Nonprofit · EIN 04-2103867
EASTER SEALS MASSACHUSETTS INC
Tax-exempt · WORCESTER, MA 01608
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $19,414,434 | $17,651,009 | $1,763,425 | $30,591,810 | $5,515,591 | $25,076,219 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $16,302,587 | $17,117,808 | -$815,221 | $27,531,395 | $5,142,551 | $22,388,844 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $15,229,978 | $14,855,121 | $374,857 | $26,740,704 | $4,874,405 | $21,866,299 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,245,576
- of which government grants
- $7,414,476
- Program service revenue
- $8,615,459
- Investment income
- $563,438
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $397,968
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$10,039
- Other revenue
- -$10,039
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,485,492
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $505,855
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,923,600
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,556,362
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,690
- Accounting fees
- $85,128
- Occupancy
- $434,098
- Travel
- $140,383
- Depreciation
- $422,703
- Program services (functional)
- $14,930,602
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,102,324
- Fundraising (functional)
- $618,083
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,531,395
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,591,810
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,515,591
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,076,219
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,443,262
- Publicly traded securities
- $14,733,765
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,377,608
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,698,611
- Gross receipts
- $20,848,825
- Employees
- 391
- Volunteers
- 279
- Year formed
- 1944
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL MEDEIROS | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 35 | $243,068 | $31,449 |
| CHERYL LAZZARO | CFO & VP ADMINISTRATION Officer | 35 | $166,309 | $32,053 |
| ERIC ODDLEIFSON | VP COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $117,587 | $29,578 |
| KIMBERLY SOKOL | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $144,488 | $1,922 |
| YOUCEF BELLIL | VP PUBLIC AFF. & YOUTH SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $130,263 | $2,024 |
| CYNDI FORCIER | VP DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $126,769 | $957 |
| ANDREA FREEMAN | AVP OF REHAB SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $116,997 | $869 |
| COLLIN BRAY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT GREGORY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AVERY GRAY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA FRACASSA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTINE BLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON CORT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
21 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN FRANZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAUREEN GOLDIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GLORIA GUERRERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HIGGINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE LESLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARYELLEN MACRAE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MERRILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE OLIARI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM ONCAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CESAR RODRIGUES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY SALERNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA STAPLETON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OLIVIA THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIK TOBIAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER WHITNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY KITTLE | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 8/31/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR MAURA DALY IVERSEN | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 8/31/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE WIEMEYER | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 8/31/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON THOMPKINS | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 8/31/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL MEDEIROS | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 35 | $230,296 | $28,049 |
| CHERYL LAZZARO | CFO & VP ADMINISTRATION Officer | 35 | $163,140 | $28,176 |
| ERIC ODDLEIFSON | VP COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERV. Highest-paid employee | 35 | $115,652 | $26,299 |
| KIMBERLY SOKOL | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $138,400 | $1,899 |
| YOUCEF BELLIL | VP PUBLIC AFF. & YOUTH SERV. Highest-paid employee | 35 | $124,550 | $2,030 |
| CYNDI FORCIER | VP DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $123,231 | $931 |
| ANDREA FREEMAN | AVP OF REHAB SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $113,588 | $840 |
| DAWN SEIPLE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLIN BRAY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRANDA MCCARTHY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AVERY GRAY | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE M LESLIE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY KITTLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA FRACASSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID S HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MAURA DALY IVERSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID YAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYELLEN MACRAE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CESAR RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE WIEMEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE LOUZAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MERRILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT GREGORY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM ONCAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY E SALERNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON V THOMPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN FRANZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLORIA GUERRERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA STAPLETON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK TOBIAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK RODMAN | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 9/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL MEDEIROS | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 35 | $212,682 | $24,792 |
| CHERYL LAZZARO | CFO & VP ADMINISTRATION Officer | 35 | $159,453 | $24,433 |
| ERIC ODDLEIFSON | VP COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $113,299 | $23,424 |
| KIMBERLY SOKOL | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $115,909 | $15,888 |
| YOUCEF BELLIL | VP PUBLIC AFFAIRS & YOUTH Highest-paid employee | 35 | $121,968 | $2,035 |
| CYNDI FORCIER | VP DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $120,168 | $905 |
| ANDREA FREEMAN | AVP OF REHAB SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $107,551 | $800 |
| PATRICIA DAVIDSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN SEIPLE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLIN BRAY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRANDA MCCARTHY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE M LESLIE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY KITTLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANISSA BATTAGLINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BORDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA CRONIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA FRACASSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AVERY GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID S HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MAURA DALY IVERSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK RODMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID YAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYELLEN MACRAE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CESAR RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE WIEMEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE LOUZAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MERRILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA SALVATORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT GREGORY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM ONCAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY E SALERNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON V THOMPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 18 CHESTNUT STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01608-1556
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PAUL MEDEIROS, 18 CHESTNUT STREET 200, WORCESTER, MA 01608
- Signed the 990
- CHERYL LAZZARO, CFO & VP ADMINISTRATION
- Phone
- (508) 751-6304
- Website
- EASTERSEALSMA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AAFCPAS INC
Mission
EASTER SEALS MASSACHUSETTS IS A STATEWIDE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT HAS BEEN HELPING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES FOR OVER 75 YEARS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND PLAY.
Program accomplishments
- REHABILITATIVE SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES STAFF OF SPEECH AND THERAPISTS (OT), AND BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS (BCBA) TO ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT MASSACHUSETTS. ESMA PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS, DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS, SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES, EARLY INTERVENTION AGENCIES, AND VARIOUS OTHER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. WE OFFER EXPERTISE IN INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENTS, DOCUMENTATION, CUSTOMIZED ASSESSMENTS, AND DISCHARGES, AS WELL AS PROGRAM OVERSIGHT. ESMA THERAPISTS AND BCBA CLINICIANS TO SUCCESSFULLY TREAT CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFESPAN.Expenses $3,977,328 · revenue $4,480,039
- ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY-RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY AS A LEADER IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY. DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022, ESMA'S SERVICES HELPED OVER 3,000 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES EXPAND THEIR INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING TOOLS AND EXPERTISE TO ACCESS EDUCATION, JOBS, AND THEIR COMMUNITY. HIGH AND LOW TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO CANNOT MEET ALL OF THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS THROUGH SPEECH, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY OFFERS UNIQUE APPROACHES THAT ASSIST ELDERS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO PLAN FOR A SAFE, HAPPY AND INDEPENDENT LIFE AT HOME, WORK, OR SCHOOL.Expenses $4,886,603 · grants $1,461,187 · revenue $1,723,092
- 1. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES DEVELOP THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO GET AND KEEP JOBS IN TODAY'S COMPETITIVE WORKPLACE. THE PROGRAM OFFERS PRE-EMPLOYMENT JOB TRAINING SERVICES AND INDIVIDUALIZED JOB PLACEMENT. 2. COLLEGE NAVIGATOR PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES TO COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES BASED ON THEIR GOALS, STRENGTHS, AND NEEDS. OUR NAVIGATORS ASSIST STUDENTS IN IDENTIFYING BARRIERS, ADVOCATING FOR THE STUDENT'S NEEDS, AND ACCESSING COLLEGE SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO REACH GRADUATION.3. YOUTH LEADERSHIP - YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AGES, 13 TO 25, TO DEVELOP THEIR ABILITIES AND EXPAND THE POSSIBILITIES THEY SEE FOR THEMSELVES.Expenses $6,066,671 · grants $24,305 · revenue $2,412,328
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2103867
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1947
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,591,810
- Income (IRS master file)
- $20,848,825
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $19,414,434 | $17,651,009 | $30,591,810 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $15,229,978 | $14,855,121 | $26,740,704 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $20,941,318 | $13,328,388 | $23,700,531 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2103867).
Questions about EASTER SEALS MASSACHUSETTS INC
- What is the EIN of EASTER SEALS MASSACHUSETTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EASTER SEALS MASSACHUSETTS INC is 04-2103867.
- Is EASTER SEALS MASSACHUSETTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1947.
- Are donations to EASTER SEALS MASSACHUSETTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EASTER SEALS MASSACHUSETTS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of EASTER SEALS MASSACHUSETTS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EASTER SEALS MASSACHUSETTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EASTER SEALS MASSACHUSETTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names PAUL MEDEIROS.
- Who are the officers and directors of EASTER SEALS MASSACHUSETTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 36 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $243,068 (PAUL MEDEIROS, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does EASTER SEALS MASSACHUSETTS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $19,414,434, expenses of $17,651,009 and total assets of $30,591,810 at year end.
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