Washington County Economic Development Council
To enhance job growth and increase the tax base of Washington county by engaging the community and business leaders through nurturing existing businesses and actively recruiting new industries and commerce.
Washington County Economic Development Council at a glance
In short: Washington County Economic Development Council gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- -80.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $603,242
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Washington County Economic Development Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tcat Elizabethton ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 7 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Washington County Economic Development Council gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $2.2M (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tcat Elizabethton Elizabethton, TN | Workforce Development | $50,000 |
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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 | $603,242 | $294,102 | $201,437 | $50,000 | 1 | $12,302 |
| 2024 | $505,026 | $439,720 | $407,805 | $262,370 | Total only | $1,512 |
| 2023 | $1,509,626 | $1,506,303 | $1,156,710 | $1,086,292 | Total only | $11 |
| 2022 | $121,866 | $1,275,965 | $1,271,147 | $1,235,962 | 3 | $3 |
| 2021 | $117,048 | $2,209,818 | $2,211,591 | $2,176,950 | 3 | $43 |
| 2020 | $118,821 | $32,549 | $35,887 | $25,000 | 1 | $49 |
| 2019 | $122,159 | $164,101 | $169,043 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Washington County Economic Development Council
Based on IRS filings
Washington County Economic Development Council is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Johnson City, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $603K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington County Economic Development Council is led by Alicia Summers, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alicia Summers
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Grandy
Chair
President → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Berry
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Abe Teague
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Speropulos
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2020
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lottie Ryans
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Barnett
Director
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Dykes
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Brock
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Darden
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Freddie Malone
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Matherly
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hunter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Vest
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Ball
Secretary & Treasurer
President → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Todd Fowler (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Larry Mullins (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Josh Edens (2023) — Director
- Former: Marty Johnson (2023) — Director
- Former: Pete Peterson (2019–2022) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Washington County Economic Development Council
How much does Washington County Economic Development Council give each year?
Washington County Economic Development Council gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $262K in grants paid.
How large is Washington County Economic Development Council?
Washington County Economic Development Council reported $603K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $294K.
What is Washington County Economic Development Council?
Washington County Economic Development Council is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Johnson City, TN. It holds $603K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Washington County Economic Development Council operate?
Washington County Economic Development Council has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Washington County Economic Development Council's EIN?
Washington County Economic Development Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1296827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Washington County 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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