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Easter Seals Central Ca

EIN 94-1497580 · Fresno, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES SO THEY MAY ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE HOW THEY LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND PLAY.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
128
Volunteers
74
Highest pay
$148,824, executive dir.

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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 11% 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

    0 of 20

    It owes 134% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 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 (4)
  1. $1.2 million spent. THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS STAFF AND PROGRAMS OFFERED BY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-TO-ONE ASSISTANCE, SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY, BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION AND HOME TEACHING.
  2. $1.0 million spent. RESPONDING TO THE EVER-INCREASING NEEED FOR TRAINING, SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM, ESCC IS AT THE FOREFRONT IN PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED EVALUATION AND TREATMENT TO CREATE LIFE-CHANGING SOLUTIONS FOR THOSE WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) AND THEIR FAMILIES. AUTISM SERVICES INCLUDE THE EARLY INTERVENTION AUTISM PROGRAM AND THE PLAY PROJECT (PLAY AND LANGUAGE FOR AUTISTIC YOUNGSTERS), WHICH ARE BOTH HOME-BASED INTENSIVE INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, BEHVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS WHO PROVIDE CONSULTATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL STAFFS WHO WORK WITH STUDENTS WITH ASD, CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE AS WELL AS VARIOUS COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS STRENGTHENING SPECIAL FAMILIES, TRIPLE P (POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM), AND SIBSHOPS PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES SIBLING SUPPORT IN AN ACTIVITY BASED ENVIRONMENT WHERE SIBLINGS CAN COMMUNICATE AND PLAY TOGEHER WITH OTHER SIBLINGS THAT HAVE SIMILAR DAY TO DAY LIVING CHALLENGES.
  3. $691,634 spent. CAMP HARMON IS A RESIDENTIAL, CO-EDUCATIONAL CAMP FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND HAS BEEN IN OPERATION SINCE 1963. FACILITIES INCLUDE A LODGE AND DINING HALL, WINTERIZED CABINS, ARTS AND CRAFTS CENTER, NATURE LODGE, ACCESIBLE POOL, ARCHERY, ATHLETIC FIELD, HIKING TRAILS, AND AN ANIMAL FARM. IN ADDITION TO PRIVATE PAYMENT, FUNDING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO CAMP HARMON IS ALSO PROVIDED BY THE CALIFORNIA REGIONAL CENTERS.
  4. $85,556 spent. RESPITE SERVICES OFFER PRIMARY CARE GIVERS MUCH NEEEDED BREAKS FROM THEIR DAILY CARE GIVING RESPONSIBILITIES BY SERVING THE RESPITE NEEDS OF FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS, ESCC HELPS CREATE A LESS STRESSFUL HOME ENVIRONMENT THAT IS ENJOYED BY ALL.

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 October 1970.

    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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