Skip to main content

Nonprofit · EIN 51-0066728

EASTER SEALS DELAWARE & MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE INC

Also known as KENAN SKLENAR

Tax-exempt · NEW CASTLE, DE 19720

Financials

$30M$26.6M2022$31.6M$29M2023$37.2M$31.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EASTER SEALS DELAWARE & MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$37,229,468$31,571,449$5,658,019$64,735,710$5,205,721$59,529,989
August 31, 2024990$31,564,067$28,970,677$2,593,390$61,361,782$8,232,348$53,129,434
August 31, 2023990$30,020,349$26,638,568$3,381,781$54,658,988$5,615,224$49,043,764
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,717,061
of which government grants
$2,336,533
Program service revenue
$31,378,606
Investment income
$923,440
Net rental income
$17,904
Net gain from sales of assets
$65,576
Net income from fundraising events
$192,457
Other revenue
$210,361

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,136,125
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$749,999
Other salaries and wages
$16,960,128
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$22,562,664
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$1,506,005
Travel
$849,030
Depreciation
$1,079,832
Program services (functional)
$27,144,962
Management and general (functional)
$3,703,806
Fundraising (functional)
$722,681

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$61,361,782
Total assets, end of year
$64,735,710
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,205,721
Net assets, end of year
$59,529,989
Land, buildings and equipment
$24,717,566
Publicly traded securities
$13,572,554
Net assets without donor restrictions
$54,539,423
Net assets with donor restrictions
$4,990,566
Gross receipts
$37,512,993
Employees
397
Volunteers
450
Year formed
1948
State of legal domicile
DE

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KEN SKLENARPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$229,520$48,433
PAM REUTHERCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$214,076$26,317
MAGGIE COLLEEN WEBBCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$190,475$47,415
PAM PATONECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$177,291$28,600
VERNA HENSLEYVP OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Key employee
40$174,453$21,485
CHERYL CORNVP OF DEVELOPMENT
Key employee
40$162,074$23,294
MICHELLE BLANKENSHIPVP OF PROGRAMS - KENT
Highest-paid employee
40$147,969$31,244
DONNIA M MELTON-TOGBANYAHNVP OF PROGRAMS - NCC
Highest-paid employee
1$137,751$40,095
EUGENE A AUCOTTVP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$132,744$22,386
ANTHONY G COLLINSDIRECTOR OF I.T.
Highest-paid employee
40$121,176$21,402
JOSEPH A GUARIANOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PENNY SARIDAKISCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOSEPH HOLTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PIERRE A ANDERSONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAVID C DOANEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
24 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID DOUGHERTYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT JA FRASERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MATTHEW P PAYNEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFFREY GOSNEARMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK L GRANGERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIE GRILLIOTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROGER HARRELLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROGER KIRTLEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CYNTHIA MORGANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SKIP PENNELLAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
THOMAS L CORRIGANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NISHA LODHAVIAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
THOMAS J MOOREMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAULA SWAINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DALE KERNSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY JANE WILLISMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER L MATHEWSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHARMAINE S WRIGHTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NIKKIA SQUIRESMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAULA HILLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WALTER KOWALMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BERNICE WHALEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL J TRETINATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SARA LARCHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 38 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KEN SKLENARPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$226,773$47,590
PAM REUTHERCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$206,437$24,268
MAGGIE COLLEEN WEBBCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$167,110$43,466
PAM PATONECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$170,909$23,806
VERNA HENSLEYVP OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Key employee
40$173,136$19,930
CHERYL CORNVP OF DEVELOPMENT
Key employee
40$163,563$26,090
MICHELLE BLANKENSHIPVP OF PROGRAMS - KENT
Highest-paid employee
40$142,847$30,339
DONNIA M MELTON-TOGBANYAHNVP OF PROGRAMS - NCC
Highest-paid employee
1$124,022$39,966
EUGENE A AUCOTTVP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$129,073$21,198
ANTHONY G COLLINSDIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TE
Highest-paid employee
40$117,601$15,720
JOSEPH A GUARIANOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PENNY SARIDAKISCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AMY M WALLSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PIERRE A ANDERSONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAVID C DOANEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID DOUGHERTYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT JA FRASERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATTHEW P PAYNEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFFREY GOSNEARMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK L GRANGERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JULIE GRILLIOTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROGER HARRELLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROGER KIRTLEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CYNTHIA MORGANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SKIP PENNELLAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
THOMAS L CORRIGANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NISHA LODHAVIAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
THOMAS J MOOREMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAULA SWAINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RANDOLPH SMITHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY JANE WILLISMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIFER L MATHEWSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHARMAINE S WRIGHTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NIKKIA SQUIRESMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAULA HILLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTINE SAUERSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BERNICE WHALEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL J TRETINATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 38 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KEN SKLENARPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$227,638$46,879
PAM REUTHERCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$204,878$23,240
PAM PATONECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$154,768$24,106
MAGGIE COLLEEN WEBBCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$135,431$43,137
MICHELLE BLANKENSHIPVP OF PROGRAMS - KENT
Highest-paid employee
40$149,378$28,951
VERNA HENSLEYVP OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Key employee
40$156,929$19,641
DONNIA MELTON-TOGBANYAHNVP OF PROGRAMS - NCC
Highest-paid employee
40$117,121$39,898
EUGENE A AUCOTTVP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$130,174$20,714
ANTHONY G COLLINSDIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Highest-paid employee
40$117,737$16,796
JOSEPH A GUARIANOCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PENNY SARIDAKISVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AMY M WALLSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PIERRE A ANDERSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAVID C DOANEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID DOUGHERTYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT JA FRASERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID GOODMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFFREY GOSNEARMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK L GRANGERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JULIE GRILLIOTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROGER HARRELLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROGER KIRTLEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CYNTHIA MORGANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SKIP PENNELLAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
THOMAS L CORRIGANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NISHA LODHAVIAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
THOMAS J MOOREMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAULA SWAINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MINDI MOORE TUNNELLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY JANE WILLISMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIFER L MATHEWSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARMAINE S WRIGHTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NIKKIA SQUIRESMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAULA HILLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTINE SAUERSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN MAGERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL J TRETINAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
THOMAS D WRENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
61 ORPORATE CIR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-0000
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PAMELA PATONE, 61 CORPORATE CIRCLE, NEW CASTLE, DE 197202405
Signed the 990
PAMELA PATONE, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Phone
(302) 324-4444
Return prepared by
BELFINT LYONS & SHUMAN PA

Mission

EASTER SEALS PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND PLAY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ADULT & SENIOR SERVICES DAY PROGRAMS SERVE ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES WITH FACILITY-BASED AND COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES ENCOMPASSING CHOICES OF EDUCATIONAL, LEISURE AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION SECURES DOOR TO DOOR TRANSPORTATION THROUGH DART. DAY HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED BY STAFF INCLUDING FULL-TIME NURSES ON A SHORT-TERM OR LONG-TERM BASIS. INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED ACCORDING TO THEIR PREFERENCES AND NEEDS. ALL DAY SERVICE OPTIONS PROVIDE A RESPITE FUNCTION TO FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS, ALLOWING THEM TO WORK OR DO OTHER THINGS DURING PROGRAM HOURS. 367 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $7,071,524 · revenue $5,723,079
  • PERSONAL ATTENDANT SERVICES HELPS SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES, WITH ATTENDANT SUPPORT FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PERSONAL HYGIENE, WHEN THE ABSENCE OF THIS MIGHT RESULT IN ADMISSION TO A NURSING FACILITY. THE INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING SERVICES IS THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD AND EASTER SEALS PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR PAYROLL, TAX, AND WORKER'S COMPENSATION COMPLIANCE. THE ATTENDANT IS OFTEN A TRUSTED FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND, AND THE PROGRAM IS OPERATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF DELAWARE. THERE WERE 3,867 PROGRAM PARTICPANTS AND CAREGIVERS DURING THE YEAR.
    Expenses $6,392,056 · revenue $15,820,551
  • OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION THERAPY PROGRAMS UTILIZE PHYSICAL THERAPISTS,OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS WHO DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH A VARIETY OF ORTHOPEDIC AND NEUROLOGICAL DIAGNOSES, INCLUDING SPINAL CORD INJURY, BRAIN INJURY, STROKE, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, PARKINSON'S DISEASE, MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AND AUTISM. THE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 3 YEARS OF AGE DIAGNOSED WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS. INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE TREATMENT FROM A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS. APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS FOCUSES ON IMPROVING SPECIFIC BEHAVIORS,FUNCITONAL COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL SKILLS, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, AND ADAPTIVE LEARNING SKILLS. THE PROGRAM USES BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS AND REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIANS TO PROVIDE ASSESSMENT,TREATMENT PLANNING, PARENT EDUCATION, AND INTERVENTION TO CHILDREN WITH A MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM AS A COMPLIMENT TO THE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM. THESE SERVICES ARE TYPICALLY PROVIDED IN THE CHILD'S HOME OR DAYCARE, BUT MAY ALSO BE OFFERED AT EASTER SEALS FACILITIES LOCATED IN EACH COUNTY. 1,739 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
    Expenses $5,605,073 · revenue $4,088,174
  • JOB TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ALLOWS ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO PURSUE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP EMPLOYMENT. EASTER SEALS WORKS TO FIND A COMPETITIVE JOB MATCH AND PROVIDE COACHING UNTIL DAILY SUPPORT CAN BE PROVIDED BY THE EMPLOYER. GROUP EMPLOYMENT ALLOWS PEOPLE TO WORK UNDER ONGOING SUPERVISION WHILE PERFORMING CONTRACT WORK IN COMMUNITY BUSINESSES. IN BOTH INSTANCES, EASTER SEALS' STAFF PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT FOR LONG-TERM JOB RETENTION. 171 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
    Expenses $8,076,309 · grants $1,136,125 · revenue $5,746,802
  • RECREATION & RESPITE PROGRAM GIVES CAREGIVERS A BREAK FROM THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTINUOUS CARE. THE STAFF AT CAMP FAIRLEE IS TRAINED TO OFFER CARE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, WITH NURSES AND MEDICAL CARE AVAILABLE. SITUATED IN CHESTERTOWN, MD, CAMP FAIRLEE FEATURES A HOST OF EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. RESPITE IS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 AND OLDER, THROUGH ADULTHOOD. 450 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
  • COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROVIDES SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR AGING CONDITIONS, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO ASSIST WITH BENEFITS ENROLLMENT, DETERMINING CARE OPTIONS AND CONNECTING WITH APPROPRIATE SERVICES. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE FUNDING FOR RESPITE CARE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH MONEY MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO LOW INTEREST LOANS TO PURCHASE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN EMPLOYMENT OR TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. 521 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
51-0066728
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
1951
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E50Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$64,735,710
Income (IRS master file)
$37,512,993

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$37,229,468$31,571,449$64,735,710XML
990August 2024$31,564,067$28,970,677$61,361,782XML
990August 2023$30,020,349$26,638,568$54,658,988XML
990August 2022$27,160,432$25,049,500$48,449,719IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 51-0066728).

Questions about EASTER SEALS DELAWARE & MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE INC

What is the EIN of EASTER SEALS DELAWARE & MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EASTER SEALS DELAWARE & MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE INC is 51-0066728.
Is EASTER SEALS DELAWARE & MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
Are donations to EASTER SEALS DELAWARE & MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EASTER SEALS DELAWARE & MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE 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 DELAWARE & MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE 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 DELAWARE & MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE 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 DELAWARE & MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names PAMELA PATONE.
Who are the officers and directors of EASTER SEALS DELAWARE & MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 39 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $229,520 (KEN SKLENAR, PRESIDENT/CEO).
How much revenue does EASTER SEALS DELAWARE & MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $37,229,468, expenses of $31,571,449 and total assets of $64,735,710 at year end.

Other nonprofits in NEW CASTLE

All nonprofits in NEW CASTLE · Delaware · Health care