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Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc

LAWRENCE, KS EIN: 74-3130758 Website

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.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.0M

+92.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$650K

-2.3% YoY

Grant Count

2

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$325K

+46.6% YoY

About Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc

Based on IRS filings

Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc is a nonprofit organization 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

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1states

States

Cities

Lawrence

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$395K$791K$1M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,032,526$537,716$340,665
Revenue$1,437,710$1,408,164$1,142,770
Expenses$1,251,815$1,272,299$1,159,586
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$3,217
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$166K$333K$499K$665K0 grants20200 grants20214 grants20223 grants20232 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Positive Bright Start$530KBrown Like Me Infant Tod…$120K

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K1$50–100K2$100–250K1$250–500K2$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Positive Bright Start ($529,627), Brown Like Me Infant Toddler Care LLC ($120,291).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Positive Bright Start Lawrence, KSTo implement Early Childhood Block Grant programs$529,627
Brown Like Me Infant Toddler Care LLC Lawrence, KSTo implement an Early Childhood Block Grant program$120,291

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Richard MinderExecutive Director$67K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Anna FooteDirector
Pegah Naemi JimenezDirector
Chavis ArmstrongDirector
Denise BallardDirector
Danielle DaveyDirector
Christina GentryDirector
Emily GullicksonDirector
Samanantha McFinDirector
Deanna Kessler-MileyDirector
Jessica O'FlannaganDirector
Erin AdamsonDirector
Richard MinderExecutive Director$66,591

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc?

Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LAWRENCE, KS. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc?

As of 2024, Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc holds $1.0M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $650K in 2024.

Where does Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc operate?

Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc has awarded grants in Kansas.

What size grants does Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc award?

In 2024, Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $650K — an average of about $325K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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