2025-11-03T12:46:31-00:00 2024-12-31 391977004 O'Leary & Anick 13400 Bishops Lane Ste 120 Brookfield WI 53005 990 2024-01-01 390816849 Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin Inc EAST 4144494444 6737 W Washington St STE 4205 West Allis WI 53214 Jenna Wampole President 4144494444 2025-11-03 true true Christine Daws P01790536 4147740300 2025-11-03 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jenna Wampole 6737 W Washington St STE 4205 West Allis WI 53214 6689872 false X www.eastersealswise.com X 1943 WI Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin empowers children, adults, and families to grow by opening doors to opportunities and enhancing their quality of life through comprehensive support services. 11 11 134 60 0 2902342 2771050 2785384 2698316 91506 247752 -29716 -10794 5749516 5706324 0 0 4150870 4597682 0 206638 1621219 1530952 5772089 6128634 -22573 -422310 11165324 11141394 1710042 1558368 9455282 9583026 X Since opening our doors in 1934, Easterseals has been a vital partner to individuals and families throughout Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine, and Kenosha counties. Each year, we support more than 1,500 individuals and their families through direct care, education, early intervention, job coaching, day servies, recreation and more. false false 2433539 905545 Integrated and Community Services, Supported Employment Securing and maintaining employment can be challenging for individuals with mental health conditions or those in recovery from addiction. Research shows that with the right support, individuals are more likely to keep their jobs, experience improved mental health, and stay engaged in their communities. At Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin, we recognize the importance of personalized employment support. By guiding individuals from application to hire and providing ongoing coaching, we help participants build confidence, independence, and valuable work skills while ensuring employers have motivated, well-prepared staff. Our approach benefits everyone-employees gain meaningful, stable work and personal growth, and employers gain dedicated team members who are set up for success. Through these services, we empower individuals to thrive in the workplace and beyond. 1531902 1738154 Adult Day Services Individuals with disabilities thrive when they have opportunities to connect, engage, and participate in meaningful experiences. Our Respite Enrichment programs create safe and supportive spaces where participants can build friendships, strengthen social skills, and explore new activities. From camp, recreation and community outings to structured daytime supports, these programs encourage independence, decision-making, and personal growth while ensuring that individuals feel included and valued. The benefits extend far beyond the individual. By supporting individuals in active, social settings, our programs help families and caregivers find peace of mind and essential respite. At the same time, the community gains from the presence of individuals who are engaged, empowered, and contributing to the world around them. In 2024, our Adult day program service 130 individuals, our Adult Recreation program served 145 individuals, and our camp program served 97 individuals. 1204623 54617 Early Childhood Intervention Autism The earliest years of life are some of the most important for a childs long-term health, learning, and well-being. For expectant mothers and young families, having access to trusted guidance and resources can make all the difference. Families with strong support systems are more likely to thrive, children are healthier, parents feel more confidence in their role, and families as a whole are better equipped to handle challenges. Unfortunately, many parents face significant adversities such as poverty, abuse, or lack of resources during pregnancy and early childhood. Research shows that families who receive early support are more resilient, experience lower stress, and are better able to nurture safe, stable, and loving environments for their children. It is clear that families who receive early support are more likely to experience positive outcomes, children enter school ready to learn, parents are able to provide stable, nurturing environments, and risks of abuse or neglect are significantly reduced. 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The Organizations endowment includes funds designated by the governing body of the organization to function as an endowment Quasi-Endowment. The Organization has set aside certain unrestricted net assets for endowment purposes. As these amounts are not restricted by the donor, bur are restricted only by internal policy, the amounts have been classifed as unrestricted net assets. The intent is that the amount of unrestricted net assets that are classified as endowment will always be equal to the market value of the funds invested in the endowment investment trust. The governing body may designate additional amounts from time-to-time to be added to the endowment. The governing body may appropriate funds from the endowment to be used as capital investment needs based on a majority vote. XI 2d Other Adjustment Special Event Expenses reported on form 990, Part VIII Line 8B XII 2d Other Adjustment Special Event Expenses reported on form 990, Part VIII Line 8B Gala 134335 86668 47667 14669 10365 20983 1650 13529 134335 86668 47667 14669 10365 20983 1650 13529 61196 -13529 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Integrated and community services Form 990, Part I, Line 1 Mission Continued Our purpose is to lead the way to full equity, inclusion, and access. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The prepared form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee before the return is filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c To ensure Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable based on competent survey information, and the result of arms length bargaining. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management conform to the written purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private behavior, or in excess benefit transaction. When conducting the periodic review, the organization may, but need not, use outside advisors. If outside experts are used, their use shall not relieve the governing body of its responsibility for ensuring periodic reviews are conducted. Eash director, principal, officer and member of a committee with governing body-delegated powers annually sign a statement, which affirms such person has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply wiht the policy, and understands the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt puposes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The goals of the Cheif Executive Officer CEO evaluation process are to clarify expectations of the CEOs role, responsibilities and performance results assure alignment of organizational priorities and operationalize the strategic plan through actionable work plans promote objective assessment of the performance of the CEO and changes to the CEOs compensation and benefits provide a climate for personal growth and development of the CEO provide a model for effective performance managment processes for other staff members and assure an evaluation approach consistent with our culture and provide a method for executing a part of the fiduciary responsibility of directors. The executive evaluation and compensation committee is comprised of directors who, because of their familiarity with the work of the CEO, are in a a good position to provide feedback. Examples of key results areas are services and programs, fiscal management, comprehensive development, development of directors, etc. The CEO prepares a draft of performance objectives for each key results area and reviews them with the Chair and Executive Evaluation and Compensation Committee.The human resources director provides the Chair with Easter Seals compensation survey, local non-profit surveys, and the CEOs compensation history for use in reviewing compensation ranges. The Chair and executive evaluation and compensation committee recomends to the governing body the level of compensation for the CEO based on performance, availability of funds and compensation ranges for similarly placed non-profit executives nationally, regionally and locally. In addition, the committee reports on their review of the overall compensation levels for senior leadership to assure the compensation packages are commensurate with similarly placed non-profit senior staff nationally, regionally and locally. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Organization made its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request. The Organizations financial statements were available to the public on its website. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Change in Net Assets Change in Value of Beneficial interest in assets held at WCCF 1,011. Form 990, Part III, Line 4c Early Childhood Intervention Autism Continued At Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin, we believe every child deserves a strong start. Through our Early Childhood Family Services, we walk alongside parents, providing developmental screenings, parenting guidance, and access to resources that foster healthy growth and stronger parent-child bonds. By supporting families from the very beginning, we help build a foundation of stability, resilience, and opportunity for both children and their caregivers. Form 990, Part I, Line 1 Mission Continued Our programs reflect a deep commitment to inclusion and community integration, providing personalized support that breaks down barriers and fosters meaningful connections.