Easter Seals Inc.

“The membership of Easter Seals shall consist of two (2) classes: Affiliates and Provisional Affiliates. Both classes shall have the right to vote, acting through their duly designated delegates to the National House, except the right of a Provisional Affiliate to vote may be restricted or denied as provided in the by-laws.”

“The members of the organization, acting through their duly designated delegates to the National House, have the right to nominate and elect certain Easter Seals Inc. directors.”

“The members of the organization, acting through their duly designated delegates to the National House, have the following rights: -Recommend policy -Overrule policy -Amend articles of incorporation -Ratify certain by-laws -Repeal or amend by-laws”

“The Form 990 was provided to the audit committee prior to the final submission. The audit committee, per its charter, is granted authority by the Board to review the Form 990. Additionally, all board members were provided an electronic copy of the Form 990, including all supplemental schedules, prior to its filing.”

“1) Conflict of Interest forms were sent out and completed by board members and employees for this year. The Conflict of Interest Policy and forms for volunteers and staff have been recently reviewed by legal counsel to ensure they are consistent with all appropriate requirements and regulations. 2) All conflict of interest forms completed by board members and staff are reviewed by Human Resources to determine if any potential conflicts exist and any potential issues are resolved.”

“The Executive Evaluation and Compensation Committee evaluates the performance and reviews and establishes the compensation of the president and chief executive officer of Easter Seals. The Committee also reviews compensation of key executive team members. Comparable compensation data, prepared by several outside sources, is shared with the committee to assist them in their decision-making. The committee's decisions are formally documented in minutes.”

“Easter Seals upon request will provide copies of any of the following documents to the general public: 1) Form 1023, 2) Form 990, 3) Form 990-T, 4) governing documents, 5) conflict of interest policy, and 6) financial statements. Additionally, the prior three years of Forms 990 and the financial statements are available on the Easter Seals Inc. website (www.easterseals.com).”

“At Easter Seals we believe in possibilities. We are advocates for what people with disabilities and special needs can do when given the chance. We have high expectations. And, very often, people are amazed at what they can achieve. Easter Seals offers help, hope and answers for children and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and other special needs -- and for their families. We create life-changing solutions through therapy, training, education and support services so people living with disabilities can live, learn, work, play and contribute to society. While we provide many services based on community needs, we currently focus on these critical areas of need: -Identifying and serving young children at risk for developmental delays, autism and disabilities -Assisting a new generation of veterans with special needs and disabilities and their families, via Easter Seals Dixon Center, providing opportunities for meaningful employment, access to education and healthcare/wellness -Creating community-based services and family support for adults with disabilities and caregivers -Building Easter Seals Brain Health Center to expand on the therapies we've always offered, while creating life-changing, 21st century solutions for everyone”

“Pension liability adjustments other than net periodic benefit cost 3,172,431.”