Enterprise Center of Johnson County
The Enterprise Center of Johnson County (ECJC) is a public charity based in Overland Park, Kansas. It supports entrepreneurs and startups through education, mentoring, consulting, administrative support, and connections to capital. Its programs include the Women’s Business Center, Mid-America Angels, Women’s Capital Connection, Growth Mentoring Service, and LaunchU.
Enterprise Center of Johnson County at a glance
In short: Enterprise Center of Johnson County gave $1.0M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,010,410
- -76.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -90.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,521
- +138.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $900,501
- -18.4% 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.
How to apply to Enterprise Center of Johnson County
- Contact
Mailing address: 6405 Metcalf Ave Suite 318, Overland Park, KS 66202
Phone: (913) 438-2282
Website: https://ecjc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Enterprise Center of Johnson County
Who Enterprise Center of Johnson County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Parkwood Day School LLC ($125K). Together the top 10 received $829K.
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 223 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ECJC’s website says its entrepreneur resources are available to companies in Kansas or Missouri. The 2024 grants listed in its filing went entirely to recipients in Kansas. The Small Business Recovery Grant is limited to businesses located in Johnson County, Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Enterprise Center of Johnson County gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2021) to $4.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Day School LLC Leawood, KS | Childcare Business | $125,000 |
| 4 Wilsons Enterprises LLC Leathenworth, KS | Childcare Business | $100,000 |
| RKS Inspire LLC Kansas City, KS | Childcare Business | $100,000 |
| Sunny-Steps Childcare Center LLC Gardner, KS | Childcare Business | $100,000 |
| Kidzone Learning Center of Overland Park Overland Park, KS | Childcare Business | $94,000 |
| Women's Business Center Overland Park, KS | Business Development | $81,500 |
| Little Learners Early Childhood Center Inc Olathe, KS | Childcare Business | $75,000 |
| Olathe Christian Church Preschool Olathe, KS | Childcare Business | $66,000 |
| Gioiosa Montessori LLC Roeland Park, KS | Childcare Business | $47,000 |
| Vadas Creative World Overland Park, KS | Childcare Business | $40,000 |
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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 | $900,501 | $2,897,747 | $3,005,968 | $1,010,410 | 20 | $17,992 |
| 2023 | $1,102,969 | $6,122,813 | $6,605,547 | $4,288,300 | 202 | $24,908 |
| 2022 | $2,156,584 | $2,042,199 | $1,497,986 | — | — | $35,582 |
| 2021 | $1,026,412 | $1,656,304 | $1,900,815 | $249,500 | 1 | $10,022 |
| 2020 | $1,668,294 | $1,963,710 | $2,032,188 | — | — | $14,870 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ECJC’s stated mission is to provide consulting services, administrative support, and low-cost flexible facilities for startup and growth-oriented companies, with the goal of fostering business activity and job creation in Johnson County, Kansas. Its filing describes an incubator program for innovative-technology industries and other startups, alongside entrepreneurial programs and investment networks.
The 2024 grants listed in its filing went to Kansas recipients, primarily for childcare businesses, as well as for business development. Among the grantees, Johnson County Community College said its mission includes expanding student access, advancing community leadership and business partnerships, and promoting cultural activities. Lakeview Village said its mission is to enhance seniors’ lives through care, programs, and campus amenities.
Grantmaking
ECJC reported 20 grants totaling $1,010,410 in 2024. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $125,000, with a median of $35,000. The filing describes a separate childcare initiative through which ECJC passed along federal funds received through Johnson County government; it says 29 grants were awarded to help childcare businesses create additional places.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $125,000 to Parkwood Day School LLC for childcare business, $100,000 each to 4 Wilsons Enterprises LLC, RKS Inspire LLC, and Sunny-Steps Childcare Center LLC for childcare business, and $81,500 to the Women’s Business Center for business development. Other listed awards included $94,000 to Kidzone Learning Center of Overland, $75,000 to Little Learners Early Childhood, and $66,000 to Olathe Christian Church Preschool, each for childcare business. Johnson County Community College received $14,000 and Lakeview Village received $13,000.
ECJC’s website describes the Johnson County Small Business Recovery Grant as currently accepting applications. The program offers a one-time $20,000 award to eligible for-profit or nonprofit small businesses located in Johnson County, Kansas, with 1–50 full-time employees and documented revenue loss of at least 25% during January 2019 through December 2021. Applicants submit an online application and supporting documentation; the stated requirements include proof of location, employee documentation, and 2019 and 2021 tax returns. Approved recipients sign a grant acceptance agreement. The FAQ says awards are distributed to qualified applicants until program funds are depleted. No deadline is stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Shackelford as president and John Brandmeyer as chairman. Directors listed are Shirley Allenbrand, Brian Anderson, Rudy Beese, Jim Echols, Keith Harrington, Maggie Kenefake, Melea McRae, and Jill Minton.
Enterprise Center of Johnson County is led by Jeffrey Shackelford, President An since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Shackelford
President An
President → President & CEO, 2022
President & CEO → President An, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$194K (2020) → $210K (2024)
John Brandmeyer
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Davyeon Ross
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Morris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rudy Beese
Director
Director → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Shannon
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Echols
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melea McRae
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Weigand
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Anderson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Minton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Harrington
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Kenefake
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Allenbrand
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jay Meschke (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Makalous (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Kelly (2023) — Director
- Former: Ed Eilert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Beth Johnson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Angela Laville (2020) — Finance
- Former: David Cook (2020) — Director
- Former: Ryan Sprott (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 $210K, to Jeffrey Shackelford (President an).
Frequently asked questions about Enterprise Center of Johnson County
How much does Enterprise Center of Johnson County give each year?
Enterprise Center of Johnson County gave $1.0M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.3M across 202 grants.
What is Enterprise Center of Johnson County's typical grant size?
Enterprise Center of Johnson County's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $50,521, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Enterprise Center of Johnson County give grants?
Enterprise Center of Johnson County gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Olathe, KS (6 grants), Overland Park, KS (4 grants), Gardner, KS (2 grants) and Roeland Park, KS (2 grants).
Does Enterprise Center of Johnson County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Enterprise Center of Johnson County's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Childcare Business" (19 grants).
Who are Enterprise Center of Johnson County's largest grantees?
Enterprise Center of Johnson County's largest 2024 grantees include Parkwood Day School LLC ($125,000), 4 Wilsons Enterprises LLC ($100,000) and RKS Inspire LLC ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Enterprise Center of Johnson County?
Enterprise Center of Johnson County reported $901K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What does Enterprise Center of Johnson County fund?
ECJC’s stated mission is to provide consulting services, administrative support, and low-cost flexible facilities for startup and growth-oriented companies, with the goal of fostering business activity and job creation in Johnson County, Kansas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Enterprise Center of Johnson County?
Enterprise Center of Johnson County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ecjc.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Enterprise Center of Johnson County's EIN?
Enterprise Center of Johnson County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1160604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Enterprise Center of Johnson County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/enterprise-center-of-johnson-county-morg_65abd0518d8e4e02b74dff3c12edf39b
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