Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society
The mission of the Washington Reaissance Arts and Education Society is to collaborate in the production of the renaissance fair, which is held to replicate the lifestyle of the era and to present it to the public in an interactive manner.
Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society at a glance
In short: Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +5227.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $200,000
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $1,783,703
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Coast Equestrian Arts ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $200K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast Equestrian Arts Bellevue, WA | General Support | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,783,703 | $1,056,423 | $1,391,710 | $200,000 | 1 | $5,065 |
| 2023 | $2,199,822 | $4,042,463 | $4,068,515 | $3,754 | Total only | $1,608 |
| 2022 | $2,302,702 | $2,902,729 | $2,402,623 | $3,579 | Total only | $2 |
| 2021 | $1,807,121 | $2,378,273 | $944,397 | $6,878 | Total only | — |
| 2020 | $334,059 | $40,912 | $428,231 | — | — | $56 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society
Based on IRS filings
Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Burley, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society is led by Theresa Nietupski, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Theresa Nietupski
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $0 (2024)
David Day
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$86K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $104K, to Theresa Nietupski (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society
How much does Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society give each year?
Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $4K in grants paid.
How large is Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society?
Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society?
Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Burley, WA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society operate?
Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society's EIN?
Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0453019. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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