Sightline Institute is an independent, nonprofit research and communications center—a think tank—founded by Alan Durning in 1993. Sightline equips the Northwest’s citizens and decision-makers with the policy research and practical tools they need to advance long-term solutions to the region’s most significant challenges. This work includes in-depth research, commentary, and analysis, delivered online, by email, and in-person to Northwest policy champions, emerging leaders, and a range of community partners.
Contact details
- Website:
- https://www.sightline.org/
- Address:
- 1402 Third Ave, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98101
- Country:
- United States
- Sub-region:
- Northern America
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Washington
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
1993
Age (years)
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Founded by
Founders: Alan Durning
Founder gender: All male
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Alan Durning
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2024): Alan Durning
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2023): Alan Durning
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2024): Alan Durning
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2023): Alan Durning
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
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United States average
Global average
2024
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2023
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% Female staff
2025
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2024
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2023
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% Female researchers
2025
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Global average
2024
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Organisational performance
Publications
2024
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2023
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2022
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Financials
2022
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Social
Facebook
Likes (2022)
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Likes (2021)
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Twitter
Followers (2025)
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Followers (2024)
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Followers (2022)
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Subscribers (2025)
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Subscribers (2024)
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Subscribers (2023)
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Instagram
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Followers (2025)
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Followers (2024)
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Data notes
Last
updated: 09/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
Have we got something wrong?: Contact us to update this record. There is more information in the database, you can download it here.