Pacific Northwest Ballet Association
- Assets
- $17.9m
- Revenue
- $12.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 434
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 03/1973
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 91-0897129
Organization Overview
Pacific Northwest Ballet Association, operating under the name Pacific Northwest Ballet, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (A63) the organization is classified as: Ballet, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Pacific Northwest Ballet employed 434 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pacific Northwest Ballet 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 06/2021, Pacific Northwest Ballet generated $12.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.9m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET ASSOCIATION WORKS TO STIMULATE, PROMOTE AND DEVELOP INTEREST IN DANCE AND RELATED ARTS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST THROUGH PROFESSIONAL BALLET PERFORMANCES, BALLET AND RECREATIONAL DANCE INSTRUCTION, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET COMPANY (PNB) CONSISTS OF 46 DANCERS AND A LIVE ORCHESTRA THAT ANNUALLY PRESENT SIX REPERTORY PRODUCTIONS OF FULL-LENGTH AND MIXED REPERTORY BALLETS, AND GEORGE BALANCHINE'S THE NUTCRACKER(R) AT MARION OLIVER MCCAW HALL THAT ARE ATTENDED BY MORE THAN 225,000 ADULTS AND CHILDREN. PNB ALSO PERFORMED ON TOUR IN NEW YORK CITY. OUR PROGRAMMING REFLECTS PNB'S DEDICATION TO MAKING BALLET ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY SHOWCASING TRADITIONAL BALLET AND INNOVATIVE CONTEMPORARY CHOREOGRAPHY, PROVIDING LIVE ORCHESTRA MUSIC, OFFERING BEHIND-THE-SCENES EXPERIENCES, AND CULTIVATING NEW GENERATIONS OF ARTS PARTICIPANTS AND ENTHUSIASTS THROUGH DANCE EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET CONDITIONING WORKS WITH DANCERS, STUDENTS, STAFF AND OTHERS TO DEVELOP CORE STRENGTH AND STABILITY, LONG LEAN MUSCLES, INCREASED RANGE OF MOVEMENTS AND FLEXIBILITY. THEY SERVICE 325 UNIQUE CUSTOMERS IN 5,925 VISITS.
PNB SCHOOL IS REGARDED AS ONE OF THE PREEMINENT BALLET INSTITUTIONS IN THE NATION, SETTING THE STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING. OUR PROFESSIONAL DIVISION AND SUMMER COURSE ATTRACT AND TRAIN TALENTED STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD. THE SCHOOL OFFERS A COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM TO ABOUT 613 STUDENTS ANNUALLY AND PLAYS AN INSTRUMENTAL ROLE IN THE DEVELOPING THE COMPANY'S DISTINCTIVE STYLE. STUDENTS PERFORM IN AN END OF THE YEAR PERFORMANCE, AND WITH THE COMPANY AS NEEDED. THE SCHOOL OFFERS RECREATIONAL DANCE INSTRUCTION TO AN ADDITIONAL 175 INDIVIDUALS. SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING AROUND $538,500 ARE OFFERED TO HELP ATTRACT AND RETAIN PROMISING YOUNG ARTISTS. THE SCHOOL HAS A FACULTY OF 24 INSTRUCTORS AND 20 PIANO ACCOMPANISTS AT TWO LOCATIONS.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET (PNB) COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM PRESENTS DANCE AND CURRICULA IN AREA CLASSROOMS AND AT WORKSHOPS. WE OFFER RESIDENCIES FOR STUDENTS GRADES PRE-K TO 12, AS WELL AS TEACHER WORKSHOPS, TRAINING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT. SELECTED PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED FOR SCHOOL GROUPS. PNB'S GENERAL AUDIENCE EDUCATION INCLUDES STUDIO PREVIEWS AND DISCUSSIONS WITH CHOREOGRAPHERS AND ARTISTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Boal Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $445,880 |
Ellen Walker Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $325,584 |
Lia Chiarelli Chief Marketing & Advancement Officer | Officer | 40 | $166,997 |
Emil DE Cou Music Director/principal Conductor | Officer | 40 | $167,795 |
David Thorpe Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $132,038 |
Therese Flaming Director Of Human Resources | 40 | $106,545 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
City Of Seattle Performance Hall Staff | 6/29/22 | $686,323 |
Mithun Architechs | 6/29/22 | $236,524 |
Premier Risk Solutions Llc Security | 6/29/22 | $221,111 |
The Seattle Times Advertising | 6/29/22 | $303,545 |
Dcg One Creative Services | 6/29/22 | $160,627 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,465,983 |
| Investment income | $3,578 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $2,974 |
| Net Rental Income | $18,390 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,788 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,920,719 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $85,329 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $741,004 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,337,023 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,231 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,178,762 |
| Payroll taxes | $977,389 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $164 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,922 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $25,391 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $45,059 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $239,426 |
| Advertising and promotion | $183,559 |
| Office expenses | $383,195 |
| Information technology | $194,884 |
| Royalties | $255,436 |
| Occupancy | $1,167,900 |
| Travel | $58,165 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,396 |
| Interest | $565 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,161,269 |
| Insurance | $109,049 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,887,792 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,012,911 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,430,353 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $792,964 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $169,973 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $299,024 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $509,529 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $151,599 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $337,252 |
| Total assets | $17,925,584 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,615,403 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,288,018 |
| 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 | $5,087,000 |
| Other liabilities | $95,377 |
| Total liabilities | $9,085,798 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,839,786 |