The Dallas Ec
The Dallas EC is a Dallas, Texas-based organization whose filing type is Form 990 (a public charity). Founded in 2013, it describes its purpose as encouraging economic development in Dallas by equipping the entrepreneurial community and strengthening the startup ecosystem.
The Dallas Ec at a glance
In short: The Dallas Ec gave $146K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,831
- -42.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,583
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,750
- Total assets
- $3,638,054
- +301.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dallas Ec
- Contact
Mailing address: 3560 W Camp Wisdom Road 200, Dallas, TX 75237
Phone: (214) 659-1620
Website: https://thedec.co
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dallas Ec funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cen-TEX Certified Development Corp ($30K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 42 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Dallas, Texas. Of its 2024 grant dollars, 57% went to recipients in Texas and 43% were assigned to an unspecified state category. Listed Texas recipients were in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Duncanville, and McKinney.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Dallas Ec open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). 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 $46K (2021) to $363K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $146K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cen-TEX Certified Development Corp Austin, TX | Business Assistance | $30,273 |
| Trufund Financial Services Inc Houston, TX | Business Assistance | $24,104 |
| Women in Need of Generous Support Dallas, TX | Business Assistance | $15,454 |
| Body Spring LLC | Business Assistance | $15,000 |
| Raise a Hood Inc | Business Assistance | $15,000 |
| Limplar Inc | Business Assistance | $12,500 |
| Metrolla | Business Assistance | $10,000 |
| The Tipsy Bloom | Business Assistance | $10,000 |
| Overtime Playcare LLC Duncanville, TX | Business Assistance | $7,000 |
| Expressive Aromas LLC McKinney, TX | Business Assistance | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing reports the following financials. Grant totals are amounts the organization gave; revenue is reported separately.
Separately, the organization’s 2023 impact report states that it received $2.58 million in funding that year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,638,054 | $3,179,879 | $3,177,792 | $145,831 | 10 |
| 2023 | $906,480 | $2,442,635 | $2,425,186 | $253,339 | 14 |
| 2022 | $992,235 | $2,165,533 | $2,297,712 | $363,090 | 18 |
| 2021 | $882,716 | $1,532,887 | $1,506,835 | $46,250 | Total only |
| 2020 | $849,383 | $1,505,186 | $1,263,719 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to encourage economic development in Dallas by encouraging and equipping the entrepreneurial community. Its 2024 filing describes providing workspace and equipment to entrepreneurs.
In 2024, the filing listed grants with the purpose “business assistance.” The DEC Network’s 2022 impact report also describes its work as supporting startups through physical hubs, events, and education programs, with a particular focus on women and entrepreneurs of color.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $145,831. Grant amounts ranged from $6,500 to $30,273, with a median of $13,750. Listed recipients included CEN-TEX CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT CORP ($30,273), TRUFUND FINANCIAL SERVICES INC ($24,104), WOMEN IN NEED OF GENEROUS SUPPORT ($15,454), BODY SPRING LLC ($15,000), and RAISE A HOOD INC ($15,000). Each grant was reported for business assistance.
No application process or instructions are provided in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William J Chinn as CEO and director. Directors listed are Chris Boult, Chris Gold, Chris Wilkes, Courtney Getum, David Gillan, David Wetherington, Duane Dankesreiter, Dyana Holzworth, and Genai Walker-Macklin.
The Dallas Ec is led by William J. Chinn, CEO & Director on every filing since 2023; 3 of 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William J. Chinn
CEO & Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$196K (2023) → $214K (2024)
Lloyd S. Bowles III
Executive Chair
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Altman
Director & Chairman of Mkt
Director & Chairman of Mktg → Director & Chairman of Mkt, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendall Kennedy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$96K (2024)
Chris Boult
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Gold
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Wilkes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Getum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Gillan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Wetherington
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duane Dankesreiter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dyana Holzworth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Genai Walker-Macklin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Neubecker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Lupinacci
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jorge Corral
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Kleymen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lamont Robinson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Rider
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Watson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Narasimha Raju Nagubhai
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neha Kunte
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Priest
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R'kes Starling
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Johanneck
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scot Lydick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Lofgren
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Summer Wright
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Latarsha D. Hearns
Key Employee
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $101K (2024)
Jennifer Conley
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bill J. Chinn (2020–2022) — CEO & 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 $214K, to William J Chinn (CEO and Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Dallas Ec
How much does The Dallas Ec give each year?
The Dallas Ec gave $146K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $253K across 14 grants.
What is The Dallas Ec's typical grant size?
The Dallas Ec's median grant in 2024 was $13,750, and its average grant was $14,583, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dallas Ec that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Dallas Ec give grants?
The Dallas Ec gives mostly in Texas: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Dallas Ec give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Dallas Ec's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Business Assistance" (10 grants).
Who are The Dallas Ec's largest grantees?
The Dallas Ec's largest 2024 grantees include Cen-TEX Certified Development Corp ($30,273), Trufund Financial Services Inc ($24,104) and Women in Need of Generous Support ($15,454), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dallas Ec?
The Dallas Ec reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What does The Dallas Ec fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to encourage economic development in Dallas by encouraging and equipping the entrepreneurial community. Its 2024 filing describes providing workspace and equipment to entrepreneurs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dallas Ec?
The Dallas Ec has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thedec.co for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Dallas Ec's EIN?
The Dallas Ec's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2835130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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