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EASTER SEALS TENNESSEE INC

EIN 62-0504893 BRENTWOOD, TN

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Revenue 2024
$21,197,188
Expenses 2024
$18,972,729

Program services were 91.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
E50Z
Classification
1000
Street
500 WILSON PIKE CIR STE 228

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 · 2024

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 $17,384,240

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • 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
    $210,474
    From this org
    $210,474
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $210,474
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $210,474
  • Andy White

    CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $112,717
    From this org
    $112,717
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Cathy McKinley

    CHIEF COMPLIANCE & HUMAN R

    Total calculated
    $105,332
    From this org
    $105,332
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Kyla Langford

    APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $114,580
    From this org
    $114,580
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Katherine Simone

    CHIEF EMPLOYMENT & SERVICE

    Total calculated
    $110,948
    From this org
    $110,948
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Susan Brown

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $127,660
    From this org
    $127,660
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Carrie Connelly

    APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS MANAGER

    Total calculated
    $107,027
    From this org
    $107,027
    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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $21,197,188
    Expenses
    $18,972,729
    Contributions
    $5,558,279
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $18,514,169
    Expenses
    $17,698,099
    Contributions
    $4,480,332
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $16,386,616
    Expenses
    $15,649,844
    Contributions
    $2,554,255
    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

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $12,659,800
    Expenses
    $12,653,482
    Assets (EOY)
    $11,706,369
  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $12,361,774
    Expenses
    $7,887,522
    Assets (EOY)
    $7,243,675
  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,952,866
    Expenses
    $7,799,718
    Assets (EOY)
    $3,903,498
  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $8,145,468
    Expenses
    $7,834,907
    Assets (EOY)
    $2,563,344
  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,717,805
    Expenses
    $7,305,385
    Assets (EOY)
    $2,254,891
  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,417,690
    Expenses
    $6,876,486
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,600,447
  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,005,898
    Expenses
    $6,767,529
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,274,845
  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,021,827
    Expenses
    $6,746,657
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,371,740

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.

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

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 11 November 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 9 November 2026 and read 9 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.