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Nonprofit · EIN 62-0504893

EASTER SEALS TENNESSEE INC

Tax-exempt · BRENTWOOD, TN 37027

Financials

$18.5M$17.7M2023$21.2M$19M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EASTER SEALS TENNESSEE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$21,197,188$18,972,729$2,224,459$14,139,910$1,370,766$12,769,144
August 31, 2024990$18,514,169$17,698,099$816,070$11,821,026$1,242,690$10,578,336
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,558,279
Program service revenue
$14,453,521
Investment income
$1,092,968
Net rental income
$92,420
Other revenue
$92,420

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$13,535,616
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$15,709,458
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$25,500
Occupancy
$476,404
Travel
$386,576
Depreciation
$324,106
Program services (functional)
$17,384,240
Management and general (functional)
$1,388,320
Fundraising (functional)
$200,169

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$11,821,026
Total assets, end of year
$14,139,910
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,370,766
Net assets, end of year
$12,769,144
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,506,937
Publicly traded securities
$4,335,522
Net assets without donor restrictions
$12,755,430
Net assets with donor restrictions
$13,714
Gross receipts
$21,197,188
Employees
501
Volunteers
38
Year formed
1923

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 / weekCompensation
TIM RYERSONPRESIDENT
Officer
40$210,474
SUSAN BROWNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$127,660
KYLA LANGFORDAPPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$114,580
ANDY WHITECHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$112,717
KATHERINE SIMONECHIEF EMPLOYMENT & SERVICE
Highest-paid employee
40$110,948
CARRIE CONNELLYAPPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$107,027
CATHY MCKINLEYCHIEF COMPLIANCE & HUMAN R
Highest-paid employee
40$105,332
LEE MOLETTECHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RHONDA PHILLIPPIVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STEVE DECKARDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CARYL ATWOODSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PASTOR DAVID BEECHAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DEANA FARRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PERRY MOULDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSHUA SURREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEON WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NASIYA V ACKLENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TIM RYERSONPRESIDENT
Officer
40$208,258
KATHERINE SIMONECHIEF EMPLOYMENT & SERVICES OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$110,008
ANDY WHITECHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$109,958
CATHY MCKINLEYCHIEF COMPLIANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$104,725
KYLA LANGFORDAPPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$102,605
LEE MOLETTECHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RHONDA PHILLIPPIVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STEVE DECKARDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CARYL ATWOODSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PASTOR DAVID BEECHAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DEANA FARRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PERRY MOULDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSHUA SURREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LEON WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NASIYA V ACKLENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
500 WILSON PIKE CIR STE 228, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027-3261
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TIM RYERSON, 500 WILSON PIKE CICLE 228, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
Signed the 990
TIM RYERSON, PRESIDENT & CEO
Phone
(615) 292-6640
Return prepared by
DEMPSEY VANTREASE & FOLLIS PLLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF EASTERSEALS TENNESSEE IS TO MAKE PROFOUND POSITIVE DIFFERENCES IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AS THEY LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EASTERSEALS TN HAS BEEN HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, LIVE BETTER LIVES FOR MORE THAN 90 YEARS. EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO YOUTH AND ADULTS ACROSS THE STATE. MULTIPLE EASTERSEALS TN LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF TENNESSEE OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR NARRATIVE ON PROGRAMS.CAMP AND RECREATION: EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES QUALITY CAMPING SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE CAMPING PROGRAM IS HELD IN AN ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE NATURE, WORK TO OVERCOME FEARS, AND PLAY TO CREATE MEMORIES IN AN INCLUSIVE PROGRAM.APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA): IN EARLY 2021 TO ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVERY, EASTERSEALS TN ESTABLISH AN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN AN AREA WITH NO PRIOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. ABA THERAPY IS EVIDENCE BASED POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT TREATMENT USED TO INCREASE SOCIAL, COMMUNICATION, AND LEARNING SKILLS. EASTERSEALS TN TAILORED THE NEW ABA PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF AGES 18 MONTHS -21 YEARS, TO TAKE PLACE IN-HOME, IN THE CLASSROOM OR OUTDOORS IN THE COMMUNITY,PROVIDING EASY ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SUPPORTED LIVING: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM CORE FOCUS IS IN ASSISTING WITH A HOME SEARCH, IDENTIFYING ROOMMATE(S), AND PROVIDING HOME HEALTHCARE WORKERS AS NEEDED TO ASSIST WITH DAILY LIVING NEEDS, SHOPPING, PAYING BILLS, ETC. PERSONAL ASSISTANCE: EASTERSEALS TN PERSONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUPPLIES FAMILIES WITH ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT TO ASSIST WITH DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES, MEAL PREPARATION AND HEALTH NEEDS. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION: THIS PROGRAM ENABLES INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED TO EXPERIENCE STAFF-ASSISTED COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS RECREATION, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OR VOLUNTEER SERVICE. EASTERSEALS TN OFFERS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO ASSIST IN MEETING NEEDS.SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN COMPETITIVE WAGES BY OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, DEVELOPING WORK RELATED SKILLS,ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE. EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SUPPORT SERVICES FROM INTERVIEWING SKILLS TO ONSITE JOB COACHING.PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITIONAL SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITION SERVICES FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14-22. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO A POST-SECONDARY CAREER PATH WHICH COULD INCLUDE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, TRAINING OR EMPLOYMENT.EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (BIRTH - 5 YEARS OLD) WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR DISABILITIES. THE GOAL OF THERAPY SESSIONS IS TO COACH FAMILIES AND CHILDCARE PROVIDERS ON HOW TO BEST USE STRATEGIES IN DAILY ROUTINES TO HELP THEIR CHILD WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY BUILD SKILLS FOR PLAYING, COMMUNICATING, AND LEARNING.
    Expenses $17,384,240

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
62-0504893
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1969
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E50Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,139,910
Income (IRS master file)
$21,197,188

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$21,197,188$18,972,729$14,139,910XML
990August 2024$18,514,169$17,698,099$11,821,026XML
990August 2023$16,386,616$15,649,844$11,219,708IRS
990August 2022$12,659,800$12,653,482$11,706,369IRS
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 62-0504893).

Questions about EASTER SEALS TENNESSEE INC

What is the EIN of EASTER SEALS TENNESSEE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EASTER SEALS TENNESSEE INC is 62-0504893.
Is EASTER SEALS TENNESSEE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
Are donations to EASTER SEALS TENNESSEE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EASTER SEALS TENNESSEE 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 TENNESSEE 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 TENNESSEE 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 TENNESSEE INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names TIM RYERSON.
Who are the officers and directors of EASTER SEALS TENNESSEE INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $210,474 (TIM RYERSON, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does EASTER SEALS TENNESSEE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $21,197,188, expenses of $18,972,729 and total assets of $14,139,910 at year end.

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