Sightline Institute
- Assets
- $6.3m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 06/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1833599
Organization Overview
Sightline Institute is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1998. As of 12/2021, Sightline Institute employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sightline Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Sightline Institute generated $3.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SIGHTLINE INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO MAKE CASCADIA A GLOBAL MODEL OF SUSTAINABILITY -- STRONG COMMUNITIES, A GREEN ECONOMY, AND A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, PUBLICATION, AND DISSEMINATION OF SOLUTIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A MORE SUSTAINABLE REGION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alan Durning Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $135,000 |
Kristin Eberhard Director, Climate & Democracy | 40 | $113,810 | |
Anna Fahey Sr. Director, Communications | 40 | $111,566 | |
Meaghan Robbins Managing Director Of Dev & Ops | 40 | $103,000 | |
Shaw Canale Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wayne Lei Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,066,837 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,066,837 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,476 |
| Investment income | $75,440 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $222,590 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,380,345 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $140,850 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $293 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,235,816 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $121,927 |
| Other employee benefits | $99,628 |
| Payroll taxes | $110,044 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,120 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $368,603 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,868 |
| Office expenses | $66,262 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $82,429 |
| Travel | $5,859 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,011 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,369 |
| Insurance | $3,906 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,407,468 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,147,032 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,867 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $488,244 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $60,711 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $32,689 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $20,616 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,512,296 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,312,455 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $266,479 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $11,500 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $277,979 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,772,231 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,262,245 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,312,455 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 29 grants that Sightline Institute has recieved totaling $2,713,607.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Laidir Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF SIGHTLINE INSTITUTE'S HOUSING AND URBANISM PROGRAM. | $525,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Environment | $500,000 |
Kaphan Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $466,906 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $191,975 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND; TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $112,750 |
Treeline Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE | $100,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Forterra Nw Seattle, WA | $50,722,861 | $15,501,876 |
Christensen Fund San Francisco, CA | $364,587,072 | $46,544,592 |
Peninsula Open Space Trust Palo Alto, CA | $318,771,213 | $30,206,948 |
Cool Effect Inc Greenbrae, CA | $6,719,079 | $19,212,039 |
Bonneville Environmental Foundation Portland, OR | $37,270,230 | $22,287,565 |
The Living Desert Palm Desert, CA | $126,171,704 | $34,591,756 |
Looptfoundation Portland, OR | $56,493 | $16,408,583 |
Guided Discoveries Inc San Clemente, CA | $20,044,630 | $15,426,303 |
Montana Land Reliance Helena, MT | $13,853,510 | $21,937,428 |
Teton Science Schools Jackson, WY | $52,431,834 | $15,385,429 |
Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, OR | $69,706,599 | $6,069,985 |
Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CA | $22,402,365 | $16,760,146 |