Nonprofit · EIN 91-1003385
SEATTLE CENTER FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98109
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,787,762 | $2,229,965 | -$442,203 | $28,725,664 | $25,580,391 | $3,145,273 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,890,815 | $1,676,791 | $214,024 | $24,729,468 | $21,079,767 | $3,649,701 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,886,374 | $1,506,556 | $379,818 | $3,450,660 | $14,983 | $3,435,677 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,111,765
- of which government grants
- $290,983
- Program service revenue
- $45,496
- Investment income
- $403,231
- Net rental income
- $224,417
- Other revenue
- $227,270
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $88,133
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $303,180
- Other salaries and wages
- $475,563
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $861,172
- Professional fundraising fees
- $124,195
- Legal fees
- $23,039
- Accounting fees
- $60,134
- Occupancy
- $134,460
- Travel
- $24,734
- Program services (functional)
- $1,653,914
- Management and general (functional)
- $377,954
- Fundraising (functional)
- $198,097
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $24,729,468
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,725,664
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $25,580,391
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,145,273
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,281,899
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,863,374
- Gross receipts
- $1,804,422
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Zalutsky | Executive Director (former) Officer | 40 | $252,379 | $0 |
| Margaret Bellefuil | Operations Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,699 | $0 |
| Francisca-Mae Schwarz | Project Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,440 | $6,424 |
| Rob Johnson | Executive Director, Member (former) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $48,127 | $2,674 |
| Matt Hana | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Maria Barrientos | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine Cheng | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremiah Captain | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Becker | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Hobson | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Walker | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Hubbard | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Mara | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Merriweather | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ty Rogers | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Rolfe | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Surratt | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sung Yang | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Zalutsky | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $219,996 |
| Matt Hanna | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Maria Barrientos | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Katherine Cheng | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rodell Razor | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kate Becker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Larry Estrada | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erin Hobson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lynn Hubbard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Mara | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Merriweather | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ty Rogers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kyle Rolfe | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Surratt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sung Yang | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeremiah Captain | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANE ZALUTSKY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $198,000 |
| MATT HANNA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARIA BARRIENTOS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RODELL RAZOR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE CHENG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATE BECKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY ESTRADA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN HOBSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARI HORITA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN HUBBARD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM MARA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MERRIWEATHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TY ROGERS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE ROLFE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN SURRATT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUNG YANG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 305 HARRISON STE 310, SEATTLE, WA 98109-4623
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Rob Johnson, 305 Harrison Street 310, Seattle, WA 98109
- Signed the 990
- Rob Johnson, Executive Director
- Phone
- (206) 684-7345
- Website
- www.seattlecenter.org
- Return prepared by
- WERSEN NONPROFIT CPAS LLC
Mission
The Seattle Center Foundation supports the vision and purpose of Seattle Center by advocating for public support and private dollars for major capital and program improvements.
Program accomplishments
- Seattle/King County Clinic: Seattle Center and Seattle Center Foundation bring together healthcare organizations, civic agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and thousands of volunteers to produce a massive four-day health clinic which provides free dental, vision, medical and social services to underserved and vulnerable populations in the region. In 2025, the Clinic served 3,319 patients and saved them nearly $3.1M in out-of-pocket healthcare costs.Expenses $1,138,197 · grants $25,133
- Events:Seattle Center Festal celebrates 25 free cultural festivals over 36 program days throughout the year, that run February through November. The Festal series showcases the heritage and richness of hundreds of cultural communities with live music, dance, vendor marketplaces, visual art, food, exhibits, hands-on activities, and more. Produced in partnership with community-based organizations, the 2025 Festal season was a record-breaking attendance year with over 400,000 people in attendance, and it is expected to continue trending in 2026.In 2025, Seattle Center hosted the 40th Annual Naturalization Ceremony for over 500 candidates taking the oath as new citizens. The ceremony was presided by The Honorable David G. Estudillo, Chief United States District Judge for the Western District Court of Washington. Currently, planning is underway for the 2026 ceremony and there will be 250 candidates being sworn in, which ties into America's 250th.Seattle Center Winterfest presented by Symetra offers five weeks of uplifting seasonal spirit and delightful diversion, including seasonal decor, ice sculpting, our Winter Train & Village, weekend entertainment on the Armory Stage, and a New Year's Eve Celebration. 2025 boasted 600,000 attendees, 33,000 patrons who engaged with the train, 25 live performances attended by nearly 5000 people, and a New Years Eve Celebration that served 35,000 patrons.Expenses $449,586 · grants $38,000 · revenue $45,496
- Sound Transit Project:Sound Transit is working on the Link light rail system which will have one or two stations near Seattle Center and a rail system passing the center. Seattle Center Foundation has been working with Sound Transit and Seattle Center partner organizations to provide feedback, revenue and information about the light rail process and the effects the stations and the trains rail system could have on the Seattle Center and surrounding area.Expenses $66,131 · grants $25,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1003385
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $28,725,664
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,804,422
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,787,762 | $2,229,965 | $28,725,664 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,890,815 | $1,676,791 | $24,729,468 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,886,374 | $1,506,556 | $3,450,660 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,173,892 | $1,064,574 | $3,071,385 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 91-1003385).
Questions about SEATTLE CENTER FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SEATTLE CENTER FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SEATTLE CENTER FOUNDATION is 91-1003385.
- Is SEATTLE CENTER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to SEATTLE CENTER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SEATTLE CENTER FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SEATTLE CENTER FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SEATTLE CENTER FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SEATTLE CENTER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Rob Johnson.
- Who are the officers and directors of SEATTLE CENTER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $252,379 (Jane Zalutsky, Executive Director (former)).
- How much revenue does SEATTLE CENTER FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,787,762, expenses of $2,229,965 and total assets of $28,725,664 at year end.
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