Washington Economic Development
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Washington Economic Development at a glance
In short: Washington Economic Development gave $45K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,200
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $15,067
- Median grant
- $14,650
- Total assets
- $976,506
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (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 Economic Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington County Fair Association ($25K). Together the top 3 received $45K.
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 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County Fair Association Washington, IA | Ada Compliant Restrooms at Fairgrounds | $25,000 |
| The Creative Sprouts Washington, IA | Provide Families with Reliable Quality Childcare | $14,650 |
| Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA | Tuition Assisstance for Washington County Individuals | $5,550 |
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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 | $976,506 | $184,429 | $219,546 | $45,200 | 3 | $13,883 |
| 2024 | $1,013,685 | $692,070 | $180,837 | — | — | $10,747 |
| 2023 | $510,253 | $240,258 | $162,749 | — | — | $3,865 |
| 2022 | $437,728 | $265,673 | $156,703 | — | — | $48,994 |
| 2021 | $336,323 | $218,464 | $147,935 | — | — | $219 |
About Washington Economic Development
Based on IRS filings
Washington Economic Development is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $977K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Economic Development is led by Brett Dewolf, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 19 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brett Dewolf
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Bimson
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Yoder
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Litwiller
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Redlinger
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Schlabaugh
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tera Pickens
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willie Stone
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Rothe
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Stone
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cole Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Griffin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Levy
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Meyer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Gaa
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Russell
Vice President
Past President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Larsen
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Engelken
Past President
President → Past President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Meyer
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Jennifer Wharton (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Mary Audia (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Rachel Berdo (2024) — Director
- Former: Vani Tschantz (2024) — Director
- Former: Deanna McCusker (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Schmidt (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Brent Hinson (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Christine Yancey (2021) — Director
- Former: Corey Oswald (2021) — Director
- Former: Josh McNight (2021) — Director
- Former: Kelly Grout (2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Schneider (2021) — Director
- Former: Michael McVey (2021) — Director
- Former: Ron Lutovsky (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Sarah Grunewaldt (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Economic Development
How much does Washington Economic Development give each year?
Washington Economic Development gave $45K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Washington Economic Development's typical grant size?
Washington Economic Development's median grant in 2025 was $14,650, and its average grant was $15,067, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Washington Economic Development give grants?
Washington Economic Development gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, IA (2 grants).
Does Washington Economic Development give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Washington Economic Development's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Washington Economic Development?
Washington Economic Development reported $977K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $184K.
What is Washington Economic Development?
Washington Economic Development is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, IA. It holds $977K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Washington Economic Development's EIN?
Washington Economic Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1276049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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