Skamania Economic Development Council
Skamania Economic Development Council's mission is to promote economic growth and retention in Skamania county.
Skamania Economic Development Council at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,094,900
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $593,603
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $16,245
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $532,159
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Skamania Economic Development Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 32 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $336K (2020). In 2022 it reported $2K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skamania County EMS Stevenson, WA | Federal Arpf | $45,000 |
| Play Frontier Carson, WA | Federal Arpf | $20,000 |
| Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Stevenson, WA | Federal Arpf | $20,000 |
| Skamania County Sheriffs Office S&R Washougal, WA | Federal Arpf | $20,000 |
| Stevenson Carson Educational Founda Stevenson, WA | Federal Arpf | $15,000 |
| Home Valley Water Distrct Stevenson, WA | Federal Arpf | $15,000 |
| Port of Skamania Stevenson, WA | Musical Grant | $14,900 |
| Aniche Cellars Washington LLC Underwood, WA | Outdoor Dining Grant | $6,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,094,900 | $593,603 | $532,159 | — | — | $16,245 |
| 2023 | $2,966,755 | $530,432 | $489,425 | — | — | $13,793 |
| 2022 | $2,925,966 | $396,957 | $462,437 | $1,500 | Total only | $-54,516 |
| 2021 | $3,110,000 | $566,841 | $540,907 | $156,500 | 8 | $7,779 |
| 2020 | $2,924,573 | $799,077 | $693,619 | $336,477 | 24 | $-215 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Skamania Economic Development Council
Based on IRS filings
Skamania Economic Development Council is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Stevenson, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Skamania Economic Development Council is led by Kevin Waters, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Waters
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $91K (2024)
Ray Broughton
President-Chair
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → President-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Lannen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Shumaker
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Syron
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Ramos
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Phillips
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Open Position
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Angela Rogers
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kara Owen
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Payne
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Goodman
Vice President-Chair
President-Ch → President-Chair, 2022
President-Chair → Vice President-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Us Forest Service
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jolene Emerson
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Janet Smith (2020–2022) — Vice President-Chair
- Former: Kim Salveson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Deanna Adamssyron (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Laraway (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Hardham (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Greenberg (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sandy Seaman (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Ingrid Colvard (2021) — Director
- Former: Amy Weissfeld (2020) — President-Ch
- Former: Scott Yerrick (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $91K, to Kevin Waters (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Skamania Economic Development Council
How large is Skamania Economic Development Council?
Skamania Economic Development Council reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $594K.
What is Skamania Economic Development Council?
Skamania Economic Development Council is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Stevenson, WA. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Skamania Economic Development Council operate?
Skamania Economic Development Council has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Skamania Economic Development Council's EIN?
Skamania Economic Development Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1302610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Skamania Economic Development Council funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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