Pacific Northwest Ballet Association's (PNB) mission is to set new standards for artistic excellence, innovation and creativity; attract the most talented dancers, choreographers, musicians, collaborative artists, staff and volunteers; educate and develop dance artists as well as enthusiasts; captivate a devoted, supportive, growing and diverse audience; and strengthen our financial and organizational foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.4M
+18.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+89.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
+89.7% YoY
About Pacific Northwest Ballet Association
Based on IRS filings
Pacific Northwest Ballet Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $36.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $369K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,402,072 | $30,844,012 | $27,529,180 |
| Revenue | $37,179,777 | $25,475,416 | $38,841,685 |
| Expenses | $31,603,969 | $29,947,572 | $28,745,977 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $369,314 | $329,889 | $42,551 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Pacific Northwest Ballet Association
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation ($1,159,979).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation Seattle, WA | Bequests received by PNB Association have been designated by its Board of Trustees to PNB Association's supporting foundation for investment in its endowment. | $1,159,979 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Boal | Artistic Director | 40 | $484,516 |
| Ellen Walker | Executive Director | 40 | $373,554 |
| Lia Chiarelli | Chief Marketing & Advancement Officer | 40 | $171,045 |
| Emil de Cou | Music Director/Principal Conductor | 40 | $179,444 |
| Kiyon Ross | Associate Artistic Director | 40 | $144,589 |
| David Thorpe | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $142,560 |
| Lesley Rausch | Principal Dancer | 30 | $116,069 |
| Cecilia Iliesiu | Principal Dancer | 30 | $105,555 |
| Denise Bolstad | School Managing Director | 40 | $112,558 |
| Therese Flaming | Director of Human Resources | 40 | $115,920 |
| Toni Hoover | Chair | 2 | — |
| Lynne Graybeal | President | 2 | — |
| Dan Kingston | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Leonard Sorrin | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Maria Mackey | Assistant Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Lynn Lindsay | Assistant Secretary | 2 | — |
| Aya Hamilton | Immediate Past Chair | 1 | — |
| Mariana Keller | VP of Board Development | 2 | — |
| Sue Buske | Vice President of Education | 2 | — |
| Aya Hamilton | VP of Fund Development | 2 | — |
| Joan Fitzmaurice | Vice President of Governance | 2 | — |
| Sara A Jones | VP of Marketing and Public Relations | 2 | — |
| Peter Horvitz | VP At Large | 2 | — |
| Donna Barnett | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carl Behnke | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Melissa Chadwick | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jon Conte | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sharon Falkner | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jerald Farley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Stephen E Fuhs | Trustee | 1 | — |
| W Daniel Heidt | Trustee | 1 | — |
| April Kieburtz | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Megan Kirley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Terrell Lefferts | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Josh Lieberman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Frederick McDonald | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carol Neiman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jenna Owens | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kristin Pastoriza | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Tom A Puentes | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Barbara Ries | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ron Runyon | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Lena Saba | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Maria Schmeiser | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Vivian Schwab | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Stokes | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Thompson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Aimee Truchard | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Stephanie True | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Natasha Lalji Verjee | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Katie von Geldern | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Lisa Wahbe | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Connie Walsh | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jodi Wong | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Leslie Yamada | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Northwest Ballet Association?
Pacific Northwest Ballet Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $36.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Pacific Northwest Ballet Association?
As of 2024, Pacific Northwest Ballet Association holds $36.4M in total assets with $37.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does Pacific Northwest Ballet Association operate?
Pacific Northwest Ballet Association has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Pacific Northwest Ballet Association award?
In 2024, Pacific Northwest Ballet Association awarded 1 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $1.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pacific Northwest Ballet Association's EIN?
Pacific Northwest Ballet Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0897129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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