Enterprise Center of Johnson County
The Enterprise Center of Johnson County (ECJC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Overland Park, Kansas, serving as a business incubator and entrepreneurial support hub. Founded in 1994, ECJC provides high-growth companies and entrepreneurs with resources, consulting services, flexible facilities, and low-cost support to start and grow successful businesses in Johnson County, Kansas, the Kansas City region, and across the state.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$901K
-18.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
-76.4% YoY
Grant Count
20
-90.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
+138.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
ECJC is designed to provide high-quality, value-added consulting services, administrative support, and low-cost flexible facilities for start-up and growth-oriented companies that result in positive business activity and job creation in Johnson County, Kansas.
The organization focuses on:
- Innovative technology industries and start-up companies
- Small business development and entrepreneurship
- Women-led businesses through the Women's Business Center—the only such center in Kansas
- Early-stage equity investment and capital connections
- Business consulting and technical support
Grantmaking
ECJC functions both as a service provider and a grantmaker. The organization has distributed grants to support business development:
Grant Range
** $5,300–$125,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus on Johnson County, Kansas and the Kansas City region, with services extending across the state of Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $900,501
- Total revenues: $2,897,747
- Total expenses: $3,005,968
- Number of employees: 11
- Program spend: 87%
- Management spend: 12%
- Fundraising spend: 2%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $900,501 | $1,102,969 | $2,156,584 |
| Revenue | $2,897,747 | $6,122,813 | $2,042,199 |
| Expenses | $3,005,968 | $6,605,547 | $1,497,986 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $17,992 | $24,908 | $35,582 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Parkwood Day School Llc ($125,000), 4 Wilsons Enterprises Llc ($100,000), Rks Inspire Llc ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 WILSONS ENTERPRISES LLC LEATHENWORTH, KS | CHILDCARE BUSINESS | $100,000 |
| BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL ROELAND PARK, KS | CHILDCARE BUSINESS | $20,000 |
| BLESSED BEGINNINGS PARENTS MORNING OLATHE, KS | CHILDCARE BUSINESS | $10,000 |
| BRIGHT MINDS DAYCARE LLC GARDNER, KS | CHILDCARE BUSINESS | $20,619 |
| CUBBY BEAR LEARNING CENTER LLC OLATHE, KS | CHILDCARE BUSINESS | $20,000 |
| DLH LLC SHAWNEE, KS | CHILDCARE BUSINESS | $28,291 |
| GIOIOSA MONTESSORI LLC ROELAND PARK, KS | CHILDCARE BUSINESS | $47,000 |
| HOME AWAY FROM HOME LLC OLATHE, KS | CHILDCARE BUSINESS | $6,000 |
| JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OVERLAND PARK, KS | CHILDCARE BUSINESS | $14,000 |
| KIDZONE LEARNING CENTER OF OVERLAND OVERLAND PARK, KS | CHILDCARE BUSINESS | $94,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jeff Shackelford - Contact person listed
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY SHACKELFORD | PRESIDENT AN | 40 | $210,000 |
| SHIRLEY ALLENBRAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUDY BEESE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN BRANDMEYER | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JIM ECHOLS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEITH HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAGGIE KENEFAKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELEA MCRAE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JILL MINTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL MORRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVYEON ROSS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRYAN SHANNON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELE WEIGAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
ECJC led Johnson County's effort to distribute $13.5 million in CARES small business grants during the pandemic period. The organization has also been involved in federal grant initiatives, including efforts related to economic development and quality of life improvements in Johnson County.
Federal grant to provide for 32 new electric vehicle charging stations inSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Enterprise Center of Johnson County fund?
ECJC is designed to provide high-quality, value-added consulting services, administrative support, and low-cost flexible facilities for start-up and growth-oriented companies that result in positive business activity and job creation in Johnson County, Kansas. The organization focuses on: • Innovative technology industries and start-up companies • Small business development and entrepreneurship • Women-led businesses through the Women's Business Center—the only such center in Kansas • Early-sta…
How do I apply for a grant from Enterprise Center of Johnson County?
ECJC functions both as a service provider and a grantmaker. The organization has distributed grants to support business development: • **Total giving (2024):** $1,145,528 • **Typical grant range:** $5,300–$125,000 • **Recent grant distribution:** ECJC distributed 29 grants to childcare businesses in Johnson County through federal dollars passed via Johnson County government to expand and create additional childcare places ECJC also manages three early-stage equity investment funds: • Fountain I…
Where does Enterprise Center of Johnson County make grants?
Primary focus on Johnson County, Kansas and the Kansas City region, with services extending across the state of Kansas.
What size grants does Enterprise Center of Johnson County award?
In 2024, Enterprise Center of Johnson County awarded 20 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $51K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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