Pacific Northwest Ballet Association

Seattle, WA · Founded 1973

Professional ballet company presenting classical and contemporary performances

Primary audience
Community
Work area
Programs
Topic
Services
Contact
Peter Boal
Website Contact

About Organization

The association operates a professional ballet company presenting classical and contemporary ballet performances while providing dance education and training programs. Based in Seattle, WA, the company performs for audiences throughout the region. With operations supporting the performing arts, the ballet has served the community since 1972.

What They Focus On

Mission Delivery

Implementing programs and services supporting organizational mission

Community Impact

Creating positive outcomes through programming and partnerships

Excellence

Maintaining effectiveness and sustainability

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$37.2M

-4.3% vs 2021

Assets (2021)

$36.4M

+32.2% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021 — — — —
2021 $38,841,685 $28,745,977 $27,529,180 434
2020 — — — —
2020 $12,920,719 $14,887,792 $17,925,584 515
2019 $24,911,742 $25,196,894 $18,272,549 514
2018 $25,658,567 $27,025,490 $18,243,445 606
2017 $27,565,667 $26,558,316 $19,395,829 602

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Program Design

    Develop initiatives addressing community needs and mission objectives

  • 02

    Implementation

    Deliver programs and services through staff networks

  • 03

    Engagement

    Connect with stakeholders and partners advancing goals

  • 04

    Assessment

    Evaluate outcomes ensuring programs achieve results

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Pacific Northwest Ballet Association

Programs

Provides programs supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Services

Provides services supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Initiatives

Provides initiatives supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Activities

Provides activities supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Pacific Northwest Ballet Association.

PB

Peter Boal

Artistic Director
Full-time
Compensation: $445,880
EW

Ellen Walker

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $325,584
ED

Emil de Cou

Music Director/Principal Conductor
Full-time
Compensation: $167,795
LC

Lia Chiarelli

Chief Marketing & Advancement Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $166,997
DT

David Thorpe

Chief Financial Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $132,038
TF

Therese Flaming

Director of Human Resources
Full-time
Compensation: $106,545
DB

Denise Bolstad

Ballet School Managing Director
Full-time
Compensation: $104,743
JF

Joan Fitzmaurice

Vice President of Governance
2 hrs/week
LG

Lynne Graybeal

President
2 hrs/week
SB

Sue Buske

Vice President of Education
2 hrs/week
DT

David Thorpe

CFO
PH

Peter Horvitz

VP of Fund Development
2 hrs/week
SA

Sara A Jones

VP of Marketing and Public Relations
2 hrs/week

Milestones

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating programs serving community

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AT
Aimee Truchard Trustee 1 hrs/week
AK
April Kieburtz Trustee 1 hrs/week
AH
Aya Hamilton Chair 2 hrs/week
BR
Barbara Ries Trustee 1 hrs/week
CB
Carl Behnke Trustee 1 hrs/week
CN
Carol Neiman Trustee 1 hrs/week
CW
Connie Walsh Trustee 1 hrs/week
DK
Dan Kingston Treasurer 2 hrs/week
DH
David Hadley Immediate Past Chair 1 hrs/week
DB
Donna Barnett Trustee 1 hrs/week
ES
Elizabeth Stokes Trustee 1 hrs/week
FM
Frederick McDonald Trustee 1 hrs/week
JO
Jenna Owens Trustee 1 hrs/week
JT
Jennifer Thompson Trustee 1 hrs/week
JF
Jerald Farley Trustee 1 hrs/week
JW
Jodi Wong Trustee 1 hrs/week
JC
John Conte Trustee 1 hrs/week
JL
Josh Lieberman Trustee 1 hrs/week
KH
Kalen Holmes Trustee 1 hrs/week
KP
Kristin Pastoriza Trustee 1 hrs/week
LS
Leonard Sorrin Secretary 2 hrs/week
LY
Leslie Yamada Trustee 1 hrs/week
LH
Levke Haas Trustee 1 hrs/week
LW
Lisa Wahbe Trustee 1 hrs/week
LL
Lynn Lindsay Assistant Secretary 2 hrs/week
MM
Maria Mackey Assistant Treasurer 2 hrs/week
MK
Mariana Keller Trustee 1 hrs/week
MK
Megan Kirley Trustee 1 hrs/week
NL
Natasha Lalji Verjee Trustee 1 hrs/week
SF
Sharon Falkner Trustee 1 hrs/week
SZ
Shirley Zaic Trustee 1 hrs/week
ST
Stephanie True Trustee 1 hrs/week
SE
Stephen E Fuhs Trustee 1 hrs/week
SB
Susan Brotman Trustee 1 hrs/week
TL
Terrell Lefferts Trustee 1 hrs/week
TA
Tom A Puentes Trustee 1 hrs/week
TH
Toni Hoover Trustee 1 hrs/week
VS
Vivian Schwab VP of Board Development 2 hrs/week
WD
W Daniel Heidt Trustee 1 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$1.6M

Highest Paid

$472K

Peter Boal

Compensated Officers

7

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Peter Boal Artistic Director $445,880 $25,773 $471,653 4
Ellen Walker Executive Director $325,584 $14,199 $339,783 4
Lia Chiarelli Chief Marketing & Advancement Officer $166,997 $21,808 $188,805 4
Emil De Cou Music Director/Principal Conductor $167,795 $17,187 $184,982 4
David Thorpe Chief Financial Officer $132,038 $13,511 $145,549 4
Therese Flaming Director Of Human Resources $106,545 $10,574 $117,119 4
Denise Bolstad Ballet School Managing Director $104,743 $12,172 $116,915 4

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$5.1M

Total Forgiven

$5.2M

102% forgiven

Jobs Retained

522

Loan Details 2 loans

$3,087,000
Forgiven
Forgiven: $3,150,198 100%
Approved Apr 13, 2020
Lender U.S. Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 264
Forgiven On Apr 22, 2022
$2,000,000
Forgiven
Forgiven: $2,061,389 100%
Approved Mar 17, 2021
Lender U.S. Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 258
Forgiven On Apr 2, 2024

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$849K Grants Received
12 Organizations

Top Funders

12 total
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$264K
A
Artsfund
$157K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$133K
SF
Seattle Foundation 13 grants
$110K
GD
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund
$64K
TP
The Philadelphia Foundation
$30K
MC
Mightycause Charitable Foundation
$20K
BM
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund
$17K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. 2 grants
$15K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$15K
+2 more funders
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Artsfund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Seattle Foundation Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund The Philadelphia Foundation Mightycause Charitable Foundation Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. American Endowment Foundation Charities Aid Foundation America Perkins Coie Foundation
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Artsfund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Seattle Foundation Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund The Philadelphia Foundation Mightycause Charitable Foundation Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. American Endowment Foundation Charities Aid Foundation America Perkins Coie Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Pacific Northwest Ballet Association

Phone

(206) 441-9411

Social

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301 Mercer St Seattle, WA 981094600