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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

Community Development Ottawa, KS EIN 480725806 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Ottawa, KS
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S32Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1967

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S32Z
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.94%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.95
Program expenses$0.95 ($12.2 million)
95% to programs beats the peer average (90%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

East 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. 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 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('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 93/100.

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 90% 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.

East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 95% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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: East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
95% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, 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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Leadership

CR
Crystal M Anderson
CEO

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amber V••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Caitlin H•••
BOARD MEMBER
CO
Cody H••••••
PRESIDENT
CR
Crystal M A•••••••
CEO
DA
Dave P•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
David S••••
BOARD MEMBER
DO
Donna D•••••
BOARD MEMBER
EL
Elmer F••••••
BOARD MEMBER
FE
Felicia M••••
BOARD MEMBER
FR
Fred D••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jesse M••••
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Rob R••••••
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Ronald C•••••
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Ron C•••••
SECRETARY
RO
Roy D•••
BOARD MEMBER
SC
Scott J••••
BOARD MEMBER
ST
Stephanie C••••••
VICE-PRESIDE
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Susie L••••••
TREASURER
TI
Tim J••••••
BOARD MEMBER
TO
Tom H••••••
BOARD MEMBER
WE
Wes C•••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$12.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$12.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$12.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$10.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$11.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$9.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp This page 93 $12.6 million 95%
Community Extended Nuclear Transitional Resid Exoffenders Inc 93 $16.5 million 91%
Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission Inc 93 $12.7 million 92%
Alianza Municipal de Servicios 93 $23.9 million 91%
Calvin Community 93 $11.1 million 87%
Family Service Association of Greater Fall River Inc 93 $26.5 million 89%
Foundation 2 Inc 93 $11.8 million 87%
Inquiring Systems Inc 93 $13.1 million 90%
Community Alternatives Unlimited 93 $14.6 million 91%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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, 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 93 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