Adams County Development Council
The Adams County Development Council is a public charity based in Othello, Washington, formed in 2007. It supports business and economic development in Adams County by helping businesses access resources, including support for business start-up, retention, expansion, recruitment, and workforce development.
Adams County Development Council at a glance
- Total assets
- $436,554
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $301,531
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $339
- +79.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $275,790
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Adams County Development Council
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 330, Othello, WA 99344
Phone: (509) 331-2042
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Adams County Development Council funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Council’s stated geographic focus is Adams County, Washington, including its cities, towns, and ports. Its website describes services and resources for businesses in the county.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 68 grants totaling $727K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $436,554 | $301,531 | $275,790 | — | — | $339 |
| 2024 | $408,029 | $289,309 | $235,110 | — | — | $189 |
| 2023 | $360,626 | $334,069 | $242,101 | — | — | $527 |
| 2022 | $264,859 | $273,518 | $183,135 | — | — | $32 |
| 2021 | $169,686 | $177,770 | $113,898 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $109,578 | $1,303,218 | $1,279,546 | $727,308 | 68 | $48 |
| 2019 | $84,889 | $94,452 | $90,127 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Council’s mission is “to enhance, retain, and attract commercial, industrial, and agricultural growth, development, and diversity within Adams County and its cities, towns and ports.” Its stated work includes supporting local businesses, facilitating planned growth, and working with regional educational institutions and agencies on workforce development.
In 2020, the Council supported Adams County Pet Rescue, whose stated mission is to rescue, care for, and find homes for abandoned or abused animals, and Wheat Land Communities Fair, whose stated mission is to provide an educational community fair focused on agriculture and support the fair.
Grantmaking
The 2025, 2024, and 2023 filings each report zero grants. In 2020, the Council gave $20,000 to Adams County Pet Rescue and $15,000 to Wheat Land Communities Fair. The available information does not establish a typical grant size.
For businesses seeking loans or project funding, the Council’s website directs them to outside providers and describes its role as helping them find funding; it states that funding is not offered directly through the Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kyle Niehenke as executive director; Deena Vietzke as chairman; John Francisco as treasurer; and Paula Bell as secretary. It also lists Ian Eccles, Patrick Boss, Chris Faix, Lloyd Stoess, David Baumann, and Mike Garza as directors.
Adams County Development Council is led by Kyle Niehenke, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kyle Niehenke
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $163K (2025)
Deena Vietzke
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Faix
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David Baumann
Director
Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ian Eccles
Director
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lloyd Stoess
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patrick Boss
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dan Blankenship
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jay Weise
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
KYLE McCAULEY
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Mike Garza
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Pete Perez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Paula Bell
Secretary
Secretary → Director, 2021
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Francisco
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Shawn Logan (2019–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Nick Russell (2024) — Director
- Former: Brittany Hannas (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sarah Kissler (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Janis Roundtree (2021) — Manager
- Former: Bob Richardson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Bob Walli (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Chad Hoeft (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Dan Hille (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jamie Schmunk (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jim Dworshak (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: John Lallas (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: John Marshall (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ken Caylor (2019–2020) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Mike Schrag (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Pj Jacobsen (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $163K, to Kyle Niehenke (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Adams County Development Council
How large is Adams County Development Council?
Adams County Development Council reported $437K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $302K.
What does Adams County Development Council fund?
The Council’s mission is “to enhance, retain, and attract commercial, industrial, and agricultural growth, development, and diversity within Adams County and its cities, towns and ports.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Adams County Development Council?
Adams County Development Council has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Adams County Development Council make grants?
The Council’s stated geographic focus is Adams County, Washington, including its cities, towns, and ports. Its website describes services and resources for businesses in the county.
What is Adams County Development Council's EIN?
Adams County Development Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1240570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS October 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
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