Seattle Theatre Group
91% goes to programs $23 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Seattle Theatre Group is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seattle, Washington, registered in 1995, with $86,503,124 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
911 Pine St, Seattle, WA, 98101 EIN 94-3130227 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2023)
$86.5M
▲ 14.5% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$81.7M
Net assets
$48.2M
Employees
769
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating91% to programs · $23 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Seattle Theatre Group: 91% to programs · $23 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Seattle Theatre Group: 7 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Seattle Theatre Group: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Seattle Theatre Group: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To create enriching experiences in the arts, engage diverse communities and steward historic theatres.
Contact & location
- Address
- 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA, 98101
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $44.8M (FY2014) to $86.5M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $35.4MNet assets $48.2M
Operating margin
5.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$83.7M
Total liabilities
$35.4M
Net assets
$48.2M
Salaries & benefits
$19.4M
24% of expenses
Board members
25
25 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $86,503,124▲14.5% | $81,716,481▲11.9% | $48,232,554▲18.5% | $83,676,515▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $75,551,786▲3.5% | $73,027,966▲10.5% | $40,716,297▲12.7% | $74,973,219▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $72,970,506▲374% | $66,103,390▲488% | $36,118,197▲20.4% | $65,379,577▲20.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $15,388,598▼60.2% | $11,238,301▼73.7% | $30,008,983▲26.2% | $54,057,952▲27.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $38,712,394▼50.2% | $42,698,892▼42.4% | $23,772,761▼16.2% | $42,529,509▼16.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $77,768,714▼15.3% | $74,122,516▼4.8% | $28,370,263▲11.6% | $50,792,996▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $91,797,645▲107% | $77,821,437▲78.2% | $25,426,991▲133% | $47,786,594▲39.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $44,384,357▲4.0% | $43,667,811▲5.1% | $10,897,612▲17.2% | $34,171,582▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $42,660,920▼4.7% | $41,529,454▼0.5% | $9,301,845▲10.1% | $27,902,277▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $44,769,769 | $41,753,684▲20.1% | $8,445,567▲183% | $23,755,102▲34.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $34,767,900▲35.7% | $2,980,134▲47.1% | $17,638,614▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $25,620,501▲19.2% | $2,026,364▼22.8% | $17,962,908▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $21,498,714▼36.9% | $2,623,580▼39.7% | $15,841,697▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $34,095,147 | $4,351,456 | $16,876,150 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Adam Zacks — $800,000 (0.98% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Zacks | Chief Programming Officer | 40 | $800,000 |
| Josh Labelle | Executive Director | 40 | $476,416 |
| Ian Gardner | Technical Director | 40 | $267,337 |
| David Allen | Director of Special Proj | 40 | $235,938 |
| Gary Corrington | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $226,061 |
| Maura Ahearne | Director of Development | 40 | $211,271 |
| Alvin Henry | Chief Mktg & Comm Officer | 40 | $188,982 |
| Nathan Dwyer | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $183,203 |
| Nancy Vive | Dir of Human Resources | 40 | $158,125 |
| Aaron Reader | Director of Deia | 40 | $158,124 |
| Mike Miller | Head Sound Technician | 40 | $154,898 |
| David Scamporlina | Head Electrician | 40 | $154,487 |
| Steven Struder | Grip | 40 | $154,060 |
| Jason Montgomery | Head Props | 40 | $152,665 |
| Marisol Sanchez Baez | Director of Edu & Comm | 40 | $147,495 |
| Alexa Rudin | Director | 2 | — |
| Becky Beers | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Becky Bogard | Special Advisor | 2 | — |
| Bob Lipman | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Christina Calio | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Inc | Security/ushers/labor | $2,063,426 |
| Allied Universal Event Services | Security | $108,393 |
Grants received · $5.6M total
120 grants to Seattle Theatre Group totaling $5.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $126,811 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Arts and culture | 2024 | $26,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $19,600 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $15,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Arts and humanities | 2024 | $12,500 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation | General support | 2024 | $5,500 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $3,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $1,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $252,524 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $102,854 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $101,694 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $47,500 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Arts and culture | 2023 | $39,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Seattle Theatre Group a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Seattle Theatre Group is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3130227, based in Seattle, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Seattle Theatre Group's EIN?
- Seattle Theatre Group's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3130227.
- How much revenue does Seattle Theatre Group report?
- Seattle Theatre Group reported $86,503,124 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Seattle Theatre Group's spending goes to programs?
- Seattle Theatre Group spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Seattle Theatre Group have?
- CharityIndex grades Seattle Theatre Group A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Seattle Theatre Group's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Seattle Theatre Group's latest Form 990 is $800,000, paid to Adam Zacks (Chief Programming Officer).
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Data for Seattle Theatre Group (EIN 94-3130227) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.