Nonprofit · EIN 36-2476388
EASTER SEALS DUPAGE AND THE FOX VALLEY REGION
Tax-exempt · VILLA PARK, IL 60181
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,955,633 | $9,186,709 | $768,924 | $10,981,577 | $1,160,706 | $9,820,871 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,617,959 | $9,070,453 | $547,506 | $10,053,160 | $1,212,431 | $8,840,729 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $8,746,833 | $8,886,129 | -$139,296 | $9,258,582 | $1,339,481 | $7,919,101 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,746,623
- of which government grants
- $883,929
- Program service revenue
- $6,003,185
- Investment income
- $282,683
- Net rental income
- $1,680
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $88,979
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$88,137
- Other revenue
- -$76,858
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $203,402
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,061,918
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,173,882
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $73,348
- Occupancy
- $331,206
- Travel
- $36,636
- Depreciation
- $242,668
- Program services (functional)
- $7,656,293
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,034,613
- Fundraising (functional)
- $495,803
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,053,160
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,981,577
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,160,706
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,820,871
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,692,519
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,417,246
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,925,126
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $895,745
- Gross receipts
- $12,079,592
- Employees
- 154
- Volunteers
- 322
- Year formed
- 1951
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THERESA FORTHOFIR | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $186,389 | $1,247 |
| DEREK LADGENSKI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM LETTENBERGER | VICE-CHAIR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE PONTIUS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN BARNFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI BRANKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BUECHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY KOZIARSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN KRIZIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY KUBISTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DMITRIY LAMPERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MERRIMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DREW NAVOLIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTY NOLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEB PISCOLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON WYLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THERESA FORTHOFIR | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $181,051 | $198 |
| CHRISTY NOLAND | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK LADGENSKI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE PONTIUS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM LETTENBERGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN BARNFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG BOROUGHF | DIRECTOR (THRU AUG. 23') Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI BRANKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BUECHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY KOZIARSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN KRIZIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY KUBISTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DMITRIY LAMPERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MERRIMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB PISCOLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON WYLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THERESA FORTHOFER | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $147,250 | $27,198 |
| CHRISTY NOLAND | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK LADGENSKI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE PONTIUS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM LETTENBERGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN BARNFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG BOROUGHF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI BRANKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BUECHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY KOZIARSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN KRIZIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY KUBISTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DMITRIY LAMPERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MERRIMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB PISCOLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON WYLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 830 S ADDISON AVE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-2877
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- THERESA FORTHOFER, 830 S ADDISON AVENUE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181
- Signed the 990
- THERESA FORTHOFER, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (630) 620-4433
- Website
- WWW.EASTERSEALSDFVR.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE EMPOWERED.
Program accomplishments
- MEDICAL REHABILITATION - PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, SPEECH, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, NUTRITION, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND FAMILY THERAPIES WERE PROVIDED TO 1,801 PATIENTS FOR 187,704 UNITS OF SERVICE.Expenses $5,277,887 · revenue $5,289,558
- INCLUSIVE CHILDCARE - DAYCARE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 31 CHILDREN FOR 5,489 DAYS OF CARE INCLUDING THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND FAMILIES WITH LOW INCOMES.Expenses $1,137,279 · revenue $445,848
- CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDED 7 COURSES DURING THE YEAR TO THERAPISTS, PARENTS, AND EDUCATORS IN THE VILLA PARK LOCATION.Expenses $762,921 · revenue $70,356
- AUDIOLOGY SERVICES - AUDIOLOGY SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 1,132 CLIENTS FOR 11,563 UNITS OF SERVICE FOR FITTINGS TO ADULT AND PEDIATRIC CLIENTS.Expenses $478,206 · revenue $197,423
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
- 36-2476388
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,981,577
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,079,592
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $9,955,633 | $9,186,709 | $10,981,577 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $9,617,959 | $9,070,453 | $10,053,160 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $8,746,833 | $8,886,129 | $9,258,582 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $9,912,371 | $8,479,840 | $8,631,604 | 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 36-2476388).
Questions about EASTER SEALS DUPAGE AND THE FOX VALLEY REGION
- What is the EIN of EASTER SEALS DUPAGE AND THE FOX VALLEY REGION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EASTER SEALS DUPAGE AND THE FOX VALLEY REGION is 36-2476388.
- Is EASTER SEALS DUPAGE AND THE FOX VALLEY REGION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to EASTER SEALS DUPAGE AND THE FOX VALLEY REGION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EASTER SEALS DUPAGE AND THE FOX VALLEY REGION 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 DUPAGE AND THE FOX VALLEY REGION 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 DUPAGE AND THE FOX VALLEY REGION 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 DUPAGE AND THE FOX VALLEY REGION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names THERESA FORTHOFER.
- Who are the officers and directors of EASTER SEALS DUPAGE AND THE FOX VALLEY REGION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $186,389 (THERESA FORTHOFIR, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does EASTER SEALS DUPAGE AND THE FOX VALLEY REGION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,955,633, expenses of $9,186,709 and total assets of $10,981,577 at year end.
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