Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo
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
Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,722
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,361
- -53.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $34,361
- Total assets
- $11,500,590
- +28.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org Inc Echo funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2024) to $176K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Kershaw County Camden, SC | Prov Housing to Homeless DV Victims | $43,490 |
| United Way of the Midlands Columbia, SC | Prov Housing to Homeless DV Victims | $25,232 |
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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 | $11,500,590 | $13,934,558 | $12,240,395 | $68,722 | 2 | $101,442 |
| 2023 | $8,927,638 | $16,761,867 | $13,678,221 | $74,541 | 1 | $53,072 |
| 2022 | $6,398,220 | $29,477,767 | $28,161,257 | $176,085 | 2 | $-23,831 |
| 2021 | $3,922,932 | $13,355,938 | $12,957,161 | $146,325 | 2 | $15,442 |
| 2020 | $3,806,355 | $7,493,829 | $6,702,774 | $135,639 | 2 | $1,075 |
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.
Focus Areas
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
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.
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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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