Sightline Institute
Independent, nonpartisan research, analysis, and policy solutions to advance strong communities, a green economy, and a healthy environment.
Sightline Institute at a glance
In short: Sightline Institute gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,882
- -43.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,882
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,882
- Total assets
- $8,135,675
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sightline Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 1000 Friends of Oregon ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Sightline Institute gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $35K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 Friends of Oregon Portland, OR | State legislative advocacy partnership | $19,882 |
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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 | $8,135,675 | $4,469,635 | $3,538,905 | $19,882 | 1 | $335,624 |
| 2024 | $7,176,336 | $2,520,867 | $3,249,823 | $35,082 | 2 | $180,813 |
| 2023 | $7,547,705 | $4,704,842 | $2,945,365 | $21,500 | 1 | $46,457 |
| 2022 | $5,360,204 | $2,802,041 | $3,023,017 | $21,500 | 1 | $145,338 |
| 2021 | $6,312,455 | $3,380,345 | $2,407,468 | — | — | $298,030 |
| 2020 | $5,150,971 | $2,306,393 | $2,064,285 | — | — | $185,748 |
About Sightline Institute
Based on IRS filings
Sightline Institute is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $336K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sightline Institute is led by Alan Durning, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 7 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan Durning
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $204K (2025)
John McGarry
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meaghan Tracy
Managing Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$122K (2022) → $165K (2025)
Anna Fahey
Principal Director of Strategy
Senior Director, Communications & Campaigns → Senior Director of Strategy, 2023
Senior Director of Strategy → Principal Director of Strategy, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$112K (2021) → $154K (2025)
Emily Moore
Senior Director, Climate & Energy
Director, Climate & Energy → Senior Director, Climate & Energy, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $121K (2025)
Serena Larkin
Senior Director of Communications
Director & Communications → Director of Communications, 2024
Director of Communications → Senior Director of Communications, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $123K (2025)
Daniel Bertolet
Senior Director, Housing & Cities
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$146K (2025)
Nolan Lienhart
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Putnam
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erim Gomez
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neelima Shah
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Moorehead
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Honorof
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Fung
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Consolo
Associate Director & Human Resources
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Tl'ehskwiisimka Marshall
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brynn Arborico
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Jason Pretty Boy (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ray Fung (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Wayne Lei (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Dan Bertolet (2022–2024) — Senior Director of Housing & Cities
- Former: Shawmut Shaw Canale (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeanette Henderson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ruchi Sadhir (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tl'ehskwiisimkaSimka Marshall (2023) — Director
- Former: Esther Verheyen (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Cliggett (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Molly Keating (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kristin Eberhard (2020–2021) — Director, Climate & Democracy
- Former: Shaw Canale (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Meaghan Robbins (2021) — Managing Director of Development & Ops
- Former: Simka Marshall (2021) — Director
- Former: Eric Froines (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $204K, to Alan Durning (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sightline Institute
How much does Sightline Institute give each year?
Sightline Institute gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
How large is Sightline Institute?
Sightline Institute reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
What is Sightline Institute?
Sightline Institute is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $8.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Sightline Institute operate?
Sightline Institute has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Oregon, Washington.
What is Sightline Institute's EIN?
Sightline Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1833599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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