Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc
Early Childhood Collective connects the coalition of early childhood resources that serves growing families in Douglas County. ECCo serves as the fiscal agent and administrative hub for community-based early childhood programs that provide education support and resources to families from pregnancy through early childhood.
Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc at a glance
In short: Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc gave $650K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $325K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $649,918
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $324,959
- +46.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $324,959
- Total assets
- $1,032,526
- +92.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Positive Bright Start ($530K). Together the top 2 received $650K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 23 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc gives
- Giving fell 88% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $616K (2022) to $5.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $650K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Positive Bright Start Lawrence, KS | To implement Early Childhood Block Grant programs | $529,627 |
| Brown Like Me Infant Toddler Care LLC Lawrence, KS | To implement an Early Childhood Block Grant program | $120,291 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,032,526 | $1,437,710 | $1,251,815 | $649,918 | 2 | $3,217 |
| 2023 | $537,716 | $1,408,164 | $1,272,299 | $665,203 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $340,665 | $1,142,770 | $1,159,586 | $615,527 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $182,877 | $1,222,977 | $1,188,209 | $5,528,857 | 6 | — |
| 2020 | $142,073 | $1,049,983 | $988,627 | $810,262 | 8 | — |
About Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc
Based on IRS filings
Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lawrence, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $650K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc is led by Richard Minder, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Minder
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
$60K (2020) → $67K (2024)
Anna Foote
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chavis Armstrong
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deanna Kessler-Miley
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Emily Gullickson
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Pegah Naemi Jimenez
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Christina Gentry
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Danielle Davey
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Denise Ballard
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Erin Adamson
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jessica O'Flannagan
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Samanantha McFin
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Janice Blair (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Cook (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kristin Schneller (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Susie Roman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: A'sha Pruitt (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa Graves (2022) — Director
- Former: Bulaong Ramiz Hall (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Coleman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Deanna Kessler Miley (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shelley Dougherty (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Christine (2020) — Lester
- Former: Courtney Hultgren (2020) — Director
- Former: Judith Rodman (2020) — Director
- Former: Matt Stevens (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $67K, to Richard Minder (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc
How much does Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc give each year?
Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc gave $650K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $665K across 3 grants.
How large is Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc?
Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc?
Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lawrence, KS. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc operate?
Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc has awarded grants in Kansas, Tennessee.
What is Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc's EIN?
Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3130758. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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