Nonprofit · EIN 23-7058908
EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · ADA, OK 74820
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $19,235,791 | $4,600,866 | $14,634,925 | $76,715,339 | $152,539 | $76,562,800 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,375,605 | $4,181,173 | $10,194,432 | $62,029,555 | $101,680 | $61,927,875 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,307,982
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,924,059
- Net rental income
- $3,750
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $4,156,681
- Other revenue
- $3,750
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,698,698
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $213,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $64,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $356,932
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,335
- Accounting fees
- $56,194
- Travel
- $7,853
- Program services (functional)
- $3,845,064
- Management and general (functional)
- $307,375
- Fundraising (functional)
- $448,427
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $62,029,555
- Total assets, end of year
- $76,715,339
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $152,539
- Net assets, end of year
- $76,562,800
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,280
- Publicly traded securities
- $52,362,415
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,271,190
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $74,291,610
- Gross receipts
- $19,235,791
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- OK
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN HARGRAVE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $121,000 | $0 | $23,382 |
| BUFFY LOVELIS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $92,500 | $26,098 |
| GERALD WILLIAMSON | FUNDRAISER Officer | 1 | $64,200 | $0 | $18,059 |
| JESSICA SANCHEZ | CREATIVE COORDINATOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $20,790 | $8,476 |
| ALAN HOLLOWAY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD THOMPSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MIMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA HISLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNIE NERO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DUANE ANDERSON | SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DUANE MURRAY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FOB JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE GRAY | TREASURER/FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY TRETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY HUMPHERS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
18 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM KING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIMMY WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY PARKER | NOMINATING CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE HILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN WOOD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LASHAWN GALLIMORE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET BARTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK STRINGFIELD | INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MILLSAP | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY NAIL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBBIE JONES FOXX | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAWN HIME | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE TURNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAYLOR HOWARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TOM DARTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONY A SCOTT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MASON GROVES | OCFO Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 35 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN HARGRAVE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $110,000 | $21,900 |
| BUFFY LOVELIS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $80,000 | $23,579 |
| GERALD WILLIAMSON | FUNDRAISER Officer | 1 | $0 | $44,000 | $14,808 |
| JESSICA SANCHEZ | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $37,800 | $16,299 |
| DUANE ANDERSON | SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET BARTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH BONDURANT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM DARTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN DICUS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN FLOWERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MASON GROVES | TREASURER/FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY HARP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE HILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN HIME | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA HISLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN HOLLOWAY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY HORNE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TAYLOR HOWARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY HUMPHERS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MILLSAP | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MIMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DUANE MURRAY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY NAIL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNIE NERO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY PARKER | NOMINATING CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKY PETETE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| YANCY SPIVEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK STRINGFIELD | INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD THOMPSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN WOOD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE GRAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FOB JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSS ALLEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE CANTRELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE TURNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1100 E 14TH ST PMB Y-8, ADA, OK 74820-6915
- In care of
- % BUFFY LOVELIS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN HARGRAVE, 1100 E 14TH, ADA, OK 74820
- Signed the 990
- BUFFY LOVELIS, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
- Phone
- (580) 559-5655
- Website
- WWW.ECOK.EDU/FOUNDATION
- Return prepared by
- FINLEY & COOK PLLC
Mission
THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO BENEFIT EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT BODY, FACULTY, AND ITS PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS GIVEN TO STUDENTS OF EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY.Expenses $1,190,765 · grants $1,190,765
- AID TO ECU AND PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY, SUCH AS RECEPTIONS, TEACHER AWARDS, STIPENDS, TRAVEL, CONVENTION EXPENSES, LUNCHEONS, STUDENT TRIPS, STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, SPEAKERS ON CAMPUS, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION PROJECTS, ATHLETIC PROGRAMS, ETC.Expenses $2,507,933 · grants $2,507,933
- LECTURE/CHAIR EXPENSE THAT COVERS FEES FOR LECTURES, MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, STIPENDS FOR FACULTY MEMBERS, POSTAGE, AND PROGRAMS.
- SALARIES & BENEFITS TO ADMINISTER PROGRAMSExpenses $146,366
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7058908
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $76,715,339
- Income (IRS master file)
- $19,235,791
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $19,235,791 | $4,600,866 | $76,715,339 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,375,605 | $4,181,173 | $62,029,555 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,481,082 | $4,262,535 | $47,868,184 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7058908).
Questions about EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC is 23-7058908.
- Is EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN HARGRAVE.
- Who are the officers and directors of EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 33 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $121,000 (JOHN HARGRAVE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $19,235,791, expenses of $4,600,866 and total assets of $76,715,339 at year end.
Other nonprofits in ADA
- MERCY HOSPITAL ADA INC EIN 46-2288155 · last filed 990 for 2025
- MCCALLS CHAPEL SCHOOL INC EIN 73-0718872 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA NUTRITION PROGRAM EIN 73-0974147 · last filed 990 for 2026
- CHICKASAW FOUNDATION EIN 73-1069557 · last filed 990 for 2024
- VALLEY VIEW FOUNDATION INC EIN 73-0630359 · last filed 990-PF for 2025
- OAK HILLS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB EIN 73-0596980 · last filed 990 for 2024
- SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM INC EIN 26-2940071 · last filed 990 for 2024
- MCCALLS CHAPEL SCHOOL ENDOWMENT TRUST OF 1993 EIN 73-6271145 · last filed 990 for 2025