Spectrum Dance Theater
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.7M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
56
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Spectrum Dance Theater?
Spectrum Dance Theater is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Ford Foundation ($1.6M), Artsfund ($275K), James D and Sherry Raisbeck ($170K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Spectrum Dance Theater between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ford Foundation | $1,650,000 | 11 | 2020–2023 |
| Artsfund | $275,254 | 9 | 2019–2025 |
| James D and Sherry Raisbeck | $170,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The International Association of Blacks in Dance | $132,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Seattle Foundation | $120,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Islands Fund | $55,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Satterberg Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation | $31,500 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The Bradburd Family Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Autzen Foundation | $20,000 | 3 | 2022–2023 |
| Creative West | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc | $12,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Russ and Tricia Stromberg | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Bishop Fund FD No 2 | $7,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Foster Family Private Foundation Inc | $7,000 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| Wyman Youth Trust | $4,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| SOS Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2019) to $639K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $160K.
What grants has Spectrum Dance Theater received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The International Association of Blacks in Dance | COHI GAMMA - GOS | $103,500 |
| 2025 | The Bradburd Family Foundation | SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Artsfund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,600 |
| 2024 | Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| 2024 | James D and Sherry Raisbeck | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS - THE ARTS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation | Annual Fund and Dancer Support | $26,500 |
| 2024 | Artsfund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,314 |
| 2024 | Artsfund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Wyman Youth Trust | ART CULTURE | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc | General Support Performing Arts | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Bishop Fund FD No 2 | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2024 | SOS Foundation | CHARITABLE GIFT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT. | $100,000 |
| 2023 | James D and Sherry Raisbeck | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS - THE ARTS | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Artsfund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $23,260 |
| 2023 | The International Association of Blacks in Dance | COHI MOVE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $13,500 |
| 2023 | The Autzen Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Autzen Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Bishop Fund FD No 2 | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT. | $250 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2022 | James D and Sherry Raisbeck | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS - THE ARTS | $70,000 |
| 2022 | Artsfund | GENERAL SUPPORT AND PROJECT SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The International Association of Blacks in Dance | MAINTAINING ORGANIZATION & FINANCIAL HEALTH | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Autzen Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 56 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Spectrum Dance Theater?
Spectrum Dance Theater is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Ford Foundation ($1.6M), Artsfund ($275K), James D and Sherry Raisbeck ($170K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Spectrum Dance Theater between 2019–2025.
Who is Spectrum Dance Theater's largest funder?
The Ford Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Spectrum Dance Theater, with $1.6M across 11 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Spectrum Dance Theater received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Spectrum Dance Theater across 56 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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