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
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Enterprise Center of Johnson County
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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