East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
Eckan builds connections and provides program services in east central kansas to support the stability, health, and engagement of low-income individuals and families.
East Central Kansas Economic
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ECKAN serves needs in East-Central Kansas, helping people leave poverty behind forever. Get support with housing, Head Start, food, and essential needs. Make a tax-deductible donation.
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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.
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· vs. 7 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 95% of the 23,818 community development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEast Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp is a registered community development nonprofit based in Ottawa, KS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its EIN is 480725806. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $13M in annual revenue. 65 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 480725806. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp is located in Ottawa, KS, United States. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years.
Based on official tax filings, East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp has $13M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $13M in annual revenue. The organization has 65 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
ECKAN serves needs in East-Central Kansas, helping people leave poverty behind forever. Get support with housing, Head Start, food, and essential needs. Make a tax-deductible donation. East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1966.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $13M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp are generally tax-deductible in the United States. East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 480725806, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORP is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 65 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 65 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1966
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
- What is East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp?
- East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ottawa, United States. ECKAN serves needs in East-Central Kansas, helping people leave poverty behind forever. Get support with housing, Head Start, food, and essential needs. Make a tax-deductible donation.
- When was East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp founded?
- East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp was founded in 1966.
- Who leads East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp?
- Crystal M Anderson serves as CEO.
- Where is East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp located?
- Headquartered in Ottawa, KS, United States.
- What is East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp trustworthy?
- East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 480725806.
- What is East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp's website?
- http://www.eckan.org