Sightline Institute

Seattle, WA, United States

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

Geographics of focus
Washington
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
1993
Age (years)
Sightline Institute
 32
United States average
 42
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: Alan Durning
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
Staff size
2025
Sightline Institute
 18
United States average
 48
Global average
 87
2024
Sightline Institute
 17
2023
Sightline Institute
 19
% Female staff
2025
Sightline Institute
 61%
United States average
 51%
Global average
 50%
2024
Sightline Institute
 76%
2023
Sightline Institute
 68%
% Female researchers
2025
Sightline Institute
 67%
United States average
 49%
Global average
 47%
2024
Sightline Institute
 83%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Sightline Institute
 81
United States average
 62
Global average
 58
2023
Sightline Institute
 9
2022
Sightline Institute
 107
Financials
2022
Sightline Institute
 $5,002,987
United States average
 $33,172,609
Global average
 $7,838,482,074

Social

Likes (2022)
Sightline Institute
 13,752
United States average
 81,866
Global average
 32,411
Likes (2021)
Sightline Institute
 13,667
Followers (2025)
Sightline Institute
 14,067
United States average
 51,223
Global average
 20,551
Followers (2024)
Sightline Institute
 15,160
Followers (2022)
Sightline Institute
 15,204
Subscribers (2025)
Sightline Institute
 904
United States average
 19,445
Global average
 7,746
Subscribers (2024)
Sightline Institute
 830
Subscribers (2023)
Sightline Institute
 790
Followers (2025)
Sightline Institute
 1,763
United States average
 74,364
Global average
 19,607
Followers (2025)
Sightline Institute
 2,000
United States average
 24,552
Global average
 16,415
Followers (2024)
Sightline Institute
 2,000
Followers (2023)
Sightline Institute
 1,439

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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