2026-05-15T16:53:50-07:00 2025-06-30 990 2024-07-01 910897129 PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET ASSOCIATION PACI 2064419411 301 Mercer St Seattle WA 981094600 David Thorpe CFO 2064413575 2026-05-15 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Pacific Northwest Ballet David Thorpe 301 Mercer Seattle WA 981094600 30269558 0 X www.pnb.org X 1972 WA 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. 41 41 691 200 34516 28876 16728319 9352947 19832602 19445642 369314 441197 249542 242441 37179777 29482227 1227984 512802 0 0 19717002 20620571 41667 81086 1139774 10617316 11500690 31603969 32715149 5575808 -3232922 36402072 31027243 16485016 14349912 19917056 16677331 Pacific Northwest Ballet Association's (PNB) mission is to set new standards for artistic excellence, innovation and creativity; attract the most talented dancers, choreographers, musicians, collaborative artists, staff and volunteers; educate and develop dance artists as well as enthusiasts; captivate a devoted, supportive, growing and diverse audience; and strengthen our financial and organizational foundation. 0 0 22149005 38196 14636427 Pacific Northwest Ballet company (PNB) consists of 47 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 200,000 adults and children. PNB also performed on tour in Washington DC. 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. 5689668 33661 4760109 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 900 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 also offers recreational dance instruction. Scholarships totaling over $550,000 are offered to help attract and retain promising young artists. The School has a faculty of 32 instructors and 24 piano accompanists at two locations. 349176 0 112426 Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) Community Education program reaches nearly 20,000 community members, including students, teachers, and families through in-school programming, visits to PNB studios, specially-priced student matinees, and community partnerships. We offer residencies for students grades Pre-K to 12, as well as teacher workshops, training and curriculum development. PNB's general audience education includes studio previews and discussions with choreographers and artists. 106339 0 144121 Pacific Northwest Ballet Conditioning uses the Pilates method to help people from all walks of life strengthen and sculpt their bodies. The Pilates sessions develop core strength and stability, increase flexibility, and work for any fitness level. 106339 0 144121 28294188 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 166 0 1 691 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 41 41 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA NY OR WA X X Pacific Northwest Ballet Association David Thorpe CFO 2064419411 301 Mercer St Seattle WA 981094600 Peter Boal Artistic Director 40 0 X 493517 0 44455 Ellen Walker Executive Director 40 X 385251 0 26486 Lia Chiarelli Chief Marketing & Advancement Officer 40 0 X 177134 0 34496 Emil de Cou Music Director/Principal Conductor 40 0 X 183698 0 23404 David Thorpe Chief Financial Officer 40 0 X 148783 0 19368 Dustin Lucien Postlewaite Principal Dancer 30 0 X 121290 0 30218 Ellexandra Macy Principal Dancer 30 0 X 122676 0 27186 Dylan Wald Principal Dancer 30 0 X 122787 0 25438 Kyle Davis Principle Dancer 30 0 X 124779 0 23318 Ezra Thompson Rehearsal Director 30 0 X 124779 0 21052 Lynn Lindsay Assistant Secretary 2.0 0 X X 0 0 0 Toni Hoover Chair 2 1 X X 0 0 0 Lynne Graybeal President 2 1 X X 0 0 0 Dan Kingston Treasurer 2 1 X X 0 0 0 Donna Barnett Secretary 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Aya Hamilton Immediate Past Chair & VP Fund Development 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Mariana Keller VP of Board Development 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Sue Buske Vice President of Education 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Joan Fitzmaurice Vice President of Governance & Immed Past Pres. 2 1 X X 0 0 0 Peter Horvitz VP At Large 2 1 X X 0 0 0 Carl Behnke Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Melissa Chadwick Assistant Treasurer 2 0 X 0 0 0 Jon Conte Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Sharon Falkner Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jerald Farley Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Stephen E Fuhs Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 W Daniel Heidt Trustee 1 1 X 0 0 0 Sara Jones Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 April Kieburtz Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Megan Kirley Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Terrell Lefferts Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Josh Lieberman Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Frederick McDonald Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Carol Neiman Trustee 1 0 X 0 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Pacific Northwest Ballet Association, a nonprofit professional ballet company and school. X X X X X X X 1 DCM 224 5th Ave M223 New York NY 10001 Phone solicitation for gifts from new and existing donors 0 179998 81086 98912 179998 81086 98912 CA CO FL NY OR PA TX WA First Look Gala 740700 591997 148703 0 964 18286 40589 62635 74713 Spotlight Luncheon 41005 0 41005 0 0 0 7692 0 1702 1 35785 0 35785 0 993 0 16699 0 1220 817490 591997 225493 0 1957 18286 64980 62635 77635 225493 0 1 Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation 301 Mercer St Seattle WA 98109 911736971 501(c)(3) 406145 0 Bequests received by PNB Association have been designated by its Board of Trustees to PNB Association's supporting foundation for investment in its endowment. 1 0 Tuition paid to local university on behalf of PNB dancers as part of PNB's Second Stage program 2 36000 0 Second Stage program grants to dancers for education and other expenses to assist their transition to second careers 10 37822 0 Stipends paid to professional level students who perform in Nutcracker and other productions throughout the season 21 33661 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Funds are granted or paid on behalf of Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) dancers as part of PNB's Second Stage program that assists dancers with transition to second careers. Grants are given based upon stated grant guidelines and are approved by the granting committee. Invoices or other documentation are received prior to payment. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Peter Boal Artistic Director 482517 0 11000 0 0 0 52146 0 29809 0 575472 0 0 0 Ellen Walker Executive Director 374251 0 11000 0 0 0 8730 0 17756 0 411737 0 0 0 Lia Chiarelli Chief Marketing & Advancement Officer 177134 0 0 0 0 0 7180 0 27316 0 211630 0 0 0 Emil de Cou Music Director/Principal Conductor 183698 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23405 0 207103 0 0 0 David Thorpe Chief Financial Officer 148783 0 0 0 0 0 6084 0 13284 0 168151 0 0 0 Dustin Lucien Postlewaite Principal Dancer 121290 0 0 0 0 0 15886 0 14332 0 151508 0 0 0 X 25 562282 mean price quote X 7 83502 sales price 0 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Membership is open to the public upon payment of an annual membership contribution as established by the Governing Board. Members only have the power to vote in the election of the Governing Board of Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Members elect the Governing Board of Trustees at the annual meeting of the Members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Chief Financial Officer reviews the Form 990 and schedules before they are filed. All Governing Board Trustees are emailed a link to a password-protected website on which the entire Form 990 can be viewed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Conflict of Interest Policy covers the Governing Board of Trustees, officers and members of committees with Governing Board delegated powers, who are requested annually to disclose any potential conflicts of interest in connection with any actual or possible conflicts of interest. An interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and is given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the Governing Board or Committee considering the proposed transactions of arrangements. The Governing Board or Committee excluding the interested person determines if a conflict of interest exists. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Personnel Committee of the Board of Trustees sets compensation for the Executive Director and the Artistic Director after a performance assessment and review of comparable salaries. Other officers and/or key employees compensation is recommended by the Human Resources Director in consultation with the Executive Director and/or Artistic Director after a review of the comparable salaries. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request. Audited financial statements are available on our website and upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Loss on uncollected pledges Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation 301 Mercer Street Seattle WA 981094600 911736971 Endowment investment for PNBA WA 501(c)(3) 12a Pacific NW Ballet Assoc 1 Song & Dance LLC 301 Mercer Street Seattle WA 981094600 710903362 Gift Shop WA N/A Related 136559 360227 1 34516 1 0.5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation b 406145 cash paid Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation c 1214000 cash received Song & Dance LLC s 226000 cash received Song & Dance LLC q 118130 cash received