AnnualReport

2018-2019

all abilities. limitless possibilities.

Letter from the ChairDear Friends,

Each year, I am more inspired by the clients and families this organization impacts throughout the state of Wisconsin. As my time serving as the Chair of Board of Directors comes to a close, I'd like to take this opportunity to reflect on a few accomplishments that have been made during this past year. In collaboration with board members, VIPs, various committees, volunteers, and staff, each of our major events exceeded budget! As we enter into the next fiscal year, we will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Golf Outing for Kids, our largest fundraiser which has raised over $2.6 million since its inception. This past July we held our quarterly board meeting at Camp Wawbeek and in celebration of our new climbing tower and zip lines, we spontaneously raised $2,600 for Easter Seals Wisconsin. What better way to wrap up my term of service? I am honored to continue serving alongside such generous board members and continue to be astonished by their commitment to this organization.

I am again delighted to report to you on the continuing success of meeting our mission at Easter Seals Wisconsin. With your compassionate support, we continue to provide help, hope, and answers for individuals with disabilities as well as their families, whose needs cannot be overlooked. We are inspired by the life-changing outcomes of our services, our advocacy, and the economic impact that our programs and services offer to individuals, families, and communities. Although we are providing the opportunity and expertise, the people we serve give back with personal growth, independence, confidence, and triumphs.

As you will read in the following report, our programs have again excelled at meeting the needs of our communities. Camp Wawbeek and Respite Camp served close to 2,000 campers combined. Our FARM Program served 438 farmers. The Self-Employment Services program and the Disability Helpline of Outagamie County continue to assist and guide adults with disabilities toward independence and self-sufficiency.

The management, staff, and volunteers of Easter Seals Wisconsin are truly remarkable people, accomplishing exceptional results in the face of an ever-changing environment. We know there will be challenges we must face and that change is inevitable, and that the work at Easter Seals Wisconsin is first and foremost about the people we serve, their families, and their communities. It is through your generosity and partnership that the foundation for our continuing success has been built.

We thank you for your kindness and support and promise to continue to deliver the preeminent programs you can be proud of.

Pam BirschbachChair of the BoardEaster Seals Wisconsin

Clients Served by the Numbers

VocationalServices

1,198Camp Wawbeek

760Respite Camp

871Disability HelpLine

488Vocational Services

Service Fees

Contributions

Grants

Investment Income

Donation Center

Bequests

Other

Total Revenue

$1,371,258

$1,079,888

$487,900

$29,860

$95,875

$53,953

$25,782

$3,144,516

Unrestricted/Temporarily Restricted Revenue

Both charts taken from financial statements audited by SVA, Certified Public Accountants, S.C.

TOTAL NET ASSETS

$10,232,441

Financials

Service Fees

43%

Contributions

34%

Grants

16%

Investment Income

1%

Donation Center

3%

Bequests

2%Other Income

1%

Unrestricted/Temporarily RestrictedRevenue

Fiscal Year 2018-2019

Program Expenses

Camp Wawbeek

Respite Camp

FARM Program

Self-Employment Services

Individual Assistance

Public Education

Total Program

Expenses

$1,037,906

$1,013,369

$339,840

$123,404

Support Expenses

Administration

Development

Easter Seals, Inc.(National)

Total Support

Expenses

$91,969

$300,457

$42,345

$434,771

TOTAL EXPENSES*

$3,218,720

$83,427

$186,003

$2,783,949

*Does not include depreciation expense of $389,325.

Financials

Camp Wawbeek

32%

Respite Camp

31%

FARM Program

11%

Public Education

6%

Individual Assistance 3%

Administration

3%

Self-EmploymentServices

4%Easter Seals, Inc.

(National)

1%

Development

9%

Program andSupport

ExpensesFiscal Year 2018-2019

Camp ProgramsMISSION: Easter Seals Wisconsin Camps exist to provide a place where our campers will always experience respect, receive the hightest standard of care and support, and through this be given opportunities to grow and try new things because they feel safe and supported.

Camp Wawbeek offers a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people with disabilities while giving respite to their families and/or caregivers. With fun being one of the top priorities, campers also gain new skills, report increased independence, and have the opportunity to make lifelong friends who can provide a year-round network of social support.

Wisconsin Elks/Easter Seals Respite Camp is the only statewide, overnight respite program in the state. Most Respite campers have severe cognitive, physical, or behavioral disabilities and many are medically fragile, highly disruptive, or cannot be left alone. This camp offers a safe and nurturing place with individualized support and care, providing that all-important break for caregivers. See social media post on page 10.

AmeriCorps Partnership is an integral part of Easter Seals Wisconsin Camps. To successfully serve nearly 2,000 campers throughout the year, it takes a great commitment to provide support and care needed for our campers. In 2018-2019, 45 AmeriCorps members served year-round at both Camp Wawbeek and Respite Camp.

Veterans Family Camp is held twice a year, serving military veterans and their families, at no charge! Families have the time to reconnect and veterans can find a support network all while having a fun, relaxing, fully accessible getaway. In 2018-2019, we served 188 veterans and family members.

FARM Program client Ray Scott hosted a Neighbor to Neighbor meeting at his Darlington farm in August. These meetings are held three times a year at various locations offering a unique opportunity for farmers to network and meet industry professionals while sharing their experiences, challenges, and successes. Guest speakers included representatives from the Wisconsin Farm Center and Lafayette County - UW, Agricultural Extension.

VocationalServicesMISSION: Provide assistance to people with disabilities through two primary vocational services (Self-Employment Services and the FARM Program) by helping them to successfully explore and pursue employment options. In both programs, Rehabilitation Specialists provide guidance and support, recommend methods of accommodating disabilities, help identify community resources including referrals to funding sources, and provide awareness training and education.

Self-Employment Services works one-on-one with entrepreneurs with disabilities to evaluate, develop, and implement their business plan to achieve their goal of starting their own business. In 2018-2019, the program worked with 6 individuals to help their dream of owning a business come true.

The Farm Assessment and Rehabilitation Methods (FARM) Program has specialized in helping farmers return to farming after a disabling illness or injury, or continue farming with a chronic condition. The program offers resources and support to help people achieve their goals of developing a successful farm operation or even begin an agricultural career.

This highly-regarded program serves as the national model for similar programs, not only in methods used and success rates, but also because

of their successful partnership with the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), and with UW-Extension to

form AgrAbility of Wisconsin. The FARM Program provides DVR with on-site assessments and rehabilitation plans

for eligible farmers. The program served 438 farmers in 2018-2019.

The FARM Program and DVR have teamed together to create a program called Exploring Job Options in Rural

Wisconsin, a course for high school students with disabilities that are interested in agriculture. The course is focused on

connecting their interest with a related industry career path which the student may not realize is available. In the course, students are provided with materials and opportunities to make career connections in their communities. This includes tours of local agricultural businesses, guest speakers, interviewing skills, and exploring possibilities for trial work experience. During 2018-2019, 44 students in total participated in the program, from around the state.

Some business tours included Marathon Feed where students explored opporunities in divisions such as truck driver, bagger, mill worker, administration, agronomist and nutritionist. They also toured Wagner Tree Farm where they learned about the Christmas tree business.

Additional ServicesDisability HelpLine of Outagamie County was created through a bequest from Loretta K. Ricker and serves people with disabilities in Outagamie County.

In 2018-2019, 871 children and adults with disabilities received assistance through the HelpLine in five core areas:

 �Information and assistance for disability-related needs �Financial assistance for disability-related equipment �Parent support groups for caregivers of children with disabilities �Social/recreational programming for families with a family member with autism �Guardianship Training Program

Avenues to Understanding is a disability awareness educational program offered free of charge to public and private schools as well as community groups throughout the state. The comprehensive curriculum, created to foster understanding and acceptance, offers units for young people ages 3-18. Download a copy directly from our website at:edu.eastersealswisconsin.com.

Independence Newsletter: Twice a year, Easter Seals Wisconsin publishes the Independence newsletter to over 6,500 people. It includes public education as well as information on programs, services, and special events. If you are interested in receiving the newsletter, please visit our website where you can submit your information to receive the newsletter by mail or email.

Get social with us! We love to share about all the wonderful things taking place at Easter Seals as well as the families and communities we serve. You can find the most recent news by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Keep up with news, job and volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and new ways you can get involved!

Sharing the Love!Ben, with you at camp we were able to eat dinner out.

We don't eat out often; it's so rare I can tell you each

time we've done this...it is when you're at Easter Seals

Camp. I feel guilty you aren't with us, yet taking you to

a rooftop restaurant is out of the question. You crave

heights, always have. You have zero sense of danger

and you'd likely want to go to the edge, look over, climb

over, and it's hard to handle your now 6'1" body. So,

this works. You are happily at camp and we are able to

do such a simple thing as eating out. You are missed

though. I will never stop wishing you could do this

with us. I will never stop hoping for "some day" while

balancing gratitude that you're thriving at camp. We

miss you.

—Post from Respite Camper Family

Independence $25,000+Mary Ann McKenzie

Empowerment $10,000+John AspinwallCharles & Jean BalsmeiderThomas & Margaret BertramEric & Dawn BlankenheimJoe & Pam GusselJason & Beth KlawonnMary KrallTom & Terri LuckeSusan PollakEllen E. SkatrudJudy Waterman

Opportunity $5,000+Tom & Margaret DiehlDan & Linda GantzDan & Jennifer GavinskiGary GusselTim McIlwainTodd & Shari NelsonRandy NeumanPaul PriceDave & Joy RoystonMark & Kristin SchmitzMichael StickneyJohn F. Suby

Dignity $2,500+Mary BreunigRichard ClackRobert & Mary ColeAndy & Jessie CrooksDean & Angie EllenbeckerT EllenbeckerBrian & Sabine FrenchTom HellerTom HoltzJoe & Patricia KrantzScott & April StevensonJohn & Joanne Van WieTom & Patti Woodward

Presidents Council $1,000+Frank & Renee AckerDavid & Bethann AmbroseDarlene BallwegEric & Pam BirschbachMichael & Hilary BrandtRobin BuerkiChuck & Bonnie BuellWayne & Diane CoreyRichard Davies & Gayle HallerThomas & Deborah Degnan

Jacklyn DickensJay EllenbeckerMadelyn GlaedenDiana GravesBob & Gerri HeffronKen & Marilyn JahnSteve & Andrea JankeDean & Lisa KalmertonGary & Ann KarchPaul & Anne KarchDon KluenderDick & Connie KrausLinda A. KurthPat & Pam LeMirePaul & Julie LeverenzMonica & Don MacLeodHelen & Jeffrey MattoxPaul & Tina MolinaroKimberly MunizBill & Stacey MurnighanJon & Patricia MyersVirginia NickesonTim O'BrienDean & Pat PierringerMarquerite QuerioBarry RichterThomas & Susan RippleElliott RossKarl & Juliette SchickKristin SchmidtCraig SheltonJohn TrappP. Andrew & Nancy WareBob & Mary WeberPaul R. Zimmerman

Sustaining $500+Bob AndereggThe Bahr FamilyJon & Char BernanderAlice BrittonTim BrunnerPeter CaseyThomas & Abby CoylePat & Rita CrooksRussell DeGrowTodd DemonteRonald DiersenRick & Debra FantiniDebbie FloodJames FloodMichael Flood & Bonnie NeumeierTim & Diane HansonMark HomanJeff JosephsonThomas Linley

Jeff LyonWilliam MadlenerKurt MayAlexander & Mary Lee McKenzieDouglas MischockZach & Rachel MorleyJeff & Marci MorrisJames Peterson & Susan CollinsDavid & Donna PoortengaDan & Jean PoulsonWilliam & Cynthia RobertsMary RotheCarol SchlieweMarc & Kelly SchmaltzSara SchoenbornJim & Shirley SchommerCheryl ShultTrent & Christine SveomJohn TeevanJoe & Annie ThomasSteven J. TrompMark & Jayne TurnerMike & Karin VictorsonTom & Kimberly WalzHeather WemmerJohn WoodfordAndrew WooldridgeJames Zell

Supporting $250+James & Meg AllmannSteve & Julie AndreoniJohn ArnoldHelen AtzMichael & Jacqueline BarberHarlan & Monica BarkleyKelly BauerDick & Jennifer BergstromBrian BerkanRobert & Margaret BernsteinDennis R. BettnerRaymond BoettcherScott & Beth BordeauSean & Tracy BrugginkBryan BuchholzKevin & Christina BurkeShawn & Nancy CarneyAnita Carter & Roseanne NovakMike CarterRaymond CaseLisa M. CookMike & Laurie CrooksGlenn & Marybeth DeedonStephen & Patricia DiercksJosh DugganFrank Dulak

Thank You, Friends of Easter Seals Wisconsin!

Stephen DyerAaron & Lori EllenbeckerJon FadnessMichael & Nicole GallmanLisa GastKristopher & Rachel GlanvilleTom GoodDean GrayMarvin & Olivia HansenDuane HendricksonScott & Darcy HolversonRichard & Rose HoneyagerNancy HowardPam IversBruce & Lisa JacobsonLois KaniaTom Kelly & Sue BabcockRochelle KlaskinPatricia KlippelJeffrey & Debra KrygielJim L'HeureuxDale & Anita LaCoursiereJames LaskinPeter LawrieLori Linley LiebetrauJames LodermeierRick & Amia LonigroAmy LygaMel MarohlJudy & Pat MandileAaron & Nicole MartinekKristeen MolinaroThomas MolinaroCecilia MurnighanBrad NiebuhrAnita Carter & Roseanne NovakRod & Patsy OpsalRichard & Julie RadtkeSharon RapkinDave & Roberta RemstadDarrell RichardsonMichael & Barbara RiesJean RobertsBo & Kelly RyanJane Ellen SchloerThomas & Ann SchwabeRichard SeversonKathleen ShrakeMarv & Judy SiegertMarion StevensonGay StranChris & Jill TancillHenry & Kim TheisenDon & Joanne TierneyJohn UhlerPaul & Sandy UntietT.J. Van WieSharon WalderrSteve & Laura WasilowskiAndrew & Molly WeiningerStuart & Betsy ZadraDwight & Bonnie Ziegler

Businesses & Organizations $250+A & L Oil, Inc.Ad PressAffiliated Dentists, S.C.Affiliated Foundation, Inc.Ag Country Farm Credit ServicesAmerican Legion - Clarence Bean Warren George Post 67Amvets Post 10 ShawanoApple WellnessAqua Finance, Inc.Architectural Design Consultants, Inc.Aspirus Medford HospitalA-Team Construction Ultd., Inc.Axley AttorneysBallweg ChevroletBallweg's Guide ServiceBank of Wisconsin DellsBergstrom CorporationBest Price Plumbing, Inc.Blackhawk Wawbeek FoundationBobber's Island GrillBrakebush Family Foundation, Inc.Buffalo Phil's Pizza & Grille, LLCCapital NewspapersCascades Paper GroupCedar CrestCG SchmidtChalet Lanes & Lounge, Inc.Circle K Wisconsin - Upper Michigan DistrictClack CorporationCorporate Business SystemsCountry Bumpkin Farm MarketDeLavalDells Area Cruisers, Inc.Dells Boat CompanyDells Palace TheaterDelta Dental of WisconsinDelton Investments, LLCDickens Fellowship of MadisonDirty Ducts CleaningD'Onofrio, Kottke & Assoc., Inc.Dunkin'Elfers Foster HomeElks - Eau Claire Ladies Auxiliary Lodge #402Elks - Madison Lodge #410Elks - Sheboygan Lodge #299Elks - Watertown LodgeElks - Waukesha Lodge #400Elks - Wausau Lodge #248Elks - Wisconsin Rapids Ladies Auxiliary Lodge #693Essity Professional Hygiene NA, LLCEyes Up Advertising, LLCFiskarsFrank Beer DistributorsGasser ConstructionGeneral Engineering Co., Inc.Girl with a Gavel Auction ServiceGoogle Grants

Group Health CooperativeHNI Risk Services, LLCHausmann-Johnson InsuranceHawks LandingHillsboro WineryHilti North AmericaHo-Chunk Gaming MadisonHo-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin DellsHoliday WholesaleHoltz Builders, Inc.House on the Rock ResortIn Business MagazineIndustrial Therapy SolutionsIsthmusJ & K Security SolutionsJAG CourtsJanke General ContractorsJ.H. Findorff & Son, Inc.Johnson Financial GroupJX EnterprisesK99/WIGM RadioKalahari ResortsKesslers DiamondsKiwanis Club of Appleton - Fox CitiesKiwanis Club of Appleton - Golden KKiwanis Club of BarabooKiwanis Club of BarronKiwanis Club of BeloitKiwanis Club of CambriaKiwanis Club of DodgevilleKiwanis Club of Downtown MadisonKiwanis Club of Eau Claire - Early RisersKiwanis Club of Fond du Lac - FabulousKiwanis Club of Greater East TroyKiwanis Club of Greater RacineKiwanis Club of JanesvilleKiwanis Club of Janesville - Blackhawk Golden KKiwanis Club of Madison - East, Inc.Kiwanis Club of Madison - WestKiwanis Club of Manitowoc - Golden KKiwanis Club of Northern DoorKiwanis Club of Oconomowoc - Breakfast ClubKiwanis Club of PewaukeeKiwanis Club of PloverKiwanis Club of Ripon - Early BirdKiwanis Club of Two RiversKiwanis Club of WI DellsKiwanis Club of WautomaKleenMarkKlement's Sausage CompanyKnights of Columbus - Council   #614Knights of Columbus - Monroe Council #1471Knights of Columbus - St. Dennis IHM

Businesses & Organizations $250+ cont'dKnights of Columbus - Wisc. Dells Council #4392Knuckleheads Family Entertainment CenterKothe Real Estate Partners, LLCKraemer Brothers, LLCKrantz ElectricLake Delton Water Sports, Inc.Lamar AdvertisingLaw Office of Gregory J. Stacker, LLCLeatherberry AcresLincoln Financial AdvisorsLincoln Financial Foundation, Inc.M & M BakeryM3 InsuranceMadison LightingMarathon Cheese CorporationMassMutual WisconsinMcFarlanes'Melron CorporationMermaid Car WashMiltrim Farms, Inc.Modern Heating & CoolingModern Woodmen Fraternal FinancialMonk's Bar & GrillMonk's at the WildernessMoosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co.Mt. Olympus Water & Theme ParkMutual of AmericaNeider & BoucherNeuman Pools, Inc.New Life Pet Adoption CenterNicholds Claims AdjustingNike, Inc.Northern Bay Golf ResortNorthwestern MutualOregon Community BankOriginal Wisconsin DucksPark BankPeoples State BankPharo Heating Co., Inc.Pine Valley Golf CoursePreferred TitleRed Eye Brewing CompanyRevive Restoration of Madison, Inc.Rhyme Business ProductsRipple ManagementSavers, Inc.S. D. Ellenbecker, Inc.SDE PropertiesSheltered WingsSignmaster Custom Signs, Inc.South Milwaukee AMVETS Post 4Sports Impressions/JustAgame FieldhouseSteffes True Value HardwareStifel Nicolaus

Summit Credit UnionSVATASC Employee Philanthropy CommitteeThe Oaks Golf CourseThe Shoe Box, Ltd.The Suby GroupTito's Handmade VodkaTom Foolerys Adventure ParkTommy Bartlett, Inc.Town BankTown Bank of MadisonTrappers Turn Golf ClubTrempealeau/Buffalo County Tavern LeagueTVW/Morgan Murphy MediaTwo Rivers Signs & Designs of PortageUHPUniversity Ridge Golf ClubUrban Construction Co.US BankVan Der Geest FarmsVFW - Calumet County Post 3153VierbicherVietnam Veterans of America, Inc. Chapter 115VizanceVon Klaus WineryWaunakee Winter WanderersWausau Masonic Center, Inc.Welton EnterprisesWickersham JewelryWild Rock Golf ClubWilderness Hotel & Golf ResortWisconsin Dells Health ServicesWisconsin Dells Lions ClubWisconsin Dells Rotary ClubWisconsin Elks Major ProjectWisconsin Elks Major Project Committee BoardWisconsin Financial GroupWisconsin Guild of Chimney Service SpecialistsWisconsin-Upper Michigan District of Circle K Intl.Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis DistrictZander SolutionsZilmer-Riley WI Post 84

FoundationsA. Sturm and Sons Foundation, Inc.Adams-Columbia Electric Coop Operation Round-upAlliant Energy FoundationAmerican Camp AssociationCamp Nebagamon Scholarship FundCapital Times Kids FundClaremont S. Jackman FoundationCompeer FinancialCounty Materials CorporationCulver's VIP Foundation, Inc.

Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service TrustDuane & Dorothy Bluemke FoundationFirst Weber Foundation, Inc.Garton Family FoundationGregory C. Van Wie Charitable Foundation, Inc.H&H Foundation Inc.Helen Hardt Family Fund with Community Fdn. Fox ValleyHerbert H. Kohl Charities, Inc.Jasperson Family FoundationJudd S. Alexander FoundationKenosha Community FoundationKiwanis Club of Elm Grove - Golden K Foundation, Inc.Kiwanis Club of Monroe - FoundationKiwanis Club of Racine -  FoundationKiwanis Club of Waukesha - Foundation, Inc.Kiwanis Club of Wisconsin Upper Michigan District FoundationKnights of Columbus - Bishop Brust #3702 Foundation, Inc.Knights of Columbus - Wisconsin State CouncilMadison Gas & Electric FoundationMadison Rotary FoundationMadison West Kiwanis Club Foundation Youth GrantMadison4KidsOshkosh Area Community Foundation Hiwela Youth FundRotary Club of Appleton - Helen Thom Roemer TrustSAC Developmental Disabilities of Community Fdn. Fox ValleySauk Trails Optimist Club - Youth & Community FoundationSECURA Insurance Companies Charitable Fund of Community Foundation Fox ValleySub-Zero Wolf Foundation, Inc.The Ability ExperienceThrivent Financial for Lutherans FoundationUnited Fund of Iowa County, Inc.Western Kiwanis Foundation of Kenosha, Inc.Wisconsin Dells Area United FundWisconsin Farm Bureau Federation

Easter Seals Wisconsin Board of Directors

Chair: Pamela Birschbach, First Weber Group Realtors1st Vice Chair: Tom Woodward, Madison LightingTreasurer: Jason Klawonn, Northwestern Mutual

Secretary: Charles F. Buell, C.F. Buell Company, LLC

Eric Blankenheim, Blankenheim ServicesWayne Corey, Retired

Andy Crooks, T.R. McKenzieJoe Gussel, Holiday Wholesale

Pat LeMire, M3 InsuranceJeff Lyon, FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative

Paul Molinaro, Welton EnterprisesZach Morley, Wisconsin Financial Group

Steven R. Peotter, Oregon Community BankJoy Royston, Sports Impressions/JustAGame Fieldhouse

Sara Schoenborn, WI Agri-Business Assoc. & WI Corn ProgramScott Stevenson, KleenMark

John Teevan, Retired, Home Care Medical, Inc.John C. Van Wie, Van Wie Properties

Honorary Board MembersWilliam J. Holley, Peter A. Eltink

Community Representatives & Committee MembersCarol Peirick, Dan Paltz, Melissa Warner, Terri McCarthy

OUR MISSIONIncreasing independence, maximizing

opportunities, minimizing barriers, and enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities.

8001 Excelsior Drive, Suite 200 | Madison, Wisconsin 537171.800.422.2324 www.EasterSealsWisconsin.com

all abilities. limitless possibilities