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← EASTER SEALS TENNESSEE INC

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by EASTER SEALS TENNESSEE INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$18,514,169
Total expenses
$17,698,099
Contributions and grants received
$4,480,332
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$13,293,391
Investment income
$726,271
Other revenue
$14,175
Total assets, end of year
$11,821,026
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,242,690
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$10,578,336
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$16,341,131
Management and general expenses
$1,168,631
Fundraising expenses
$188,337
Program service expenses (Part III)
$16,341,131

Program services were 92.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $82,548

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $10,250

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $4,387,534

  • 2a · Program service revenue: GOVERNMENT FEES

    total $13,252,756 · related or exempt $13,252,756

  • 2b · Program service revenue: CAMP FEES

    total $40,635 · related or exempt $40,635

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $726,271 · related or exempt $726,271

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $14,175

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $14,175

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $14,175 · related or exempt $14,175

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $82,548

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $14,897,246 · program services $13,854,439 · management and general $893,835 · fundraising $148,972

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $25,500 · management and general $25,500

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $390,770 · program services $359,137 · management and general $18,948 · fundraising $12,685

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $1,250 · program services $50 · fundraising $1,200

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $295,833 · program services $260,333 · management and general $35,500

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $397,779 · program services $329,744 · management and general $68,035

  • 17 · Travel

    total $389,123 · program services $369,667 · management and general $15,565 · fundraising $3,891

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $49,433 · program services $41,029 · management and general $6,921 · fundraising $1,483

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $200,402 · program services $188,378 · management and general $12,024

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $575,590 · program services $495,007 · management and general $80,583

  • 24a · Other expenses: SUPPLIES

    total $283,701 · program services $261,005 · management and general $2,837 · fundraising $19,859

  • 24b · Other expenses: BAD DEBT

    total $96,387 · program services $96,387

  • 24c · Other expenses: PROGRAM FEE

    total $57,291 · program services $57,291

  • 24d · Other expenses: MAINTENANCE

    total $25,456 · program services $25,456

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $12,338 · program services $3,208 · management and general $8,883 · fundraising $247

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $2,866,638 · end of year $2,262,597

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $2,384,332 · end of year $2,428,289

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $31,708 · end of year $118,518

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $2,043,259 · end of year $1,718,624

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $85,549 · end of year $56,785

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $5,291,703

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $3,542,145

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $869,215 · end of year $1,749,558

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $2,918,455 · end of year $3,464,360

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $20,552 · end of year $22,295

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,055,568 · end of year $748,359

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $401,874 · end of year $494,331

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $9,748,552 · end of year $10,564,622

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $13,714 · end of year $13,714

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE MISSION OF EASTERSEALS TENNESSEE IS TO MAKE PROFOUND POSITIVE DIFFERENCES IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AS THEY LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

  • EASTERSEALS TN HAS BEEN HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, LIVE BETTER LIVES FOR MORE THAN 90 YEARS. EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO YOUTH AND ADULTS ACROSS THE STATE. MULTIPLE EASTERSEALS TN LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF TENNESSEE OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR NARRATIVE ON PROGRAMS.CAMP AND RECREATION: EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES QUALITY CAMPING SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE CAMPING PROGRAM IS HELD IN AN ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE NATURE, WORK TO OVERCOME FEARS, AND PLAY TO CREATE MEMORIES IN AN INCLUSIVE PROGRAM.APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA): IN EARLY 2021 TO ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVERY, EASTERSEALS TN ESTABLISH AN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN AN AREA WITH NO PRIOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. ABA THERAPY IS EVIDENCE BASED POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT TREATMENT USED TO INCREASE SOCIAL, COMMUNICATION, AND LEARNING SKILLS. EASTERSEALS TN TAILORED THE NEW ABA PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF AGES 18 MONTHS -21 YEARS, TO TAKE PLACE IN-HOME, IN THE CLASSROOM OR OUTDOORS IN THE COMMUNITY,PROVIDING EASY ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SUPPORTED LIVING: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM CORE FOCUS IS IN ASSISTING WITH A HOME SEARCH, IDENTIFYING ROOMMATE(S), AND PROVIDING HOME HEALTHCARE WORKERS AS NEEDED TO ASSIST WITH DAILY LIVING NEEDS, SHOPPING, PAYING BILLS, ETC. PERSONAL ASSISTANCE: EASTERSEALS TN PERSONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUPPLIES FAMILIES WITH ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT TO ASSIST WITH DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES, MEAL PREPARATION AND HEALTH NEEDS. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION: THIS PROGRAM ENABLES INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED TO EXPERIENCE STAFF-ASSISTED COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS RECREATION, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OR VOLUNTEER SERVICE. EASTERSEALS TN OFFERS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO ASSIST IN MEETING NEEDS.SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN COMPETITIVE WAGES BY OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, DEVELOPING WORK RELATED SKILLS,ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE. EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SUPPORT SERVICES FROM INTERVIEWING SKILLS TO ONSITE JOB COACHING.PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITIONAL SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITION SERVICES FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14-22. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO A POST-SECONDARY CAREER PATH WHICH COULD INCLUDE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, TRAINING OR EMPLOYMENT.EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (BIRTH - 5 YEARS OLD) WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR DISABILITIES. THE GOAL OF THERAPY SESSIONS IS TO COACH FAMILIES AND CHILDCARE PROVIDERS ON HOW TO BEST USE STRATEGIES IN DAILY ROUTINES TO HELP THEIR CHILD WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY BUILD SKILLS FOR PLAYING, COMMUNICATING, AND LEARNING.

    Expenses $16,341,131 · Revenue $18,514,169

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Lee Molette

    CHAIRMAN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Rhonda Phillippi

    VICE CHAIRMAN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Steve Deckard

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Caryl Atwood

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Pastor David Beecham

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Deana Farris

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Perry Moulds

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Joshua Surre

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Leon Wright

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Nasiya V Acklen

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Tim Ryerson

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $208,258
    From this org
    $208,258
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $208,258
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $208,258
  • Andy White

    CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $109,958
    From this org
    $109,958
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Cathy McKinley

    CHIEF COMPLIANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $104,725
    From this org
    $104,725
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Kyla Langford

    APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS PROGRAM DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $102,605
    From this org
    $102,605
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Katherine Simone

    CHIEF EMPLOYMENT & SERVICES OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $110,008
    From this org
    $110,008
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 3
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROVIDES AN OBJECTIVE REVIEW AND DETERMINATION ON ALL COMPENSATION DECISIONS AFFECTING CEO. THE BOARD USES COMPARATIVE MARKET DATA AS A BASELINE FOR COMPENSATION DECISIONS.
PART I, LINE 7
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROVIDES AN OBJECTIVE REVIEW AND DETERMINATION ON ALL COMPENSATION DECISIONS AFFECTING CEO. THE BOARD USES COMPARATIVE MARKET DATA AS A BASELINE FOR COMPENSATION DECISIONS.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
14 February 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202520489349301652

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