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Nonprofit · EIN 48-0725806

EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORP

Tax-exempt · OTTAWA, KS 66067

Financials

$12.3M$12M2023$12.6M$12.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$12,561,920$12,887,910-$325,990$4,851,246$1,259,783$3,591,463
March 31, 2024990$12,257,020$12,023,043$233,977$5,623,036$1,705,583$3,917,453
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,091,078
of which government grants
$11,848,772
Program service revenue
$421,545
Investment income
$15,091
Net gain from sales of assets
$14,977
Other revenue
$34,206

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,436,862
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$128,281
Other salaries and wages
$4,016,955
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,098,236
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$7,990
Accounting fees
$66,847
Occupancy
$449,191
Travel
$117,106
Depreciation
$311,844
Program services (functional)
$12,188,163
Management and general (functional)
$699,747

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,623,036
Total assets, end of year
$4,851,246
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,259,783
Net assets, end of year
$3,591,463
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,795,700
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,486,668
Net assets with donor restrictions
$104,795
Gross receipts
$12,613,292
Employees
143
Volunteers
2,749
Year formed
1966
State of legal domicile
KS

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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CRYSTAL M ANDERSONCEO
Officer
40$128,281
ELMER FETTERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RON CARTERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SABRINA MEADORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSE MOFLEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DEB CROWLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROB ROBERTSVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
WES COLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
AMBER VOGELERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
FRED DIVERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHANIE COLEMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CRYSTAL M ANDERSONCEO
Officer
40$117,929
CODY HADDOCKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
STEPHANIE COLEMANVICE-PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SUSIE LEGAULTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RON CARTERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DAVE PRACHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID SHRUMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM HUGUNINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ELMER FETTERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSE MOFLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROY DUNNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAITLIN HAYSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROB ROBERTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WES COLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
AMBER VOGELERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
FRED DIVERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
FELICIA MINERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1320 S ASH ST STE 203, OTTAWA, KS 66067-3413
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CRYSTAL M ANDERSON, 1320 S ASH PO BOX 40, OTTAWA, KS 66067
Signed the 990
CRYSTAL M ANDERSON, CEO
Phone
(785) 242-7450
Return prepared by
SSC ADVISORS INC

Mission

ECKAN BUILDS CONNECTIONS AND PROVIDES PROGRAM SERVICES IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS TO SUPPORT THE STABILITY, HEALTH, AND ENGAGEMENT OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ECKAN'S COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) FUNDED SERVICES ASSIST LOW- INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ANDERSON, COFFEY, DOUGLAS, FRANKLIN, JOHNSON, LYON, MIAMI, MORRIS, AND OSAGE COUNTIES. IN FY2024-2025, CSBG- FUNDED SERVICES FOCUSED PRIMARILY ON CRISIS RECOVERY, ASSISTING HOUSEHOLDS WITH NECESSARY PAYMENTS TO MAINTAIN THEIR LIVING SITUATIONS; THESE DIRECT ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS INCLUDED RENT, UTILITIES, CAR INSURANCE, CAR REPAIRS, BUS PASSES, MEDICAL EXPENSES, AND MORE. CSBG-FUNDED SERVICES ALSO SUPPORTED FAMILIES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR THROUGH SCHOOL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTIONS, DURING THE SUMMERS WITH SUMMER LUNCH AND SENIOR FARMERS MARKET, AND DURING THE HOLIDAYS WITH HOLIDAY BUREAUS. YEAR-ROUND, CSBG-FUNDED STAFF OFFER THE STEPPINGSTONES TO SUCCESS CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO HELP PARTICIPANTS WITH SETTING AND REACHING THEIR GOALS. THESE GOALS ARE OFTEN FINANCIAL GOALS OR GOALS TO REMOVE OR NAVIGATE THE BARRIERS EXPERIENCED WHEN LIVING IN POVERTY. FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS AND PANTRIES ARE ALSO OFFERED YEAR-ROUND TO SUPPORT ECKAN'S COMMUNITIES. ECKAN'S WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP) REDUCES ENERGY COSTS FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, PARTICULARLY FOR THE ELDERLY, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN, BY INCREASING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF THEIR HOMES SO THAT THE STRUCTURE USES LESS ELECTRICITY AND FUEL, WHILE ENSURING THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY. ECKAN WEATHERIZATION PROVIDES HOME ENERGY AUDITS AND INSTALLATION OF ENERGY REDUCTION MEASURES IN 17 NORTHEASTERN AND CENTRAL KANSAS COUNTIES. THE HOME ENERGY AUDIT CONSISTS OF A FULL HOUSE INSPECTION TO LOOK FOR AREAS OF POTENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES CONDUCTED BY A CERTIFIED WEATHERIZATION INSPECTOR. THEY COLLECT INFORMATION ON THE HOME INCLUDING RESULTS OF DIAGNOSTIC TESTS, USE AN AUDIT SOFTWARE TO ESTIMATE POTENTIAL SAVINGS, DEVELOP A LIST OF COST-EFFECTIVE MEASURES, AND IDENTIFY ENERGY-RELATED HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES. MEASURES THAT ARE INSTALLED IMPROVE THE THERMAL COMFORT AND PROVIDE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WARM, SAFE, AND SECURE HOUSING. ALL THE WHILE, PROVIDING NATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND LOCAL JOBS. ECKAN HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START SUPPORT HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL READINESS FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 5. SERVICES INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL, MEDICAL, DENTAL, MENTAL HEALTH AND OVERALL FAMILY WELL-BEING. SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS, WITH A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH THAT ENCOURAGES PARENTS TO ACT AS THEIR CHILDREN'S FIRST TEACHERS.
    Expenses $12,188,163 · grants $1,436,862 · revenue $421,545

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
48-0725806
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1967
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,851,246
Income (IRS master file)
$12,613,292

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$12,561,920$12,887,910$4,851,246XML
990March 2024$12,257,020$12,023,043$5,623,036XML
990March 2023$12,264,089$11,830,195$5,195,178IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 2019–––IRS
990March 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 48-0725806).

Questions about EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORP

What is the EIN of EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORP is 48-0725806.
Is EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
Are donations to EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORP 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 EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORP due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORP?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names CRYSTAL M ANDERSON.
Who are the officers and directors of EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORP?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $128,281 (CRYSTAL M ANDERSON, CEO).
How much revenue does EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORP have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,561,920, expenses of $12,887,910 and total assets of $4,851,246 at year end.

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