2025-05-15T19:46:27-07:00 2024-06-30 990 2023-07-01 910897129 PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET ASSOCIATION PACI 2064419411 301 Mercer St Seattle WA 981094600 David Thorpe CFO 2064413575 2025-05-15 1 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Pacific Northwest Ballet David Thorpe 301 Mercer St Seattle WA 981094600 37514436 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. 43 43 698 200 35637 30389 7499821 16728319 17423583 19832602 329889 369314 222123 249542 25475416 37179777 683330 1227984 0 0 18778857 19717002 68973 41667 1009204 10416412 10617316 29947572 31603969 -4472156 5575808 30844012 36402072 16524593 16485016 14319419 19917056 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 21829242 39705 15202864 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. 5421081 28300 4579948 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. 307332 78405 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. 108355 185291 Pacific Northwest Ballet Conditioning uses the Pilates method to help people from all walks of life strengthen and sculpt their bodies. 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628179 14278 0 8036862 6850499 1186363 8013047 Investment in Song & Dance LLC 477703 Operating Leases Asset 7052722 7530425 0 Gift annuities liability 85002 Operating leases liability 7770515 7855517 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The endowment funds are used to support the operations of 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 113210 41667 71543 113210 41667 71543 CA CO FL NY OR PA TX WA First Look Gala 618600 478838 139762 0 0 18545 34243 49752 81486 Spotlight Luncheon 79531 0 79531 0 0 0 3274 0 728 3 10760 0 10760 0 57 0 17631 5400 18937 708891 478838 230053 0 57 18545 55148 55152 101151 230053 0 1 Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation 301 Mercer St Seattle WA 98109 911736971 501(c)(3) 1159979 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. 3 3705 0 Stipends paid to professional level student who perform in Nutcracker and other productions throughout the season. 16 28300 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 475016 0 9500 0 0 0 49338 0 26305 0 560159 0 0 0 Ellen Walker Executive Director 364054 0 9500 0 0 0 8425 0 14882 0 396861 0 0 0 Lia Chiarelli Chief Marketing & Advancement Officer 171045 0 0 0 0 0 6088 0 24546 0 201679 0 0 0 Emil de Cou Music Director/Principal Conductor 179444 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20777 0 200221 0 0 0 Kiyon Ross Associate Artistic Director 144589 0 0 0 0 0 5916 0 12155 0 162660 0 0 0 David Thorpe Chief Financial Officer 142560 0 0 0 0 0 5849 0 12510 0 160919 0 0 0 X 10298 sales price X 15 103814 mean price quote X 4 62263 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 144545 360668 1 35637 1 0.5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation b 1159979 cash paid Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation c 1107000 cash received Song & Dance LLC q 121132 cash received