Easterseals

What Easterseals does

Easterseals (legally Easter Seals, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1919 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, operating through a national affiliate network of 100+ organizations that deliver disability services across all major U.S. regions. The organization serves 1.5 million children and adults with disabilities, caregivers, veterans, and military families each year, with a service portfolio spanning 14 core areas including early childhood care, autism services, adult day services, employment and job training, mental health services, therapy and rehabilitative care, transportation and mobility, and veterans and military family services. At least 70% of families served use more than one Easterseals service, indicating a multi-service, cross-life-stage care model. Core digital tools include a zip-code-based Find Your Easterseals locator, a free ASQ-3 child development screening tool, and a mental health screening tool, supplemented by podcasts and an annual sensory toys gift guide.

The organization is funded through a diversified mix of corporate philanthropy, foundation grants, government contracts, and individual donations. The signature funding relationship is with Century 21 Real Estate, which has contributed $138.5 million cumulatively since 1979 (approximately $3.1 million raised in 2023). Material recent grants include $1.3 million from Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation for digital literacy, $750,000 from Abbott Fund for health equity, and $1 million from the U.S. Department of Labor for the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program. Strategic corporate partners include Century 21, IBM, Voya Cares, Comcast NBCUniversal, Abbott Fund, Coca-Cola, General Motors, JP Morgan Chase, Freddie Mac, and Albertsons Foundation. Operational delivery occurs through operating affiliates (Easterseals DC MD VA, Easterseals MORC Michigan, Easterseals Massachusetts) and a joint venture with Goodwill (Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via local affiliates rather than a centralized sales motion, with digital discovery through the website and locator tool. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, but the organization maintains top-tier accountability certifications including Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating, BBB Accredited Charity status, HIPAA compliance, and W3C WAI accessibility conformance.

Name

Easterseals

Legal name

Easter Seals, Inc.

Website

https://easterseals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Easterseals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1919 that delivers disability, autism, veterans, early childhood, and employment services to 1.5 million children and adults annually through a national network of 100+ affiliates across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability & Community Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterans Adult Day Programs (HSABANAH), Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC), Special Needs Nanny Services (HSAAABAL)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Nonprofit social services
• Rehabilitative care
• Autism support services
• Veteran reintegration programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Corporate Philanthropy and Fundraising: Long-term partnerships with corporations like Century 21 that raise funds through annual campaigns and events. In 2023, Century 21 System raised nearly $3.1 million for Easterseals, with lifetime contributions of $138.5 million since 1979.
2. Foundation Grants: Major grants from foundations supporting specific programs. Examples include $1.3 million from Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation for digital literacy programs and $750,000 from Abbott Fund for health equity initiatives.
3. Government Contracts: Federal funding from U.S. Department of Labor for programs like Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program ($1,000,000 in awards)
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations through website, planned giving, workplace matching, cryptocurrency, stock donations, and donor-advised funds

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Easterseals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers a comprehensive suite of disability and community services through a network of 100+ affiliated organizations across the United States. Core offerings span 14 service areas including Adult Day Services, Assistive Technology, Autism Services, Camp & Recreation, Caregiving, Early Childhood Care, Education, Employment & Job Training, In-Home Care, Mental Health Services, Therapy & Rehabilitative Care, Transportation & Mobility, and Veterans & Military Families programs, serving 1.5 million children, adults, caregivers, and veterans annually.

Product overview

Easterseals is a national nonprofit organization providing expert caregiving and support services across disabilities and stages of life through a network of 100+ affiliates. The organization operates as a comprehensive service provider rather than a technology product company, offering essential services to 1.5 million children and adults annually. Services span 14 core areas including Adult Day Services, Assistive Technology, Autism Services, Camp & Recreation, Early Childhood Care, Employment & Job Training, Mental Health Services, Therapy & Rehabilitative Care, Transportation & Mobility, and Veterans & Military Families. The national organization coordinates affiliate operations while providing digital tools including child and mental health screening tools, podcasts, and the annual Holiday Sensory Toys Gift Guide. Key programs include the Disability Film Challenge, Indiana Autism Connections, Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP), and Veteran Staffing Network (VSN).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Affiliate Network Services
• Adult Day Services
• Assistive Technology Services
• Autism Services
• Camp & Recreation Services
• Caregiving Services
• Early Childhood Care
• Education Programs
• Employment & Job Training
• In-Home Care
• Mental Health Services
• Therapy & Rehabilitative Care
• Transportation & Mobility
• Veterans & Military Families Services
• Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP)
• Veteran Staffing Network (VSN)
• Holiday Sensory Toys Gift Guide
• Disability Film Challenge

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.5 million children and adults served annually through national affiliate network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Goodwill-Easter Seals MinnesotamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2025Joint venture operating as Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota, opening new Career & Services Campus in St. Paul to expand workforce training and support programs serving over 5,000 Minnesotans annually
• Century 21 Real EstatecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 July 2024Longest corporate partnership (45+ years) with Century 21 System raising funds annually for Easterseals. In 2023, raised nearly $3.1 million, bringing lifetime contributions to $138.5 million since 1979. Includes International Week of Giving campaigns, charity events, and board participation (Greg Sexton, COO, serves on Easterseals National Board).
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational partnership providing AI and technology courses to Easterseals Colorado clients through the Job Exploration and Transition Training (JETT) program. Courses help disabled individuals stay current with technology knowledge while earning certificates to bolster resumes.
• Voya CaresmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership commissioned original research on disabled veterans and employers. Joint report 'Disabled Veterans and Employers: Moving From Surviving to Thriving' explores employer support for veterans with disabilities and their caregivers.
• Coca-ColaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Easterseals mission among nation's top companies
• General MotorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Easterseals mission among nation's top companies
• Freddie MacminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Easterseals mission among nation's top companies

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit operating a federation of 150+ local Goodwill organizations focused on workforce training, employment placement, and disability services. Direct overlap with Easterseals on vocational rehabilitation, employment training, and the JV partner in Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota.
• The Arc of the United States: National nonprofit federation serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through advocacy, employment support, and direct services. Closely comparable to Easterseals on IDD service delivery and policy advocacy.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National nonprofit providing services and supports for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, including assistive technology, housing, and advocacy. Direct overlap on disability services, assistive technology, and federal advocacy.
• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA): National nonprofit funding research and providing care services (clinics, summer camp, support groups) for neuromuscular diseases. Comparable on disability service delivery, fundraising model (corporate partnerships like MDA Shamrocks), and clinical care center networks.
• Special Olympics International: Global nonprofit providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Comparable on disability-focused programming, national affiliate structure, and Camp & Recreation offerings similar to Easterseals.
• AbilityOne (SourceAmerica): SourceAmerica administers the AbilityOne Program, which creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities through federal contracts. Directly comparable on disability employment services and government contracting relationships.

Emerging players

• National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS): National nonprofit advocating for and providing resources to individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Comparable on the IDD service segment specifically, though narrower in scope than Easterseals' full disability platform.
• Autism Society of America: National nonprofit providing information, referrals, and advocacy for the autism community. Relevant given Easterseals' autism services and the launch of Indiana Autism Connections, though Autism Society is more advocacy-focused.

Broad incumbents

• American Red Cross: Large national humanitarian nonprofit with broad fundraising reach, volunteer mobilization, and federal partnerships. Comparable on scale, federal contracting, and disaster/relief positioning, though mission focus differs.
• Sevita Health: For-profit provider of home and community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism services. Comparable on the IDD/autism service delivery model, though for-profit rather than nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Easter_Seals
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/easterseals1
• Facebookfacebook.com/easterseals
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/easter-seals-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/eastersealshq
• Pinterestpinterest.com/easterseals

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds8 records

Investors6 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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