Easterseals Wisconsin does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
Easterseals Wisconsin does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization's effectiveness assessment policy does not specify that this assessment will take place at least once every two years.
Standard 7 (Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness)
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.
Easterseals Wisconsin does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization has not completed an effectiveness assessment in the last two years.
Easterseals Wisconsin meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1993, WI
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Stated Purpose
"to increase independence, maximize opportunities, minimize barriers, and enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities."
Easterseals Wisconsin works to help people with disabilities live independently, become self-sufficient, and enjoy life more fully. Services provided by the organization include: vocational rehabilitation, respite services, camping and recreation, information and referral, and public education.
For the year ended August 31, 2020, Easterseals Wisconsin's program expenses were:
Camp Wawbeek |
$925,106 |
Respite |
$748,485 |
Farm Assessment and Rehabilitation Methods |
$400,543 |
Public health education |
$176,420 |
Self-Employment Services |
$113,251 |
Client assistance services/Helpline |
$90,544 |
Support of national programs |
$42,573 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$2,496,922 |
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Chief Executive
Paul Leverenz, President and CEO
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Compensation*
$140,000
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Chair of the Board
Jason Klawonn
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President and Chief Actuary, Northwestern Mutual
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Board Size
18
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Paid Staff Size
90
*2020 compensation, as reported by the charity, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
*Note: According to the organization’s IRS from 990 for the year ended August 31, 2020, during 2019, Easterseals Wisconsin’s former President and CEO, Christine Fessler, was compensated $239,270.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 16% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,295,417, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Easterseals Wisconsin's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$637,554 |
Government grants and support |
$458,981 |
Program Service Fees |
$304,064 |
Realized and Unrealized Gains/Losses |
$248,591 |
Interest and dividends, net |
$194,576 |
Special Events |
$104,200 |
Change in value of beneficial interest in perpetual trust |
$94,089 |
Donated goods |
$86,548 |
Donation center, net |
$77,202 |
Other Revenue |
$14,499 |
Bequests |
$4,113 |
Federated fundraising |
$4,021 |
Total Income |
$2,134,349 |
- Programs: 88%
- Fundraising: 8%
- Administrative: 4%
- Other: Less than 1%
Total Income |
$2,134,349 |
Program expenses |
$2,496,922 |
Fundraising expenses |
$207,960 |
Administrative expenses |
$138,084 |
Other expenses |
$521 |
Total expenses: |
$2,843,487 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-709,138 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$10,232,441 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$9,523,303 |
Total Liabilities |
$608,846 |
Total Assets |
$10,132,149 |
Note: According to Easterseals Wisconsin’s audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2020, the organization received in-kind contributions of $86,548 including Respite ($12,852), Camp Wawbeek ($11,264), professional services ($10,940), marketing ($7,974), fundraising ($7,811), and other ($35,707).