EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF IOWA INC

EIN: 420707100 501(c)(3)

DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$15,318,182
Total Expenses
$16,234,520
Total Assets
$17,496,229
Net Assets
$15,908,806
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
SHERRI NIELSEN
Phone
5153099775
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF IOWA INC, founded in 1973, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $15.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE, LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,797,982 Revenue: $487,590

EMPLOYABILITY ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP SKILLS TO DETERMINE WHAT EMPLOYMENT THEY WOULD LIKE TO PURSUE AND HOW TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM ASSISTS PROGRAM...

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EMPLOYABILITY ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP SKILLS TO DETERMINE WHAT EMPLOYMENT THEY WOULD LIKE TO PURSUE AND HOW TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM ASSISTS PROGRAM CLIENTS IN DEVELOPING AND UTILIZING COMMUNITY SAFETY AND COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION. 149 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $571,429 Revenue: $987,912

ACHIEVING INDEPENDENT METHODS (AIM) IS A UNIQUE MANAGED CARE PLAN FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF DIRECT SERVICES, INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT...

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ACHIEVING INDEPENDENT METHODS (AIM) IS A UNIQUE MANAGED CARE PLAN FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF DIRECT SERVICES, INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, SOMATIC CARE, RECREATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND SOCIALIZAITON ON A DAILY BASIS. 93 CLIENTS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,873,602 Revenue: $3,198,026

SCL HELPS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES DEVELOP AND STREGTHEN DAILY LIVING SKILLS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN BOTH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL SETTINGSIN THE COMMUNITY AND INCLUDE WORKING ON HOUSEHOLD AND...

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SCL HELPS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES DEVELOP AND STREGTHEN DAILY LIVING SKILLS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN BOTH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL SETTINGSIN THE COMMUNITY AND INCLUDE WORKING ON HOUSEHOLD AND FINANCIAL SKILLS, AS WELL AS COMMUNICATION AND SOCIALIZATION SKILLS. THESE SKILLSENABLE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. 95 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR IN HOURLY SCL. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS 24 HOUR SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES. 23 INDIVIDUALS WERE SUPPORTED DURING THE YEAR IN SIXTEEN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,767,451
Program Service Revenue $10,296,066
Investment Income $1,330
Other Revenue $253,335
TOTAL REVENUE $15,318,182

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,390,023
Salaries & Benefits $10,357,909
Fundraising Expenses $230,017
Program Expenses $15,564,861
Other Expenses $4,486,588
TOTAL EXPENSES $16,234,520

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $15,318,182 $15,162,718 +0.0%
Expenses $16,234,520 $13,891,701 +0.2%
Net Income $-916,338 $1,271,017 -1.7%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
28
Independent Members
28
Employees
479
Volunteers
262

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✓ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$265,868
Total Directors
33
$265,868
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHERRI NIELSEN CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$156,184 $12,434 $168,618
MARGARET INGRAM CFO 40.00
Officer Director
$86,460 $10,790 $97,250
WADE ANDERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM ASHLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROCHELLE BURNETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLIE BURNS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIANNE COPPOCK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS COSTA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN CLAUSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETHANY CROUCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE DESPOTOVICH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA DOSE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA DWIGHT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA FASBENDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT GOJKOVICH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTY HOUSBY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS JORGENSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM LACKEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN LADD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK MCCONNELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MIANO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCAS NELSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM PIFIFFNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE SANDBULTE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX SANDVIG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER SCHUMANN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS SCOTT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEREK TROBAUGH VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL VIEREGGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOYCE VISTA-WAYNE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL SCHMALTZ TERMED 1023 DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORM STERZENBACH TERMED 1023 DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS TIGGES RESIGNED 1023 DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $15,318,182 $16,234,520 $17,496,229 $-916,338
2023 $15,162,718 $13,891,701 $18,665,007 $1,271,017
2022 $13,866,049 $12,270,339 $17,196,874 $1,595,710
2021 $16,285,651 $13,772,070 $17,569,933 $2,513,581
2020 $10,219,612 $9,285,329 $15,353,506 $934,283
2019 $13,573,784 $10,815,851 $13,334,596 $2,757,933
2018 $12,414,618 $11,088,432 $10,714,081 $1,326,186
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