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
States
Cities
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
No grants recorded for .
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
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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