Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin Inc

“The prepared form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee before the return is filed with the IRS.”

“To ensure Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable based on competent survey information, and the result of arms length bargaining. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management conform to the written purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private behavior, or in excess benefit transaction. When conducting the periodic review, the organization may, but need not, use outside advisors. If outside experts are used, their use shall not relieve the governing body of its responsibility for ensuring periodic reviews are conducted. Eash director, principal, officer and member of a committee with governing body-delegated powers annually sign a statement, which affirms such person has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply wiht the policy, and understands the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt puposes.”

“The goals of the Cheif Executive Officer CEO evaluation process are to clarify expectations of the CEOs role, responsibilities and performance results assure alignment of organizational priorities and operationalize the strategic plan through actionable work plans promote objective assessment of the performance of the CEO and changes to the CEOs compensation and benefits provide a climate for personal growth and development of the CEO provide a model for effective performance managment processes for other staff members and assure an evaluation approach consistent with our culture and provide a method for executing a part of the fiduciary responsibility of directors. The executive evaluation and compensation committee is comprised of directors who, because of their familiarity with the work of the CEO, are in a a good position to provide feedback. Examples of key results areas are services and programs, fiscal management, comprehensive development, development of directors, etc. The CEO prepares a draft of performance objectives for each key results area and reviews them with the Chair and Executive Evaluation and Compensation Committee.The human resources director provides the Chair with Easter Seals compensation survey, local non-profit surveys, and the CEOs compensation history for use in reviewing compensation ranges. The Chair and executive evaluation and compensation committee recomends to the governing body the level of compensation for the CEO based on performance, availability of funds and compensation ranges for similarly placed non-profit executives nationally, regionally and locally. In addition, the committee reports on their review of the overall compensation levels for senior leadership to assure the compensation packages are commensurate with similarly placed non-profit senior staff nationally, regionally and locally.”

“The Organization made its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request. The Organizations financial statements were available to the public on its website.”

“Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Integrated and community services”

“Mission Continued Our purpose is to lead the way to full equity, inclusion, and access.”

“Change in Net Assets Change in Value of Beneficial interest in assets held at WCCF 1,011.”

“Early Childhood Intervention Autism Continued At Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin, we believe every child deserves a strong start. Through our Early Childhood Family Services, we walk alongside parents, providing developmental screenings, parenting guidance, and access to resources that foster healthy growth and stronger parent-child bonds. By supporting families from the very beginning, we help build a foundation of stability, resilience, and opportunity for both children and their caregivers.”

“Mission Continued Our programs reflect a deep commitment to inclusion and community integration, providing personalized support that breaks down barriers and fosters meaningful connections.”