Easter Seals Inc.

“Easterseals, Inc. updated its bylaws on October 18, 2018 to incorporate the following changes: - Not less than 15 and not more than 21 voting board members - Self-perpetuating (the board elects its own successors) - Officer Terms 2 years instead of 1 year - Chair must appoint at least 1 non-national board member volunteer from affiliates to serve on every board committee except the Executive Committee - The National Board shall include three (3) Affiliate CEOs of member affiliates as voting national board members. Affiliate CEOs may only serve one 3-year term except ALC Chair who will serve consistent with their ALC Chair term. Affiliate CEOs cannot serve as board officers. - Elimination of the House of Delegates and its current duties transferred to the national board. - Transfer of House Nominating Committee Functions to the Board”

“The membership of Easter Seals, Inc. 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 with the IRS.”

“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 Easterseals. 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.”

“Easterseals, upon request, will provide copies of any of the following documents to the general public for the same period of disclosure as set forth in IRC section 6104(d): 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 Easterseals website (www.easterseals.com).”

“Other Professional Fees: Program service expenses 2,702,189. Management and general expenses 203,936. Fundraising expenses 434,036. Total expenses 3,340,161. Demonstration Programs: Program service expenses 474,561. Management and general expenses 35,815. Fundraising expenses 76,225. Total expenses 586,601. SCSEP Chicago Participant Payments: Program service expenses 1,104,690. Management and general expenses 83,371. Fundraising expenses 177,439. Total expenses 1,365,500. Training Services & Seminars: Program service expenses 1,938. Management and general expenses 146. Fundraising expenses 311. Total expenses 2,395. Transportation Services: Program service expenses 672,776. Management and general expenses 50,775. Fundraising expenses 108,063. Total expenses 831,614. Management Advisory: Program service expenses 4,045. Management and general expenses 305. Fundraising expenses 650. Total expenses 5,000.”

“Pension liability adjustments other than net periodic benefit cost 249,085. Change in value of split interest agreements -302,570. Market Adjustment to Prior Awards 203,894.”