East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc
East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc is a public charity based in Hartford, Kansas, formed in 1994. The organization says its mission is to provide rides for elderly and disabled people and the general public.
East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc at a glance
In short: East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc gave $2.0M across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $145K), mostly in Kansas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,035,712
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $145,408
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $74,249
- Total assets
- $200,393
- -3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 116 Congress, Hartford, KS 66854
Phone: (620) 364-1935
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lyon County Area Transportation ($665K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 33 grants of 70 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2022) to $2.3M (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon County Area Transportation Emporia, KS | Transportation of El | $665,098 |
| Coffey County Transportation Burlington, KS | Transportation of El | $438,858 |
| Osage County General Public Transpo Osage City, KS | Transportation of El | $147,176 |
| Franklin County Transportation Ottawa, KS | Transportation of El | $133,421 |
| Morris County General Public Transp Council Grove, KS | Transportation of El | $109,699 |
| Greenwood County Council on Aging Eureka, KS | Transportation of El | $90,524 |
| Wabaunsee County Alma, KS | Transportation of El | $75,491 |
| Linn County Transportation Mound City, KS | Transportation of El | $73,007 |
| Community Senior Services Center Osawatomie, KS | Transportation of El | $68,935 |
| Louisburg Senior Center Louisburg, KS | Transportation of El | $62,668 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $200,393 | $2,047,607 | $2,045,983 | $2,035,712 | 14 |
| 2024 | $207,865 | $2,011,291 | $2,010,716 | $2,001,345 | 14 |
| 2023 | $196,129 | $1,962,411 | $1,968,795 | $1,957,529 | 14 |
| 2022 | $361,138 | $1,914,143 | $1,906,207 | $1,889,731 | 14 |
| 2021 | $263,299 | $2,310,407 | $2,311,094 | $2,298,718 | 14 |
| 2020 | $3,910 | $2,039,673 | $2,039,469 | $2,034,133 | 14 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “providing rides for the elderly, disabled and the general public.” Its 2024 filing says it paid grant funds to organizations providing transportation for these groups.
One supported organization, Lakemary Center Inc., describes its own mission as empowering children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their individual potential.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the organization reported 14 grants totaling $2,035,712, ranging from $33,429 to $665,098, all for transportation. The largest went to Lyon County Area Transportation ($665,098), Coffey County Transportation ($438,858), Osage County General Public Transportation ($147,176) and Franklin County Transportation ($133,421). No typical grant size or application process is stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists:
- Shane Brunner — President
- Brittany Hawkins — Vice President
- Tammy Maley — Secretary
- Chelsey Schmidt — Treasurer
- Yvonne Gardner — Administrator
- Marlyn Burkhardt — Director
- Deb Haglund — Director
- Joy Beatty — Director
- Carol Rhea — Director
- Courtney Cates — Director
East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc is led by Shane Brunner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 22 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shane Brunner
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Amick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Rhea
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Cates
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deb Haglund
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devon Powell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Haley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Hall
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Ebberts
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Kerr
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Geiss
Director
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlyn Burkhardt
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Scott
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Beatty
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Crain
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances Deters
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Priddy
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Sandoval
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Maley
Secretary
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2022
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Gardner
Administrator
Treasurer → Administrator, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Hawkins
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsey Schmidt
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Chadelyn Garrett (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Janice Arb (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Deanna Wolken (2024) — Director
- Former: Eric Clary (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan Siepelmeier (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Karlea Abel (2023) — Director
- Former: Tammy Fager (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sean Doherty (2022) — Director
- Former: Amy Fultz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chrystal Stock (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kara Reynolds (2020–2021) — Administrator
- Former: Leanna Stanchfield (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tammy Yates (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa Harris (2020) — Director
- Former: Marlilyn Burkhardt (2020) — 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 East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc
How much does East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc give each year?
East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc gave $2.0M across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 14 grants.
What is East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc's typical grant size?
East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc's median grant in 2025 was $74,249, and its average grant was $145,408, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc give grants?
East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Paola, KS (2 grants).
Does East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Transportation of El" (14 grants).
Who are East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc's largest grantees?
East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lyon County Area Transportation ($665,098), Coffey County Transportation ($438,858) and Osage County General Public Transpo ($147,176), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc?
East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc reported $200K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What does East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “providing rides for the elderly, disabled and the general public.” Its 2024 filing says it paid grant funds to organizations providing transportation for these groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc?
East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc's EIN?
East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1156491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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