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Seattle Opera

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990990-T FY2023
DBA: % MARISSA BETZ ZALL
Other · SEATTLE, WA · EIN 91-0760426

About

To thrill, inspire and educate through the shared experience of opera. Seattle opera is vital to the dynamic cultural and civic life of our region and to the evolution of opera across the world.

In care of Marissa BETZ ZALL

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
597
Volunteers
171

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-06-30
Revenue
$22.2M
Expenses
$25.3M
Assets
$70.0M
Liabilities
$11.6M

Financial history

$43.0M$21.5M$0
16171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $22.2M · Peak FY2017: $43.0M · Avg: $25.9M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$0
Grants Given
—
SEATTLE OPERA
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Address

363 Mercer ST
Seattle, WA, 98109-460

Governance

Voting board members46
Independent members46
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardNo

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsYes
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgYes
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