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East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc

THE ORGANIZATION SHALL PROVIDE FOR AND SUPPORT THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA, AS A WHOLE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FORMER …

East Chicago Urban Enterprise

Community Development East Chicago, IN EIN: 351774688 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc

Providing for & supporting residents & businesses of the East Chicago Enterprise Zone through partnerships and tax incentives. ECUEA tax forms & maps.

Founded
Headquarters
East Chicago, IN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S310
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

The organization shall provide for and support the residents and businesses within the city of east chicago, indiana, as a whole, including but not limited to the former east chicago urban enterprise zone, through partnerships and incentives, with the following specific objectives: 1. To improve long-term economic growth in the area by encouraging business and residential investment and redevelopment through promotion of the local economy, improvement of the skill level of the local employment base, and enhancement of community development; 2. To develop new partnerships and enhance existing partnerships in support of local economic development by becoming an active partner in the economic decision-making process of the city of east chicago; and 3. To establish an international reputation for the organization as an engine of economic development in the city of east chicago.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 119.41%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 17.6% of total expenses ($44,971 of $254,955).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in East Chicago, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 351774688. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $38K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 351774688. 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 Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 91% 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 Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc is located in East Chicago, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years. Its registered address is PO Box 378, United States.

Based on official tax filings, East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc has $38K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $38K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.

Providing for & supporting residents & businesses of the East Chicago Enterprise Zone through partnerships and tax incentives. ECUEA tax forms & maps. East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $38K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 351774688, 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.

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

TE
Terrence V•••••••
BOARD CHAIR

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 35 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1989
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc

What is East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in East Chicago, United States. Providing for & supporting residents & businesses of the East Chicago Enterprise Zone through partnerships and tax incentives. ECUEA tax forms & maps.
When was East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc founded?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc was founded in 1989.
Who leads East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc?
Terrence Velligan serves as BOARD CHAIR.
Where is East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc located?
Headquartered in East Chicago, IN, United States.
What is East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10K-$100K. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc trustworthy?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 351774688.
What is East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association Inc's website?
https://www.eastchicagouea.org