Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) is a public-private nonprofit focused on economic development across Kitsap County, Washington. Based in Silverdale, it brings together business and government stakeholders and provides free, confidential services to business clients to support business growth and investment.
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance at a glance
- Total assets
- $534,052
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,132,277
- -16.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $191
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,005,004
- -20.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
- Contact
Mailing address: 2021 Myhre Rd, Silverdale, WA 98383
Phone: (360) 377-1456
Website: https://kitsapeda.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kitsap Economic Development Alliance funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
KEDA works across Kitsap County, Washington.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 29 grants totaling $289K.
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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 | $534,052 | $1,132,277 | $1,005,004 | — | — | $191 |
| 2024 | $415,198 | $1,355,644 | $1,264,508 | — | — | $185 |
| 2023 | $315,266 | $896,333 | $1,056,398 | — | — | $354 |
| 2022 | $470,409 | $817,906 | $764,670 | — | — | $267 |
| 2021 | $404,831 | $624,902 | $505,917 | — | — | $196 |
| 2020 | $287,004 | $1,186,330 | $1,112,952 | $288,689 | 29 | $164 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
KEDA’s stated mission is to facilitate healthy economic growth and investments that support livable, resilient communities, fueled by innovation and the diverse people and businesses of Kitsap. Its 2025 filing describes its mission as attracting and retaining primary businesses in Kitsap County and its communities, ensuring healthy economic growth, and maintaining a desirable quality of life.
Its described services include business counseling and support related to market analysis, site selection, exporting, capital formation, government bidding and contracting, workforce needs, taxes, regulations, permitting, advanced manufacturing, and business referrals. The organization says these services are provided at no cost to business clients.
Grantmaking
The available filing data lists zero grants in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. The information provided does not identify grant recipients, grant amounts, or an application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joe Morrison as secretary and the following board members: Gary Anderson, Angela Bennink, Monica Bernard, Eric Billies, Kellen Bond, Jennifer Chamberlin, Eric Croft, Rick Darrow, and Joe Deets. The filing also states that most public members, such as county and city representatives, have positions on the board, while private-sector members and some public investors are elected annually.
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance is led by Roger Newton, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 44 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roger Newton
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Morrison
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $145K (2025)
Becky Erickson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Stern
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Wheeler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Deets
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Rose
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Forsman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Hoffman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary McClure
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Putaansuu
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Gilfedder
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Melton
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Croft
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Hill
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Thibedeau
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Mills
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kreidler-Moss
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Walters
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Schwarz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Morse
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Fuchs
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Chamberlin
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Morrissey
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kellen Bond
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Tellinghuisen
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Bernard
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Darrow
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Bennink
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Mathews
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Nahn
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daria Ilgen
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Riggens
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Billies
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Englin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irene Moyer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Rebelowski
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Ritter-Lopatowski
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Herbig
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Hanten
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Schneider
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Ferguson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Smith
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (35)
- Former: Angie Tomisser (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Civilla (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Marty Cavalluzzi (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Wes Larson (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Cook (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Christine Nhan (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Clarence Moriwaki (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Erin Leedham (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Lynette Ladenburg (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Monica Blackwood (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nathan Evans (2020–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Anna Reyes-Potts (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brenda Fantroy-Johnson (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Coughlin (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shawn Cucciardi (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stefan Goldby (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Maxwell (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alanna Imbach (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cindy Lucarelli (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Schultz (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ed Wolfe (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Greg George (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jay Burghart (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Hurley (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Politakis (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Terry Ward (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Gorman (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Art Lovestedt (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Brenda Johnson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Cary Bozeman (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Chad Lyons (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Younger (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Carmichael (2020) — Emeritas Member
- Former: John T. Powers (2020) — Former Secretary
- Former: Kelsey Hulse (2020) — Board Member
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 $145K, to Joe Morrison (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
How large is Kitsap Economic Development Alliance?
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance reported $534K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Kitsap Economic Development Alliance fund?
KEDA’s stated mission is to facilitate healthy economic growth and investments that support livable, resilient communities, fueled by innovation and the diverse people and businesses of Kitsap. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kitsap Economic Development Alliance?
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check kitsapeda.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Kitsap Economic Development Alliance make grants?
KEDA works across Kitsap County, Washington.
What is Kitsap Economic Development Alliance's EIN?
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1335188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 29, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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