Quest for Economic Development
To promote economic and cultural development while protecting and enhancing the environment in North Central Washington through management of a Revolving Loan Fund to support local businesses.
Quest for Economic Development at a glance
In short: Quest for Economic Development gave $296K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $296K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $295,770
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $295,770
- Median grant
- $295,770
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Quest for Economic Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was NCW Tech Alliance ($296K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $296K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NCW Tech Alliance Wenatchee, WA | Liquidating distribution to qualified public charity | $295,770 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $9,106 | $333,870 | $295,770 | 1 |
About Quest for Economic Development
Based on IRS filings
Quest for Economic Development is a public charity, based in Wenatchee, WA. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $296K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Quest for Economic Development is led by Garry Sparks, Chairman on the 2021 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Garry Sparks
Chairman
New on the 2021 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Griffiths
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Knutsen
Member
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
JC Baldwin
Vice Chairman
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Huffman
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Vitulli
Member
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Quest for Economic Development
How much does Quest for Economic Development give each year?
Quest for Economic Development gave $296K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Quest for Economic Development operate?
Quest for Economic Development has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Quest for Economic Development's EIN?
Quest for Economic Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0747855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 26, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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