Mission
The Seattle Athenaeum connects a dynamic literary community through a curated book collection, diverse programming, and opportunities for engaging conversations and transformative ideas.
Public Charity
SEATTLE ATHENAEUM
SEATTLE ATHENAEUM is a Public Charity headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. Financial data from the 2024 filing: $450K revenue, $312K expenses, $283K total assets. 16 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $191K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 472486862
SEATTLE, WA
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$450K
Total Expenses$312K
Total Assets$283K
Grant Records16
Funding Total$191K
Filing Years2020–2024
Sample Grants Received
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$20,350
EDUCATION
$16,850
IRISH LITERARY FESTIVAL
$10,000
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$18,100
GENERAL SUPPORT
$12,500
Showing up to 5 of 16 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ananda Martin
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Beth Brooks
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Caroline Cumming
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Clement Utuk
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Debra Weissman
FORMER BOARD OF TRUSTEES
John Treat
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $450K | $312K | $283K |
| 2023 | $366K | $253K | $168K |
| 2022 | $249K | $264K | $38K |
| 2021 | $203K | $228K | $39K |
| 2020 | $227K | $216K | $51K |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $227K to $450K (+98%), with total assets most recently reported at $283K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.