Skip to content
Ask
Change charity

Funders to approach for A Contemporary Theatre Inc

Seattle, Washington$5.1M revenue50 funders on file

Organization mission: act is A Contemporary Theatre where artistic ambition and civic engagement unite. Organization vision: act envisions a world where the power of theatre expands our collective understanding of community and our own humanity. Founded in 1965, act is a Seattle landmark and has made a significant and lasting contribution to the vitality of Seattles downtown neighborhood and arts community. For more than fifty years, the organization has valued and elevated the work of local artists, fostered community connection, and transformed individual lives through the power of storytelling. Act is committed to making theatre an act of citizenship by engaging audiences in dialogue about the issues of our time and connecting authentically with new audiences, partners, and communities. On july 1, 2025, subsequent to the end of the fiscal year, act merged with Seattle shakespeare company to form union arts…

Your prospects by chance and grant size

a funder to approach

Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$32k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 401 in 20$3k$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$40k–$280kover two years, from 2–4 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$180kfrom 2 new funders

Half the value is in your top 7 funders, of 151

$0$140k$290khalf from the top 7likely range1st10thAll 151
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1The Andrew W Mellon FoundationSimilar grantees: Portland Center Stage ($530k/yr), Actors Theatre of Louisville Inc ($500k/yr), Company One Inc ($260k/yr)1 in 23$520k
  2. 2The Hearst FoundationSimilar grantees: Actors Theatre of Louisville Inc ($130k/yr), Washington Drama Society Inc ($75k/yr), The Portland Playhouse ($75k/yr)1 in 27$110k
  3. 3The Norcliffe FoundationGives in Washington (704 of 791)Similar grantees: Intiman Theatre ($20k/yr), Seattle Shakespeare Festival ($15k/yr), 5th Avenue Theatre Association ($250k/yr)1 in 15$25k

148 more funders on the list for A Contemporary Theatre Inc

The full ranking, every way in, an approach plan for each funder and the CSV are included from the $75 plan up.

See plans