STANDARDS.
  3. $9.2 million spent. BLAKE CHILDREN & FAMILY (BCF) BLAKE CHILDREN & FAMILY (BCF) SERVED MORE THAN 2,500 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACROSS 10 COUNTIES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA. BCF'S NAEYC ACCREDITED EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS PREPARED CHILDREN FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLING THROUGH A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOCUSED ON CHILDREN'S SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS. BCF PROVIDED FAMILIES ACCESS TO EARLY AND INTENSIVE SUPPORT VIA EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, PARENTS AS TEACHERS, AND EARLY HEAD START. ADDITIONALLY, 2,000 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS WERE SERVED AND PROVIDED WITH ACCESS TO RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING SPECIALIZED TO PROMOTE CHILDREN'S OVERALL DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 February 1952.

    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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