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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1182866

WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Tax-exempt · OLYMPIA, WA 98501

Financials

$4.4M$2.5M2022$3.7M$3.2M2023$3.9M$3.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,854,502$3,820,468$34,034$8,397,639$1,065,901$7,331,738
June 30, 2024990$3,679,285$3,193,757$485,528$8,063,366$735,538$7,327,828
June 30, 2023990$4,417,081$2,539,753$1,877,328$7,440,730$617,175$6,823,555
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,003,320
of which government grants
$734,862
Program service revenue
$2,593,875
Investment income
$133,910
Net income from fundraising events
$17,584
Net income from sales of inventory
$92,057
Other revenue
$123,397

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$289,760
Other salaries and wages
$876,496
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,369,958
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$24,712
Accounting fees
$40,670
Occupancy
$116,829
Travel
$16,559
Depreciation
$359,101
Program services (functional)
$3,462,975
Management and general (functional)
$296,259
Fundraising (functional)
$61,234

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,063,366
Total assets, end of year
$8,397,639
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,065,901
Net assets, end of year
$7,331,738
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,206,483
Publicly traded securities
$861,643
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,842,495
Net assets with donor restrictions
$489,243
Gross receipts
$3,970,945
Employees
193
Volunteers
96
Year formed
1983
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jill BarnesExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$154,945$4,642
Jocelyn WoodDeputy Director
Officer
40$109,142$5,447
Tim ColeyChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Sandy DibernardoBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cheryl DuryeaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ann FlanniganPast Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Dusti DemarestSec./Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
George O LambBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Maria MeconiVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Lisa BarkisBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Noel OstranderBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Mike ReidBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Debra StephensBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dr Amanda MontgomeryBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Alison VegaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
5 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Drew PhillipsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Monique OssaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Lynn WoffordTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
Darla KrugBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jared Mason-GereBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jill BarnesExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$140,021$4,201
Tim ColeyVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Sandy DibernardoBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cheryl DuryeaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ann FlanniganChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Dusti DemarestBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
George O LambBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Maria MeconiSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Quint NewellPast Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Noel OstranderBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Mike ReidBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Debra StephensBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ron ThomasBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Alison VegaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Drew PhillipsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Spence WeigandBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lynn WoffordTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Darla KrugBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jill BarnesExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$126,758$3,800
Tim ColeyVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Sandy DibernardoBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cheryl DuryeaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ann FlanniganChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Lavon HardisonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
George O LambBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Maria MeconiSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Quint NewellPast Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Noel OstranderBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Mike ReidBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Debra StephensBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ron ThomasBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Alison VegaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Deborah VinselBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Spence WeigandBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lynn WoffordTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Darla KrugBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
512 WASHINGTON ST SE, OLYMPIA, WA 98501-1330
In care of
% 512 S WASHINGTON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Tim Coley, 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Signed the 990
Tim Coley, Chair
Phone
(360) 753-8585
Return prepared by
Petersen CPAs & Advisors PLLC

Mission

The mission of the Washington Center is to inspire audiences and artists of all ages through live performances, enriching the vibrancy of our community. The Washington center for the performing arts was created from a belief that a regional performing arts center was fundamental to the cultural pursuits of our community and vital to a better quality of life.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ARTISTIC & COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAM: THE CENTER IS THE OFFICIAL HOME AND BOX OFFICE FOR OUR 14 LOCAL ARTISTIC AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS SUCH AS THE OLYMPIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, MASTERWORKS CHORAL ENSEMBLE, BALLET NORTHWEST, OLYMPIA JUNIOR PROGRAMS, STUDENT ORCHESTRAS OF GREATER OLYMPIA, AND MORE. AMONG THE MANY BENEFITS OF THIS UNIQUE COLLABORATION, OUR ARTISTIC AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS RECEIVE SCHEDULING PRIORITY OF THE WASHINGTON CENTER STAGE(S). OUR ARTISTIC PARTNERS HOLD NUMEROUS EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES EACH YEAR, WHICH ACCOUNT FOR 49% OF ALL TICKET SALES AT THE WASHINGTON CENTER. SINCE OUR INCEPTION, THE CENTER HAS PROVIDED A PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND THEATER TO THESE LOCAL NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS OTHERS WHO MAY RENT THE VENUE.
    Expenses $2,468,528 · revenue $71,263
  • THE WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS ITS OWN SERIES OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURING ARTISTS FROM A BROAD SPECTRUM OF GENRES AND STYLES. IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS WE HAVE PRESENTED WORLD FAMOUS ARTISTS SUCH AS BEN FOLDS, AIMEE MANN, GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV, LYLE LOVETT , THE NATIONAL BROADWAY TOUR OF DEAR EVAN HANSEN, THE DANCE COMPANY BODY TRAFFIC, ALONG WITH JAZZ, COMEDY, FAMILY ORIENTED PERFORMANCES, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORERS, AND A HUGE VARIETY OF OTHER GENRES. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE A LONG-TERM COLLABORATION WITH INDIGENOUS PERFORMANCE PRODUCTIONS (IPP) TO DEVELOP NEW INDIGENOUS PERFORMANCES TO TOUR THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND BEYOND. THE COLLABORATION CREATES WORLD PREMIERES OF THEATER, MUSIC, DANCE AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PERFORMANCES BY NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS ARTISTS. THIS PARTNERSHIP IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES AND SEEKS TO FULFILL A CRITICAL NEED IN THE FIELD AND HELP TO REVERSE LONG STANDING BARRIERS TO INDIGENOUS PERFORMING ARTISTS ENTERING THE TOURING CIRCUIT.
    Expenses $841,770 · revenue $2,375,931
  • YOUTH EDUCATION & OUTREACH: PARTICIPATING IN THE ARTS AND PERFORMING IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE HELPS OUR LOCAL YOUTH GROW AS ARTISTS, DEVELOP PROFESSIONALISM, AND MANY GREAT ATTRIBUTES AND REAL-WORLD SKILLS. THE ARTS HELP IMPROVE OPEN MINDEDNESS, EMPATHY, OBSERVATION, ARTICULATING COMPLEX THOUGHTS, FOCUS, REASONING, AND SELF-AWARENESS. OUR YOUTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM IS GROWING EVERY YEAR AND INCLUDES STUDENT MATINEES, MASTERCLASSES, TALK-BACKS, AND OTHER TOUCHPOINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT APPROPRIATE FOR CURRENT SEASON OPPORTUNITIES.
    Expenses $152,677 · revenue $146,681

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-1182866
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
1982
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,397,639
Income (IRS master file)
$3,970,945

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,854,502$3,820,468$8,397,639IRS
990June 2024$3,679,285$3,193,757$8,063,366IRS
990June 2023$4,417,081$2,539,753$7,440,730XML
990June 2022$4,345,088$2,774,186$5,405,952IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 91-1182866).

Questions about WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

What is the EIN of WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS is 91-1182866.
Is WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 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 WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Tim Coley.
Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $154,945 (Jill Barnes, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,854,502, expenses of $3,820,468 and total assets of $8,397,639 at year end.

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