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EASTER SEALS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC

EIN 94-3068149 IRVINE, CA

Revenue 2025
$622,282,926
Expenses 2025
$619,963,327

Program services were 85.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
Classification
1000
Street
1063 MCGAW AVE STE 100

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

EASTER SEALS IS LEADING THE WAY TO FULL DISABILITY INCLUSION AND ACCESS THROUGH LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS, EASTER SEALS HAS WORKED TIRELESSLY WITH ITS PARTNERS TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE AND EXPAND LOCAL ACCESS (CONT. ON SCH. O) TO COMMUNITY, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.EASTER SEALS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND ON-THE-GROUND SUPPORT TO MORE THAN 29,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR - FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES FOR THE CRITICAL FIRST FIVE YEARS, TO AUTISM SERVICES, DAILY AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES FOR ADULTS, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. EASTER SEALS PUBLIC EDUCATION, POLICY AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES POSITIVELY SHAPE PERCEPTIONS AND ADDRESS THE URGENT AND EVOLVING NEEDS OF THE ONE IN FOUR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES TODAY.

Activities or mission (Part I)

EASTER SEALS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (ESSC) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT TRANSFORMS (CONT. ON SCH. O) LIVES EVERY DAY. FOR OVER A CENTURY, EASTER SEALS HAS CHAMPIONED INCLUSION AND INDEPENDENCE. ESSC PROVIDES A BROAD RANGE OF ESSENTIAL AND LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES THAT SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER COMPLEX NEEDS, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES, THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AUTISM SERVICES, ADULT AND SENIOR SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, INDEPENDENT LIVING AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION PROGRAMS, EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, ESSC HELPS INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE, INCLUSION, AND QUALITY OF LIFE WHILE STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES.

  • EASTER SEALS SOUTHERN CA PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF ESSENTIAL AND LIVE-CHANGING SERVICES THAT SUPPORT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL GOALS, LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, AND TO BE FULLY INCLUDED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, AT WORK, AT SCHOOL AND AT HOME. AUTISM THERAPY SERVICES: AUTISM THERAPY SERVICES HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES BUILD THE COMMUNICATION, BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS NEEDED TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE, STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS, AND PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SCHOOL, HOME, WORK, AND COMMUNITY LIFE. THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED ABA THERAPY, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL(CONT. ON SCH. O) THERAPY, AND SOCIAL SKILLS SUPPORT, INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE PERSONALIZED SERVICES THAT HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE.CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES HELP CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE BUILD THE EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS THEY NEED TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN AND SUCCEED IN SCHOOL. AT THE SAME TIME, SERVICES STRENGTHEN FAMILY STABILITY BY CONNECTING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INCLUDING FOOD ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AND HOUSING SERVICES, HELPING CREATE A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR A CHILD'S LONG-TERM SUCCESS AND WELL-BEING.ADULT AND SENIOR DAY SERVICES: ADULT DAY SERVICES EMPOWER ADULTS TO REMAIN ACTIVE, CONNECTED, AND ENGAGED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERISM, SKILL BUILDING, SOCIAL INTERACTION, VIRTUAL LEARNING, AND PERSONALIZED SUPPORT, PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP GREATER INDEPENDENCE, PURPOSE, CONFIDENCE, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING WHILE REDUCING ISOLATION AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY INCLUSION. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT ARE ALSO OFFERED. SENIOR DAY SERVICES PROVIDE WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND PERSONAL CARE FOR SENIORS WITH MEMORY LOSS OR DISABILITIES. DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES CARING FOR AN ELDERLY PARENT, SPOUSE, OR RELATIVE, THE SERVICE PROVIDES CAREGIVERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO REST, RECHARGE, OR FOCUS ON PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES DURING THE DAY. LIVING OPTIONS: LIVING OPTIONS HELPS PEOPLE LIVE SUCCESSFULLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR WITH THEIR FAMILY, BY ENABLING GREATER INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR LIFE AND COMMUNITY, WHILE REDUCING RELIANCE ON INSTITUTIONAL CARE. THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT IS TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL NEED, FROM 24/7 TO MINIMAL. ADDITIONALLY, A COORDINATED FAMILY SERVICE OPTION GUIDES FAMILIES THROUGH COMPLEX CARE JOURNEYS WITH PERSONALIZED PLANNING, ADVOCACY, AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION FOR FAMILIES CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THIS COORDINATION HELPS FAMILIES MAINTAIN STABILITY AND WELL-BEING WHILE BUILDING SUSTAINABLE CARE PLANS.EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROVIDE PERSONALIZED, ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES FIND AND RETAIN MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. INDIVIDUALS BUILD SKILLS, EARN INCOME, CONTRIBUTE THEIR TALENTS, AND PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH SUCCESSFUL, LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT, ULTIMATELY ACHIEVING GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

    Expenses $530,504,957 · Revenue $587,954,840

As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2025

As listed in Part VII of the 2025 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • MARK BERTRAND

    CHAIRPERSON

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • LYNELL DAVIS

    FIRST VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • MARIA SERRARO

    SECOND VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • HANS GETTY

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • MIKE MURTAUGH

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • DOUG CHANG

    MEMBER (THRU 01/25)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • JEROME CORE

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • ANDRE FILIP

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • MELISSA HOFFMAN

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • AMBER HOWARD

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • MICHAEL IBRAHIM

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • PAUL KOTT

    MEMBER (THRU 01/25)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • MARILYN LINDHEIM

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • SONIA MOLDOVAN

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • NIC NOVICKI

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • BECKY PORTER

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • ARTHUR SOUTHAM

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • CLAUDIA VILLAMIZAR

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • CHAD WATSON

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • MARK WHITLEY

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $792,478
    From this org
    $734,276
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $58,202
    Hours/week
    38

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $731,276
    Bonus
    $3,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $37,062
    Nontaxable benefits
    $21,140
    Filer's total
    $792,478

  • BEVERLYN MENDEZ

    COO

    Total calculated
    $665,744
    From this org
    $590,460
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $75,284
    Hours/week
    38

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $527,460
    Bonus
    $63,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $35,865
    Nontaxable benefits
    $39,419
    Filer's total
    $665,744

  • SUSAN BERGLUND

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $590,753
    From this org
    $537,186
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $53,567
    Hours/week
    38

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $484,186
    Bonus
    $53,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $32,427
    Nontaxable benefits
    $21,140
    Filer's total
    $590,753

  • PAULA POMPA CRAVEN

    CCO

    Total calculated
    $568,948
    From this org
    $518,698
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $50,250
    Hours/week
    38

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $465,698
    Bonus
    $53,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $36,250
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,000
    Filer's total
    $568,948

  • DEBORAH NIX

    CPO

    Total calculated
    $449,306
    From this org
    $392,828
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $56,478
    Hours/week
    38

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $354,828
    Bonus
    $38,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $34,793
    Nontaxable benefits
    $21,685
    Filer's total
    $449,306

  • NANCY WEINTRAUB

    CAO

    Total calculated
    $557,016
    From this org
    $490,540
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $66,476
    Hours/week
    38

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $437,540
    Bonus
    $53,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $36,197
    Nontaxable benefits
    $30,279
    Filer's total
    $557,016

The first 25 listed. 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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2025
    Revenue
    $622,282,926
    Expenses
    $619,963,327
    Contributions
    $31,578,976
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2024
    Revenue
    $535,469,987
    Expenses
    $519,760,540
    Contributions
    $27,583,680
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $445,049,396
    Expenses
    $423,422,668
    Contributions
    $25,472,706
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $358,166,998
    Expenses
    $350,769,116
    Contributions
    $24,961,373
    Grants paid
    $0

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2024 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2023 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2022 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $310,379,951
    Expenses
    $299,980,402
    Assets (EOY)
    $140,519,483

  • 2021 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $271,473,802
    Expenses
    $277,687,309
    Assets (EOY)
    $126,572,253

  • 2020 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $295,618,418
    Expenses
    $291,250,290
    Assets (EOY)
    $133,199,313

  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $269,854,929
    Expenses
    $249,146,230
    Assets (EOY)
    $124,501,440

  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $223,559,226
    Expenses
    $201,606,445
    Assets (EOY)
    $102,242,210

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations

From Schedule R Part II, where a filer lists the tax-exempt organizations it is related to by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Declared as related by

Taxable family

From Schedule R Parts I, III and IV: entities that legally are the filer, and taxable partnerships, corporations and trusts it is related to. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money.

Related corporations and trusts on its 2024 return

  • CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST(1)

    T · INVESTMENT · CA

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 23 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2025, the newest we have parsed for this organization.