Easter Seals Alberta is a 2-star rated charity with a Low demonstrated impact. The charity has a C+ Results Reporting grade, which is below average. Its overhead spending is 34%, within Charity Intelligence’s reasonable range, and its reserve funds can cover 11 months of annual program costs. This is within Charity Intelligence’s reasonable limit.

Founded in 1951, Easter Seals Alberta (ESA) aims to increase independence and provide recreational opportunities for people with disabilities and medical conditions. ESA is one of ten provincial arms of Easter Seals Canada. As of April 2024, the charity officially merged operations with Children’s Link Society. The charity operates four main programs: Camp Horizon, McQueen Home, Family Resource Center, and Public Education.

In F2024, ESA allocated 49% of program spending to Camp Horizon. Camp Horizon provides people with disabilities and medical concerns with outdoor camp experiences. In F2024, it welcomed 506 campers with 2,532 volunteer hours and 8,400 program hours.

Easter Seals Alberta’s nine-room residential home, McQueen Home, received 27% of program funding in F2024. Through this program, adults with disabilities can participate in their community and engage with each other. The house offers 24/7 support with healthcare attendants and nurses.

In F2024, Easter Seals Alberta allocated 23% of spending to the Family Resource Center. ESA provides guidance and tools to caregivers, such as support with guardianship applications, mobility equipment, automation, and educational support.

The remaining program spending was allocated to Public Education, at 1% of program costs.

Easter Seals Alberta’s audited financial statements follow activity-based costing, a best practice. This means that its expenses are clearly defined between program, administration, and fundraising categories.

In F2024, the charity received $1.7m in donations, which is 35% of total revenue. The charity also received $1.7m in government funding, representing 35% of total revenue, and reported $1.2m in fees for service.

In F2024, administrative costs are $539k, which is 12% of revenues (less investment income). Fundraising costs are $371k, which is 22% of donations in F2024. This results in total overhead spending of 34%. For every dollar donated, 67 cents are available to go to the cause, which is within Charity Intelligence’s reasonable range for overhead spending.

In F2024, the charity recorded a surplus of $397k and had net funding reserves of $3.3m. This reserve can cover 91% or 11 months of annual program costs. This is within Charity Intelligence’s limit of 300%.

Profile updated by Leah Holmes on June 19, 2025. Comments and corrections may be forthcoming.