Patrons of Northwest Civic, Cultural and Charitable Organizations (PONCHO)
Photo courtesy of MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Photograph Collection, 2000.107.170.34.02
Formed in 1963 by a group of civic leaders to provide financial support for the arts. Its annual auction became a significant source of funding for the arts. PONCHO ceased operations in 2013.
- Primary Form of Entity: Nonprofit
- Primary Artistic Discipline: Multidisciplinary
- Primary Areas of Activity: Philanthropy/Funding
Case Studies
PONCHO: Because the Arts Can’t Flourish on Imagination Alone, Justine Deacon