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»»»»»2015 Easter Seals IowaANNUAL REPORT

»MissionEaster Seals Iowa provides exceptional services to ensure all people withdisabilities or special needs, and their families, have equal opportunitiesto live, learn, work and play in their communities.

»»A Message from the PresidentDear Friends,Greetings from Easter Seals Iowa and Camp Sunnyside!Opportunity. Hope. Independence. When I think of whatI am most proud of at Easter Seals Iowa, these three wordsalways come to mind.It is because of your caring support that we are able to serve3,000 people with disabilities, and their families, across thestate of Iowa each year.Employment and health and wellness are large areas offocus for us at Easter Seals Iowa, because we know thatboth lead to independence and a better quality of life. Iam so proud to share that last year the number of EasterSeals Iowa clients who are employed grew by 20 percent!We also offered more than 35 initiatives to support ourclients to have healthy lifestyles.Together we have accomplished so much, and togetherwe still have work to do. Thank you for your support ofour mission and for believing in the possibilities with us!Cheers,Sherri NielsenPresident/CEO, Easter Seals IowaINTEGRITY - PEOPLE FOCUSED - INDEPENDENCE - RESPECT - SHARED PURPOSE - EXCELLENCE - STEWARDSHIP - PHILANTHROPY

»»2015 Milestones Through the Ignite Community Innovation Challenge Easter Seals Iowa was awarded the firstplace prize of 25,000 for our Food Truck with a Purpose. The grant will provide an innovativeopportunity for clients to develop skills necessary for community-based employment through afood truck serving healthy lunches and snacks. The number of Easter Seals Iowa clients who are employed grew 20 percent in the last year.»Events at Easter Seals Iowa included the Easter SealsIowa Walk around Lake Cheerio at Camp Sunnysidewhere the Hubbell Park signage leading to the newcabins was unveiled; the Sunnyside Regatta whichbrought business leaders to Camp Sunnyside for apaddleboat race; and the German-themed bike rideFahrrad from Ankeny to Madrid. Easter Seals Iowa partnered with the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families and othercommunity employment, education and nonprofit organizations to provide a Direct CareProfessionals Training Program to address the need for qualified direct care professionals andprovide employment opportunities to unemployed or underemployed individuals. Easter SealsIowa was named the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families Partner of the Year because ofthis initiative. The Easter Seals Iowa Board of Directors was recognized by the national Easter Seals officewith the Excellence in Affiliate Board Leadership Award. The Easter Seals Iowa Assistive Technology Center is one of the top-rated centers in the nationaccording to a comparison of data reported by peer programs across the country.

The Pony Express Riders of Iowa raised 265,000 to support Camp Sunnyside, and more than300 horses and riders delivered the donation to camp. Renovations to the Easter Seals Iowa Life Club building were completed thanks to funding fromthe State of Iowa. Life Club provides adult day habilitation at Camp Sunnyside. Easter Seals Iowa formally dedicated the Iowa Knights of Columbus Flagpole Plaza at CampSunnyside. Spearheaded by Msgr. J.M. Hanson Council 5038 in Ankeny, the area renovated wasflattened to allow for a beautiful cement plaza that is fully accessible. Easter Seals AIM (Achieving Independent Methods) program is responsible for reportingoutcomes for their clients on areas such as housing, employment, community integration, andsatisfaction with services to Polk County Health Services. For the sixth year in a row, theprogram earned the highest score in the county.COMING UP IN 2016- The Greater Des Moines Partnership recognized Easter Seals Iowa with the»Inclusion Award which honors employers who have championed diversityand inclusion at their businesses and in the community.- The Easter Seals Iowa Garden programat Camp Sunnyside is expanding.Watch for our booth at the Des MoinesDowntown Farmers’ Market.- The Sunnyside Regatta is expanding toinclude a gala in July.

»»»»DOM’S JOURNEY AT CAMP SUNNYSIDEImagine picking your child up from Camp Sunnyside, and hearing himsay his name for the first time! That’s exactly the surprise Dom’s momCrystal received last year. Crystal and her family moved to the DesMoines area to receive Case Management, Supported CommunityLiving, Camp and Respite services from Easter Seals Iowa. Crystal says,“It means a lot that we can trust Easter Seals Iowa with our child andthat the organization has such care for Dom and for us as a family.”

»»Donor RecognitionThank you to our President’s Council donors who make contributions of 1,000 or more eachyear. Our work and mission are possible because of your commitment and support.The following donations were made January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015.EDGAR ALLEN FOUNDERS SOCIETY - 100,000 Pony Express Riders of IowaPrairie Meadows Racetrack & CasinoState of IowaINDEPENDENCE - 25,000 - 99,999Community Foundation of Greater Des MoinesHelen L. Cook TrustHubbell Realty CompanyJeanette LarsonMcAninch CorporationThe Rasmussen GroupEMPOWERMENT - 10,000 - 24,999Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of CommerceGreat Walleye WeekendPrincipal Financial Group FoundationMichael and Mary TimmonsUnited Healthcare ServicesVariety The Children’s Charity of IowaOPPORTUNITY - 5,000 - 9,999Bankers TrustDavid BrustkernChubb & SonDon and Mary CoffinIda DayAlan PaskerUS BankWellmark Blue Cross and Blue ShieldDIGNITY - 2,500 - 4,999Bank of America FoundationBemis Company FoundationGary and Jamie BueltRex Cook EstateDes Moines Area Association of RealtorsFoundationGoodrich FoundationHy-Vee, Inc.Kohl’sLSB FoundationMeredith CorporationSherri and Jason NielsenPharmaceutical Research and Manufacturersof AmericaWells Fargo Home MortgageABILITY - 1,000 - 2,499Robert and Marjorie Allender TrustAmerican Enterprise Mutual Holding Co.Kent and Loretta AngererJacque and Ryan ArmstrongArthur J. Gallagher Risk Management ServicesAXA FoundationWilliam BakerJamie and Catherine BeauchampBloyer Chiropractic & Wellness, PLCBob BurnettRochelle BurnettDennis BurnsJesse and Mindy BurrTraci BushCasey’s General Stores, Inc.Garry CoxCummins Central Power, LLCDes Moines University PA ClassGeorgia DeWittEric and Catherine DrexlerEaster Family FoundationFarmer’s Mutual HailJohn and Rita ForsythErnie GruwellConrad and Wendy HansonThrease Harms and Rick WagamanHolmes Murphy & AssociatesLydia and Brian HornungDan JacobiLenita JordanJohn KieferKnights of Columbus - Ankeny Council 5038Knights of Columbus - Council 5389Knights of Columbus - Council 15603Burke KnollKreg Tool CompanyLaborers Local 177Thomas LarsonDavid and Amy LesterJay and Sarah LettowMass MutualChad and Krable MentzerSusan MichaelsMid-Iowa BassmastersMoehl Millwork, Inc.Steve and Cindy NiebuhrNorth Iowa Cultural CenterDale ParkerRBC Wealth ManagementRed Rock MortgageDeborah RinnerJohn Ruan Foundation TrustRandall RuischPatrick and Debora SchafferJim and Joyce ShafferKathleen ShaverBill ShieldsKevin SmallRick TollaksonTerry and Judy VogelDebbie WestphalAmy YoungFUNDERSChristopher & Dana Reeve FoundationCVS Health FoundationDallas County Community ServicesDes Moines Public SchoolsIowa Department of Agriculture and LandStewardshipIowa Department of Human ServicesIowa Department of Public HealthIowa Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesMagellan Health ServicesNational Center on Health, Physical Activity &DisabilityPolk County Health ServicesState of IowaUniversity of Iowa, Iowa Program for AssistiveTechnology

»LEGACY SOCIETYThe Easter Seals Iowa Legacy Society honors individuals who have chosen toleave a legacy by including Easter Seals Iowa in their wills or estate plans.Through personal generosity, legacy donors create solutions and change livesin immeasurable ways, for generations to come.Legacy Society MembersCarole BaileyRussell BoseckDavid BrustkernDennis BurnsRita ChristiansonDon and Mary CoffinSherRee EnglesSari FarquharErnie GruwellLeRoy and Carol HaberlRichard HenstorfJeanette Larson»»David and Amy LesterAaron and Amanda NuzumDave and Mary Jo RappMarlene ScarlettCathleen SimpsonKevin SmallDuane SmithKevin SporerRandy and Amy StevensEric and Jenny TaylorDorothy WinkeyHarold and Deb WissinkGiving with PurposeAs an adult, I now understand the breadth ofservices provided by Easter Seals Iowa andcan truly appreciate the needs fulfilled for myparents as they coped with their child’s newlydiagnosed disability. As that child, I trulyappreciate the treatment services receivedand am even more grateful for the courageEaster Seals Iowa instilled in me to live life onmy terms and not be limited by my situation.Thank you, Easter Seals Iowa! I’ve named youas a beneficiary in my estate plan so yourmission can continue helping other childrenand families like mine.– Cathy Simpson

»»Julie’s Journeyto WellnessJulie’s journey began in January 2011 when she decided it was time to make a change. Sheexperienced many health problems that were starting to interfere with her life including sleepapnea, diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Walking short distances wasbecoming increasingly difficult.Julie lost 40 pounds independently by learning to read nutrition labels and cutting back onportion sizes. She started walking for five minutes at a time. To counteract her sweet toothcravings, she figured out alternatives, tried new foods and learned how to cook.After being approved for gastric bypass surgery, Julie saw results right away, which motivatedher to keep moving. Julie lost an additional 132 pounds. In total she lost 172 pounds, which is52% of her original body weight. In addition, Julie was able to reverse her diabetes diagnosis,high cholesterol, high blood pressure and sleep apnea disorder.At Easter Seals Iowa Julie has taken part in five move-a-thon challenges, participates in a localfood box program, now uses a Fitbit and participated in a community health forum. From onlybeing able to walk for five minutes at a time, Julie recently completed her third 5k. Julie enjoysgoing to the YMCA and activities such as walking, boxing, lifting weights and yoga class.Obesity rates for children and adults with disabilities are far higher than rates for children and adults without disabilities,according to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With this statistic in mind, Easter Seals Iowahas made a commitment to make our organization a healthier place to work. We’ve made tangible changes to ourworksite environment and have started programs to support the well-being of our clients and team members. Thisincludes implementing a treadmill desk, activity challenges, wellness trainings, onsite garden, walking meetings andbeing mindful of healthy food choices at meetings. Easter Seals Iowa earned the Blue Zones Worksite designationand is the first nonprofit in Central Iowa to achieve this designation.

»»2015 FinancialsRevenue & 17Service Fees - GovernmentService Fees - IndividualsGrantsContributionsInvestment IncomeOtherCamp & RespiteEmployment ProgramsAIM (Achieving Independent Methods)Case ManagementSupported Community LivingChild Development CenterDay HabilitationRural SolutionsAssistive TechnologyPublic EducationManagement, General, FundraisingTOTAL EXPENSES*Includes Easter Seals Iowa Foundation* Financial statements audited by Shaul & Desmond PLLCFunding Sources1%OtherDollars at Work3%Management & General13%Contributions86%Program Fees4%Fundraising93%93% ProgramProgramServicesServices