Seattle Arts Report: Corporate Gifts Down Most

"This study provides valuable insight for both cultural groups and funders about how we can work together to emerge stronger, be more nimble and be better equipped to address these economic challenges moving forward," said Susan Coliton, vice president of the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.

Many arts organizations were still evaluating the findings Monday. At the Seattle Opera, corporations contribute 2 to 3 percent of the budget, and those contributions have fallen. It takes 10 to 15 individual donors to make up for just one corporate gift, said Kelly Tweedale, the nonprofit's executive director.