Program areas at Sightline Institute
Sightline equips Cascadia's citizens and decision-makers with the policy research and practical tools they need to advance long-term solutions to our region's most significant challenges. Our work includes in-depth research, commentary, and analysis, delivered online, by email, and in-person to regional policy champions, emerging leaders, and a range of community partners. Our current research areas include Climate and Energy, Housing and Cities, Democracy and Elections, and Farms and Forests. All Sightline Institute research is available to the public to cite, use, and share, per our free use policy.
Grants made by Sightline Institute
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Futurewise | State Legislative Advocacy Partnership | 2023-12 | $21,500 |
Who funds Sightline Institute
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Sightline Institute
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Alan Durning | Executive Director | $193,673 | 2024-10-20 |
| Meaghan Robbins | Managing Director , Development and Operations | $103,000 | 2024-10-20 |
| Anna Fahey | Senior Director of Strategy | $121,278 | 2024-10-20 |
| Serena Larkin | Director of Communications | $104,949 | 2024-10-20 |
| Dan Bertolet | Senior Director , Housing and Cities | $114,806 | 2024-10-20 |
| ...and 15 more key personnel |
Financials for Sightline Institute
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $4,655,854 | $2,589,053 | 79.8% |
| Program services | $1,193 | $63,726 | -98.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $100,776 | $85,175 | 18.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-54,319 | $60,163 | -190.3% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $1,338 | $3,924 | -65.9% |
| Total revenues | $4,704,842 | $2,802,041 | 67.9% |
Organizations like Sightline Institute
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | 501(c)(3) | Trenton, NJ | $1,706,711 |
| Outdoor Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $1,370,125 |
| Environmental League of Massachusetts | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $2,820,732 |
| Friends of the Earth | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $16,789,731 |
| Dogwood Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Asheville, NC | $2,749,505 |
| Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN) | 501(c)(3) | Noblesville, IN | $1,361,017 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $3,995,994 |
| Conservation Colorado Education Fund | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $3,351,363 |
| Alliance for Water Efficiency | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $1,423,731 |
| The Climate Reality Project | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $16,819,896 |
Data update history
October 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The GreerSolien Fund September 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
PollutionLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1402 Third Ave 500
- Seattle, WA 98101
- Metro area
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- County
- King County, WA
- Website URL
- sightline.org/Â
- Phone
- (206) 447-1880
- Facebook page
- SightlineInstituteÂ
- Twitter profile
- @sightlineÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 52-1833599
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1993
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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