Brush Creek Enterprise Center Inc
Brush Creek Enterprise Center, inc. Is a non-for-profit business innovation and commercialization center which is designed to stimulate economic development and jobs with emphasis given to the needs of advanced technology firms in the state of Missouri and, specifically, the Kansas city area.
Brush Creek Enterprise Center Inc at a glance
In short: Brush Creek Enterprise Center Inc gave $329K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $329K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $328,840
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $328,840
- Median grant
- $328,840
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Brush Creek Enterprise Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Missouri Kansas City ($329K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $329K.
*2025: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2025: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Kansas City Kansas City, MO | General Support | $328,840 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* | — | $287,000 | $348,522 | $328,840 | 1 | $287,000 |
| 2024 | $62,372 | $20,052 | $8,468 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $50,746 | $124,845 | $120,011 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $45,724 | $124,845 | $121,543 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $42,160 | $124,845 | $119,578 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $36,535 | $187,268 | $205,475 | — | — | — |
*2025: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Brush Creek Enterprise Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Brush Creek Enterprise Center Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Smithville, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $329K. Net investment income was $287K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brush Creek Enterprise Center Inc is led by Randolph E. Buseman, Chairman & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Randolph E. Buseman
Chairman & Director
Treasurer & Director → Chairman & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Meyers
Secretary & Director
Executive Director → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Pitman
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nelson Mann (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Randall C. Ferguson Jr. (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Brush Creek Enterprise Center Inc
How much does Brush Creek Enterprise Center Inc give each year?
Brush Creek Enterprise Center Inc gave $329K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. The 2025 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is Brush Creek Enterprise Center Inc?
Brush Creek Enterprise Center Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Smithville, MO.
Where does Brush Creek Enterprise Center Inc operate?
Brush Creek Enterprise Center Inc has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Brush Creek Enterprise Center Inc's EIN?
Brush Creek Enterprise Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1899271. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 22, 2022)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 16, 2023)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 12, 2025)
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