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FOR EXAMPLE, EACH SUBRECIPIENT MUST SUBMIT ITS FORM 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO ENSURE SOLVENCY AND THAT BASIC FINANCIAL THRESHOLDS ARE MET. FOR NON-FINANCIAL MEASURES, EASTERSEALS HAS MULTIPLE INTERACTIONS WITH SUBRECIPIENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO MONITOR PERFORMANCE AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INCORPORATING BEST PRACTICES INTO SUBRECIPIENTS' OPERATIONS. 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Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Housing allowance or residence for personal use HOUSING ALLOWANCE FOR CHICAGO APARTMENT RENTAL FOR CEO, $1,575 PER MONTH. THIS HOUSING ALLOWANCE IS REPORTED AS TAXABLE INCOME. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 ORGANIZATION MISSION TRUST EARNED FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS. WE ADDRESS THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF MORE THAN ONE IN FOUR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, POLICY AND ADVOCACY. THAT'S OUR IMPACT IN THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITIES ACROSS AMERICA. TO LEARN MORE, VISIT EASTERSEALS.COM OR FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a SUPPLEMENTING THE THREE SERVICE AREAS ARE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: SCSEP - EASTERSEALS SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SCSEP) IS A WORK-BASED COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FOR OLDER WORKERS, FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL). AUTHORIZED BY THE OLDER AMERICAN ACT, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SUBSIDIZED, SERVICE-BASED TRAINING FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS 55 OR OLDER, WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED WITH POOR EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS. SCSEP'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR OLDER INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TRAIN AT COMMUNITY NONPROFITS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, GAINING SKILLS TO PREPARE THEM FOR EMPLOYMENT. IN ADDITION, EASTERSEALS PROVIDES PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TRAINING TO HELP THEM BECOME JOB-READY; THIS CAN INCLUDE RESUME WORKSHOPS, INTERVIEW WORKSHOPS, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SUPPORTS TO BECOME MORE EMPLOYABLE. EASTERSEALS SCSEP PARTICIPANTS PROVIDED COMMUNITY SERVICE TO LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THROUGH THEIR TRAINING ASSIGNMENTS. CTAA/NCMM - EASTERSEALS IS A SUBCONTRACTOR TO THE COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ON THIS FIVE-YEAR NATIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FUNDED THROUGH A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION. EASTERSEALS IS A CRITICAL PARTNER CHARGED WITH CARRYING OUT THE NCMM MISSION: TO FACILITATE COMMUNITIES TO ADOPT TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIES AND MOBILITY OPTIONS THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND ADVANCE HEALTH, ECONOMIC VITALITY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND COMMUNITY. THROUGH UNIVERSALLY DESIGNED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EASTERSEALS: -ASSISTS STATES, REGIONS, AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO ADDRESS TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES, SOLVE PROBLEMS, AND BUILD CAPACITY TO COORDINATE RESOURCES THROUGH MOBILITY MANAGEMENT. -SUPPORTS FTA'S COORDINATING COUNCIL ON ACCESS AND MOBILITY (CCAM). -DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS TRAINING, PRODUCTS, AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS; AND -FACILITATES A NATIONAL COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR MOBILITY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS. NCMM STAFF PROVIDED VARYING LEVELS OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING INTENSE AND TARGETED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS AND LESS-INTENSE TA THROUGH ONLINE MODES. NOTABLE OUTCOMES INCLUDED: TRANSPORTATION/PAC & NADTC - EASTERSEALS TRANSPORTATION GROUP STAFF ADMINISTERS TWO FEDERAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND A FEE-FOR-SERVICE CONSULTING BUSINESS. THE TRANSPORTATION GROUP FOCUSES ON FIVE MAJOR AREAS: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES, GRANTS MANAGEMENT; DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF RESOURCES, TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES. BELOW ARE THE SUMMARIES FOR EACH OF THE TRANSPORTATION GROUP'S PROGRAMS/PROJECTS. EASTERSEALS PROJECT ACTION CONSULTING (ESPAC) PROVIDES FEE-FOR-SERVICE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, AND GRANT MANAGEMENT FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP TRANSPORTATION AND/OR DISABILITY SERVICE PROVIDERS, SCHOOLS, DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION, TRANSIT ASSOCIATIONS, TRAVEL TRAINING ASSOCIATIONS, HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES, STATES, REGIONAL AGENCIES, TRIBAL NATIONS, COMMUNITIES AND OTHERS DEVELOP CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE MOBILITY FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS. EASTERSEALS PROJECT ACTION CONSULTING OFFERS CUSTOMIZED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO FIT EVERY AGENCY'S SCHEDULE AND EACH COMMUNITY'S NEEDS. STAFF HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, RURAL AND TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGIC PLANNING, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, COMMUNITY COALITION BUILDING, AND MANY OTHER ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION TOPICS. THE NATIONAL AGING AND DISABILITY TRANSPORTATION CENTER (NADTC) IS OPERATED THROUGH A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA). ITS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND CAREGIVERS. STAFF IS RESPONSIBLE FOR: INFORMATION, REFERRAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES (I.E., TOLL-FREE, PERSON-CENTERED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL AND TARGETED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE); TRAINING PROGRAMS (I.E., ONLINE COURSES, WEBINARS); GRANT ADMINISTRATION (COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAMS); OUTREACH INITIATIVES (I.E., NEWSLETTERS, PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES, BLOGS, AND MAINTENANCE OF WEBSITE); SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT (I.E., FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN, TWITTER), RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (I.E., TRENDS REPORTS, TOOLKITS, INFORMATION BRIEFS ON SPECIFIC TOPICS OF INTEREST); SURVEYS AND RESEARCH SPECIFIC TO TRANSPORTATION FOR OLDER ADULTS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND CAREGIVERS; AS WELL AS OVERSIGHT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR FTA'S ICAM AND HSCR GRANTEES. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services (Expenses $ 2,967,623 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 537,658) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING: ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CRITICAL JUDGMENT OF AFFILIATE STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, CAREGIVERS, AND OTHER HEALTH AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a GOVERNING BODY LIFETIME MEMBERS, HONORARY MEMBERS AND BOARD FELLOWS ARE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BUT DO NOT HAVE VOTING RIGHTS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders EASTER SEALS, INC. EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE INTERESTS OF AFFILIATE EASTERSEALS ORGANIZATIONS WHICH CONSIST OF TWO (2) CLASSES: AFFILIATES AND PROVISIONAL AFFILIATES. AFFILIATES ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD AND HAVE APPROVAL RIGHTS OVER AMENDMENTS AFFECTING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE BYLAWS OF EASTER SEALS, INC. IN ADDITION, THE BYLAWS OF EASTER SEALS, INC. PROVIDE FOR 3 AFFILIATE CEO VOTING SEATS ON THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EASTER SEALS, INC. ARE NOMINATED BY A NOMINATING COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND ELECTED BY THE BOARD AS PROVIDED IN THE BYLAWS. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE IS APPOINTED BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF EASTER SEALS, INC. AND SHALL CONTAIN AT LEAST 5 MEMBERS, INCLUDING 2 AFFILIATE CEO'S AND 2 AFFILIATE CHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFICERS WHO ARE NOT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EASTER SEALS, INC. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders THE AFFILIATES OF EASTER SEALS, INC. ARE RESERVED CERTAIN POWERS UNDER THE BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION WHICH REQUIRE THEIR APPROVAL OF ANY AMENDMENT TO SUCH BYLAWS WHICH ADDRESS: - ESTABLISHMENT OR MODIFICATION OF AFFILIATION FEE FORMULA - CHANGES TO THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT RELATED TO CERTAIN STANDARDS OF AFFILIATION - ELIMINATION OR ALTERATION OF THE PROVISION OF THE BYLAWS PROVIDING FOR 3 AFFILIATE CEO SEATS ON THE BOARD - CHANGES TO THE SECTION OF THE BYLAWS WHICH ESTABLISH THE ABOVE APPROVAL RIGHTS AND ANY OTHER MATTER FOR WHICH THE BOARD SEEKS APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE PRIOR TO THE FINAL SUBMISSION. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, PER ITS CHARTER, IS GRANTED AUTHORITY BY THE BOARD TO REVIEW THE FORM 990. ADDITIONALLY, ALL BOARD MEMBERS WERE PROVIDED AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM 990, INCLUDING ALL SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES, PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy 1) CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS WERE SENT OUT AND COMPLETED BY BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES FOR THIS YEAR. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FORMS FOR VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF HAVE BEEN RECENTLY REVIEWED BY LEGAL COUNSEL TO ENSURE THEY ARE CONSISTENT WITH ALL APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS. 2) ALL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS COMPLETED BY BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ARE REVIEWED BY HUMAN RESOURCES TO DETERMINE IF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS EXIST AND ANY POTENTIAL ISSUES ARE RESOLVED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE EXECUTIVE EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE AND REVIEWS AND ESTABLISHES THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF EASTERSEALS. THE COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS COMPENSATION OF KEY EXECUTIVE TEAM MEMBERS. COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA, PREPARED BY SEVERAL OUTSIDE SOURCES, IS SHARED WITH THE COMMITTEE TO ASSIST THEM IN THEIR DECISION-MAKING. THE COMMITTEE'S DECISIONS ARE FORMALLY DOCUMENTED IN MINUTES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees President & CEO, completed for 2025 and goals established for 2026 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public EASTERSEALS, UPON REQUEST, WILL PROVIDE COPIES OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN IRC SECTION 6104(D): 1) FORM 1023, 2) FORM 990, 3) FORM 990-T, 4) GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, 5) CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND 6) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees OTHER FEES - Total Expense: 9763339, Program Service Expense: 8104669, Management and General Expenses: 1427632, Fundraising Expenses: 231038; Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT - 2204700; CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT - 653100; ROUNDING - -372; Total - 2857428; EASTER SEALS FOUNDATION 141 W JACKSON BLVD SUITE 1400A CHICAGO IL 60604 261207337 SUPPORTS EASTER SEALS, INC. IL 501(c)(3) Type I EASTER SEALS INC true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false