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Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo

Public charity · Grantmaker Myrtle Beach, SC EIN: 83-0421712 Website

Services for homeless individuals including development and maintenance of databases for the purposes of providing assistance in obtaining proper and necessary identification documents and providing temporary and permament supportive housing for homeless persons

Key facts about Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo

In short: Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo gave $69K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
83-0421712
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$68,722
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$34,361
Median grant
$34,361
Total assets
$11,500,590
Primary geography
South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$11.5M

+28.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$69K

-7.8% YoY

Grant Count

2

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$34K

-53.9% YoY

How Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo gives

  • Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo

Based on IRS filings

Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Myrtle Beach, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $101K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

CamdenGeorgetownColumbia

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2 grants2020 2 grants2021 2 grants2022 1 grant2023 2 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2024) to $176K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $69K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

United Way of Kershaw County: $43KUnited Way of Kershaw County$43KUnited Way of the Midlands: $25KUnited Way of the Midlands$25K

The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Kershaw County ($43K). Together the top 2 received $69K.

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K5$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 9 (56%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Kershaw County Camden, SCProv Housing to Homeless DV Victims$43,490
United Way of the Midlands Columbia, SCProv Housing to Homeless DV Victims$25,232

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M$40M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$11,500,590$8,927,638$6,398,220
Revenue$13,934,558$16,761,867$29,477,767
Expenses$12,240,395$13,678,221$28,161,257
Net Investment Income$101,442$53,072$-23,831

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 12, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 5, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo is led by Joey Smoak, Chief Executive Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Joey Smoak

    Chief Executive Officer

    Cheif Executive Officer → Chief Executive Officer, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $127K (2020) → $216K (2024)

  • Terri Nardslico

    Board Chair

    On filings since 2022

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Grant

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matt Wiseman

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wayne Gray

    Director

    Chairman → Director, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Taylor Sweat

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard B Altman

    Chief Financial Officer

    On filings since 2022

    50 hrs/week

    $179K (2022) → $107K (2024)

  • Molly Keen

    Vice Chair

    Director → Vice Chair, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rainbow Russell

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Adam Emrick (2020) — Director
  • Former: Andy Graham (2020) — Vice President
  • Former: Deidra Byrd (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

Joey Smoak — Chief Executive Officer: $216KJoey SmoakChief Executive Officer$216KRichard B Altman — Chief Financial Officer: $107KRichard B AltmanChief Financial Officer$107K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $216K, to Joey Smoak (Chief Executive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo

How much does Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo give each year?

Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo gave $69K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $75K across 1 grant.

How large is Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo?

Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo reported $11.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.9M.

What is Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo?

Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Myrtle Beach, SC. It holds $11.5M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo operate?

Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo has awarded grants in South Carolina.

What is Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo's EIN?

Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0421712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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