Easterseals Central Illinois

What Easterseals Central Illinois does

Easterseals Central Illinois is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides pediatric therapy, autism services, special education, and accessible recreation programs for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and other special needs across Central Illinois. Founded in 1919 as part of the Easterseals National Network, the organization operates service centers in Peoria and Bloomington, an Illinois State Board of Education-approved non-public school (Easterseals Learning Academy) in Germantown Hills, and the Timber Pointe Outdoor Center — a fully accessible camp on the shores of Lake Bloomington. In 2025 the organization served 5,105 children, including 2,549 early intervention clients and 1,158 Timber Pointe campers, delivered under CARF accreditation and HIPAA compliance.

The organization's core service portfolio spans four pediatric therapy disciplines (physical, occupational, speech, and feeding therapy), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, a multi-disciplinary Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Clinic, and a special education academy contracted by 25 Illinois school districts. Underlying the delivery model is a multi-disciplinary ABA approach in which Board Certified Behavior Analysts collaborate on-site with occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other specialists. Specialized programs include the iCan Bike adapted bicycle camp and the Easterseals Learning Academy serving students ages 5–21. Operational technology consists of third-party billing and practice-management platforms (PromptEMR for pediatric rehabilitation, CentralReach for ABA), with no proprietary AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

The revenue model is hybrid. Fee-for-service therapy is reimbursed through insurance, Medicaid, and school district contracts; the Easterseals Learning Academy is funded through per-pupil school district contracts; and a financial assistance program offsets affordability barriers. Fundraising comprises individual and corporate donations, monthly and legacy giving, matching-gift programs (notably the Caterpillar Foundation), government and foundation grants (Illinois Department of Human Services, The Autism Program of Illinois, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation), and an active annual events calendar — most prominently the Passage to India gala, which has raised over $6 million since 2006. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and operates as a regional affiliate of Easter Seals, Inc.

Name

Easterseals Central Illinois

Legal name

Easterseals Central Illinois

Website

https://ci.easterseals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Easterseals Central Illinois is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing pediatric therapy (PT, OT, speech, feeding), ABA therapy, autism diagnostics, special education, and accessible recreation to children with developmental delays and disabilities across Central Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Therapy and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Educational Services (61), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA), Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Pediatric/School-Based Occupational Therapy (OT) (EDAKAFAA), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC)

Keywords

• Pediatric therapy services
• Autism services
• Special education
• Accessible recreation programs
• Disability support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations, monthly giving programs, legacy/planned giving, and matching gift programs from corporate partners like Caterpillar Foundation.
2. Fundraising Events: Annual events including Run the Woods, Burt Mercier Memorial Claybird Classic, Fairway Fore Kids Golf Outing, Jim Dandy Golf Outing, Passage to India gala, Black & Blue Ball, Tribute Dinner, and Community Rally.
3. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding from The Autism Program of Illinois, Illinois Department of Human Services, and Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants.
4. Therapy Services and Education Programs: Fee-for-service therapy programs including pediatric physical, occupational, speech, and feeding therapy, ABA therapy, and special education services through school district contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Easterseals Central Illinois delivers pediatric therapy and rehabilitation services (physical, occupational, speech, and feeding therapy), autism services including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and diagnostic evaluations, special education through the Easterseals Learning Academy, and accessible outdoor recreation at the Timber Pointe Outdoor Center for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and other special needs from birth through age 21 across Central Illinois.

Product overview

Easterseals Central Illinois is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of pediatric therapy and support services for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and special needs from birth through age 21. The core service portfolio includes four pediatric therapy disciplines (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Feeding Therapy) delivered at Peoria and Bloomington Service Centers, alongside specialized Autism Services featuring ABA Therapy, ASD Diagnostic Clinic, and New Diagnosis Orientation. The organization operates the Easterseals Learning Academy (ISBE-approved special education facility serving ages 5-21) and manages Timber Pointe Outdoor Center (fully accessible camp on Lake Bloomington). A robust calendar of fundraising events—including Run the Woods, Passage to India gala, Black & Blue Ball, Tribute Dinner, Community Rally, golf outings, and claybird classic—supports operations. Financial assistance programs ensure access regardless of financial circumstances. The organization holds CARF Accreditation and operates as part of the Easterseals National Network with locations across Central Illinois.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Easterseals Learning Academy: A specialized educational environment providing individualized instruction for students with disabilities, ages 5-21, approved by the Illinois State Board of Education as a non-public private facility.
• Timber Pointe Outdoor Center
• iCan Bike

Products and services

• Pediatric Physical Therapy Expert physical therapy helping children build strength, coordination, balance, and mobility through personalized care plans. The Peoria location features a warm-water therapeutic pool and advanced equipment. Designed for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and special needs.
• Pediatric Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy helping children gain skills for daily activities, self-care, and school readiness through engaging activities and expert guidance addressing fine motor development, sensory regulation, and executive functioning. For children with developmental delays and disabilities.
• Pediatric Speech Therapy Speech-language pathology services helping children develop communication skills from articulation and language development to social language and feeding/swallowing therapy. Team has average 10 years of experience. For children with speech and language delays.
• Pediatric Feeding Therapy Evidence-based feeding interventions addressing oral-motor skills, texture and food introduction, sensory-based feeding challenges, and swallowing safety with collaborative care from feeding specialists, speech therapists, and dietitians. For children with feeding difficulties.
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Evidence-based ABA therapy for individuals up to age 21 providing individualized treatment within a multi-disciplinary collaborative environment with on-site BCBA supervision. Offered at Peoria and Bloomington locations for children with autism spectrum disorder.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Clinic Multi-disciplinary diagnostic clinic providing comprehensive evaluations for young children, offering families clarity, support, and treatment recommendations. One of few such clinics in Illinois.
• Autism New Diagnosis Orientation Family orientation program (Autism 101) helping parents, extended family and friends understand Autism Spectrum Disorder, available interventions, and community resources. Virtual sessions held quarterly.
• Easterseals Learning Academy Illinois State Board of Education approved non-public special education facility serving students ages 5-21 with autism, emotional disabilities, developmental delays, or intellectual/health impairments. Partnered with 25 Illinois school districts for contracted placements.
• Timber Pointe Outdoor Center Fully accessible camp on shores of Lake Bloomington offering inclusive experiences for children and adults with and without disabilities. Features accessible facilities including swimming, archery, boating, zipline, rock climbing, and recently grant-funded automatic doors for campers with paralysis.
• iCan Bike Camp Week-long camp teaching individuals with disabilities to ride two-wheel bicycles using adapted bikes, specialized instruction, and trained spotters. Participants must be at least 8 years old with a 20-inch minimum inseam and commit to all five days.
• Financial Assistance Program Financial assistance program helping families facing financial challenges access therapy and services for their children. Applications available via online form or email [email protected].

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,105 children served in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDA partners with Easterseals to host MDA Summer Camp at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, bringing campers with neuromuscular diseases for week-long accessible camp experiences.
• Passage to India Event Sponsors and FounderscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPassage to India gala, entering 20th year, has raised over $6 million since 2006. Event founders Seshadri Guha and Dr. Meenakshy Aiyer, along with Board of Directors representing various corporations and healthcare organizations in Central Illinois.
• Mid-Illini BanditsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGirls' travel softball organization (9 teams) that created Angels 4 Autism fundraising event benefiting Easterseals Central Illinois, raising $39,000 over three years. President Brandon Gore's son Brady received services from Easterseals.
• Easterseals National NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEasterseals Central Illinois is part of the Easterseals national network, sharing branding, best practices, program standards, and collaborative data sharing to understand impact of programs and services.
• 25 Illinois School DistrictscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool districts contract with Easterseals Learning Academy to provide alternative educational placement for students with disabilities who have not been successful in their home districts.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): CARD is one of the largest ABA therapy providers in the U.S., delivering clinical services, diagnostic evaluations, and family support. It directly competes on ABA therapy, autism assessment, and integrated treatment, though at much larger geographic scale and as a for-profit operator.
• Centria Healthcare: Centria Healthcare is a national ABA therapy and autism services provider serving pediatric and adult populations across multiple states. It directly competes with Easterseals Central Illinois on ABA therapy, autism diagnostics, and home-based services, but operates as a for-profit with different funding economics.
• Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers: Hopebridge is a large multi-state provider of ABA therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and autism diagnostic services for pediatric populations. It directly competes with Easterseals Central Illinois in integrated autism and pediatric therapy, though with a for-profit, chain-clinic model versus the nonprofit community-affiliate model.
• Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley: Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley is a sibling regional affiliate within the Easterseals National Network serving suburban Chicago and northern Illinois. It offers pediatric therapy, autism services, and adult day programs with the same branding and programmatic structure, making it the closest functional peer for benchmarking service lines and operating model.
• AbilityPath (formerly Abilities United / Community Gatepath): AbilityPath is a nonprofit providing pediatric therapy, early intervention, autism services, and special education supports for children with developmental disabilities. It directly compares to Easterseals Central Illinois as a multi-service regional nonprofit serving similar populations with similar service portfolios.

Regional players

• Easterseals Wisconsin: Easterseals Wisconsin is another regional Easterseals affiliate providing pediatric therapy, autism services, and camp programs for individuals with disabilities. Comparable in service portfolio and nonprofit structure to Easterseals Central Illinois but operating across Wisconsin rather than Illinois.

Others

• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA): MDA is a national nonprofit focused on neuromuscular disease that operates accessible summer camp programming - including at Easterseals Central Illinois' Timber Pointe. It is a peer in accessible recreation for children with disabilities and a key operational partner, though not a direct service competitor.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: The Arc is a national nonprofit network providing advocacy, case management, and direct services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It overlaps with Easterseals Central Illinois in serving IDD populations and family support, but operates primarily through local chapters with broader advocacy focus.
• Variety - the Children's Charity: Variety is an international children's charity funding mobility equipment, accessibility programs, and inclusive recreation for children with disabilities. It overlaps with Easterseals Central Illinois in adaptive equipment provision and accessible programming, but operates primarily as a grantmaker rather than direct service provider.
• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Marcus Autism Center: Marcus Autism Center is a leading pediatric autism diagnostic and treatment center affiliated with a major children's hospital system. It is comparable to Easterseals Central Illinois on multi-disciplinary autism diagnosis and ABA therapy, but operates at much larger scale with hospital-based infrastructure and research capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/EastersealsCI
• Instagraminstagram.com/eastersealsci

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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