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Name:	Easter Seals of Greater Houston
Address:	4500 Bissonnet, Ste. 340
	Bellaire, TX 77401
Phone:	713-838-9050
Web Address:	http://www.eastersealshouston.org

Easter Seals of Greater Houston meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Infant Program - Intervention Services for children 0 - 36 months including physical, occupational, speech, vision therapy, case management, community referral services, and counseling. Toy/Tech & play therapy - lending library of specially adapted toys, counseling, play groups and other educational experiences to help the development and integration of children with disabilities into their families, school and the community. Respite Services - relief options to parents who provide ongoing care of their family member who has a disability, in-home respite, and Family Day Out to reduce stress, abuse, family break down and institutionalization of individuals with disabilities. Camps, Counseling and Case Management - day and sleepover camp options which provide recreation and socialization for the child as well as respite for the caregiver. Support groups and case management provide community connection, referral to resources and emotional support for people with disabilities, their caregivers and siblings. The Caroline School - option for parents seeking availability of a private alternative to existing public school special education programs. High School/High Tech - community-based partnership of parents, educators, rehab professionals and business representatives working to encourage students with disabilities to explore the fields of science, engineering and technology. Home of Your Own (HOYO) - assists low-income adults with disabilities or a family with a child with a disability realize the dream of owning their first home. Children’s Therapy Services - physical, occupational and speech therapy for children (3+). Adult Services - recreational opportunities to adults with disabilities and respite for the adult participant’s caregivers. In 2010, Easter Seals served more than 5,700 families, or more than 20,000 individuals.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, Easter Seals of Greater Houston's program expenses were:

Infant prorgam	4,259,625
Respite care	944,524
Camps, counseling and case managemnt	279,358
Therapy	255,856
Housing	189,133
High school/High tech	179,571
Toy tech	70,056
Adult program	56,774
The Caroline School	31,548
Total Program Expenses:	$6,266,445

Chief Executive : Elise Hough, CEO

Compensation*:

$140,000

Chair of the Board: Katherine Dowdell
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Non-profit volunteer

Board Size: 16

Paid Staff Size: 90

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, radio, grant proposals, internet, membership

Fund raising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $5,018,145, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Easter Seals of Greater Houston's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds
Government grants	2,935,270
Program service fees/third party reimbursement	2,036,987
Contributions	1,807,222
Special events, net of direct expenses of $168,730	275,653
Other income	8,337
Total Income	$7,063,469

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 89%  Fund Raising: 8%  Administrative: 3%

Total income				$7,063,469
	Program expenses			$6,266,445
	Fund raising expenses			544,515
	Administrative expenses			185,720
Total expenses				$6,996,680
Income in Excess of Expenses				66,789
Beginning net assets				1,173,248
Ending net assets				1,240,037
Total liabilities				375,741
Total assets				$1,615,778