East Central Kansas A A A
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
East Central Kansas A A A is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ottawa, Kansas, registered in 1977, with $3,691,658 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
117 S Main St, Ottawa, KS, 66067 EIN 48-0820385 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.7M
▲ 14.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.0M
Net assets
$3.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for East Central Kansas A A A— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · +18% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For East Central Kansas A A A: 14 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for East Central Kansas A A A— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For East Central Kansas A A A: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.2M (FY2013) to $3.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $827KNet assets $3.6M
Operating margin
17.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.5M
Total liabilities
$827K
Net assets
$3.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,691,658▲14.3% | $3,038,145▲5.0% | $3,648,178▲22.1% | $4,474,730▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,228,804▲3.1% | $2,894,019▲2.4% | $2,988,786▲12.7% | $3,916,660▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,132,152▲7.3% | $2,827,333▲4.3% | $2,652,644▲12.5% | $3,563,882▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,920,095▼0.7% | $2,710,234▲10.8% | $2,358,923▲10.3% | $3,204,914▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,941,777▲13.9% | $2,445,364 | $2,139,541▲29.8% | $2,818,008▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,582,324▼9.3% | $2,445,867▼6.2% | $1,648,442▲12.9% | $2,273,137▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,847,943▲18.5% | $2,608,283▲11.7% | $1,460,173▲19.6% | $2,008,037▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,402,979▼1.7% | $2,335,651▼0.6% | $1,220,513▲5.8% | $1,701,952▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,444,006▲1.5% | $2,350,427▲1.8% | $1,153,185▲8.8% | $1,590,387▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,406,824▲10.8% | $2,308,511▲10.6% | $1,059,606▲10.2% | $1,501,201▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,172,263 | $2,086,404▼0.6% | $961,289▲10.2% | $1,335,081▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,098,201▼6.4% | $872,326▲13.7% | $1,233,112▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,242,666 | $767,298 | $1,097,537 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $17K total
2 grants to East Central Kansas A A A totaling $17K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Human services | 2019 | $7,079 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is East Central Kansas A A A a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. East Central Kansas A A A is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-0820385, based in Ottawa, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is East Central Kansas A A A's EIN?
- East Central Kansas A A A's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-0820385.
- How much revenue does East Central Kansas A A A report?
- East Central Kansas A A A reported $3,691,658 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does East Central Kansas A A A have?
- CharityIndex grades East Central Kansas A A A B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for East Central Kansas A A A (EIN 48-0820385) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.