Jennings County Economic Developmnt
Fosters and promotes the growth of industrial retention and expansion in Jennings county. Assists both existing and new businesses which locate in the area so that they may increase the number of jobs in the community.
Jennings County Economic Developmnt at a glance
In short: Jennings County Economic Developmnt gave $39K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,400
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,400
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $39,400
- Total assets
- $635,543
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jennings County Economic Developmnt funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jennings County Community Foundatio ($39K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $39K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jennings County Community Foundatio North Vernon, IN | Lily Grant Match | $39,400 |
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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 | $635,543 | $490,743 | $432,444 | $39,400 | 1 | $4,798 |
| 2024 | $577,889 | $421,847 | $398,426 | $36,850 | 1 | $6,330 |
| 2023 | $554,380 | $341,711 | $342,287 | — | — | $2,165 |
| 2022 | $554,864 | $347,152 | $267,696 | — | — | $140 |
| 2021 | $474,935 | $229,726 | $251,393 | $10,000 | 1 | $130 |
| 2020 | $496,462 | $227,210 | $215,392 | — | — | $193 |
About Jennings County Economic Developmnt
Based on IRS filings
Jennings County Economic Developmnt is a public charity, based in North Vernon, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $636K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $39K. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jennings County Economic Developmnt is led by Willie Harmon, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Willie Harmon
President
Board Member → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Ertel
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$86K (2020) → $103K (2025)
Amber Fischvogt
Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bright
Vice President
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Gasper
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Crank
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Albert Jackson (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Bill Harmon (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Chris Ertel (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: John Hall (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $103K, to Kathy Ertel (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Jennings County Economic Developmnt
How much does Jennings County Economic Developmnt give each year?
Jennings County Economic Developmnt gave $39K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $37K across 1 grant.
How large is Jennings County Economic Developmnt?
Jennings County Economic Developmnt reported $636K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $491K.
Where does Jennings County Economic Developmnt operate?
Jennings County Economic Developmnt has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Jennings County Economic Developmnt's EIN?
Jennings County Economic Developmnt's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1844171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
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