Arts & Culture
Presenting music, theater, dance, visual arts, and literary programming through performances and exhibitions
Educational and cultural institution offering programs in arts, education, religion, and recreation
About Organization
Chautauqua Institution operates a community dedicated to exploring arts, education, faith, and ideas through seasonal programming. Based in Chautauqua, NY, the organization reported $63.4 million in revenue and employed 1,167 staff members in 2024. The institution combines performances, lectures, interfaith dialogue, and visual arts programming.
Arts & Culture
Presenting music, theater, dance, visual arts, and literary programming through performances and exhibitions
Education & Ideas
Facilitating public discourse through lectures, seminars, and discussions on contemporary issues
Interfaith Dialogue
Bringing together diverse religious and spiritual traditions for worship, learning, and conversation
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2024)
$63.4M
+0% vs 2024
Assets (2024)
$304.4M
+0% vs 2024
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $63,353,734 | $47,797,379 | $304,394,015 | 1,167 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $49,343,507 | $43,568,379 | $272,076,823 | 1,132 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $44,067,760 | $43,716,149 | $249,568,739 | 1,175 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $15,373,676 | $24,114,016 | $118,476,230 | 468 |
| 2019 | $31,943,957 | $32,477,841 | $124,671,752 | 1,183 |
| 2018 | $31,801,004 | $31,453,926 | $124,338,541 | 1,227 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Organizing nine-week summer season with daily programs across arts, education, and faith traditions
Creating spaces for audiences to engage with artists, educators, and thinkers in person
Presenting lectures, performances, and workshops through resident staff and visiting talent
Extending programming beyond summer through digital platforms and off-season events
Services and programs offered by Chautauqua Institution
Presenting visual and performing arts through music, theater, dance, and exhibitions throughout the season
Hosting thought leaders, authors, and educators for public discourse on contemporary issues and ideas
Supporting writers and readers through readings, workshops, and the Writers' Center programming
Providing classical music performances and music education under the direction of the Music Director
Facilitating dialogue among diverse faith traditions through worship services, lectures, and discussions
Meet the people behind Chautauqua Institution.
1960
1960
Received tax-exempt status as a nonprofit educational and cultural institution
2020
2020
Revenue declined to $15.4 million as programming adapted to COVID-19 restrictions
2022
2022
Revenue reached $44.1 million as in-person programming resumed post-pandemic
2024
2024
Revenue reached $63.4 million with staffing at 1,167 employees
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2024)
$3.7M
Highest Paid
$472K
Michael E Hill
Compensated Officers
15
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael E Hill | President | $416,195 | $55,806 | $472,001 | 40 |
| Deborah S Moore | SR VP & Chief Program Officer | $233,632 | $41,367 | $274,999 | 40 |
| Sebastian Baggiano | Executive VP | $233,889 | $39,716 | $273,605 | 40 |
| George L Follansbee JR | SR VP & Chief Advancement Officer | $233,834 | $38,338 | $272,172 | 40 |
| Shannon Rozner | SR VP, General Counsel & Secretary | $230,645 | $34,778 | $265,423 | 40 |
| Amit Taneja | SR VP & Chief Diversity Officer | $221,408 | $38,711 | $260,119 | 40 |
| Mark Wenzler | DIR, Chautauqua Climate Change Initiative | $207,667 | $40,199 | $247,866 | 40 |
| Amy Gardner | VP Of Advancement & Campaign Officer | $202,017 | $39,741 | $241,758 | 40 |
| Emily Morris | SR VP & Chief Brand Officer | $188,577 | $35,277 | $223,854 | 40 |
| John Shedd | VP Of Campus Planning & Operations | $177,805 | $34,768 | $212,573 | 40 |
| Jennifer Stitely | Director Of Gift Planning | $181,011 | $16,985 | $197,996 | 40 |
| Vanessa Weinert | VP Of Marketing & Communications | $157,000 | $33,422 | $190,422 | 40 |
| Angela Schuettler | Chief Financial Officer | $188,731 | — | $188,731 | 40 |
| Melissa Spas | VP Of Religion | $156,968 | $24,278 | $181,246 | 40 |
| Laura Savia | VP Of Visual & Performing Arts | $145,120 | $13,269 | $158,389 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael E Hill | President | $406,324 | $52,636 | $458,960 | 40 |
| Deborah S Moore | SR VP & Chief Program Officer | $225,111 | $38,076 | $263,187 | 40 |
| Sebastian Baggiano | Executive Vice President | $224,670 | $36,636 | $261,306 | 40 |
| Mark Wenzler | DIR, Chaut Climate Change Init | $232,483 | $26,583 | $259,066 | 40 |
| Shannon Rozner | SR VP, General Counsel & Secy. | $225,224 | $31,029 | $256,253 | 40 |
| Amit Taneja | SR VP & Chief Diversity Off. | $223,010 | $28,186 | $251,196 | 40 |
| George Follansbee JR | SR VP & Chief Advancement Off. | $228,208 | $21,780 | $249,988 | 40 |
| Emily Morris | SR VP & Chief Brand Officer | $217,211 | $22,000 | $239,211 | 40 |
| Amy Gardner | VP Of Advance. & Campaign DIR. | $179,490 | $34,976 | $214,466 | 40 |
| John Shedd | VP Of Campus Planning & Oper. | $162,249 | $31,053 | $193,302 | 40 |
| Jennifer Stitely | Director Of Gift Planning | $172,439 | $16,250 | $188,689 | 40 |
| Melissa Spas | VP Of Religion | $159,612 | $14,146 | $173,758 | 40 |
| Rindy Barmore | Secretary | $112,913 | $26,750 | $139,663 | 40 |
| Amber Blashak | SR DIR. Of Human Resources | $117,510 | $17,909 | $135,419 | 40 |
| Richard Erickson | DIR. Of Accounting & Finance | $108,518 | $25,581 | $134,099 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael E Hill | President | $407,941 | $52,312 | $460,253 | 40 |
| Sebastian Baggiano | Executive Vice President | $225,038 | $36,312 | $261,350 | 40 |
| Deborah S Moore Kushmaul | SR VP, Chief Program Officer | $222,969 | $37,683 | $260,652 | 40 |
| George Follansbee JR | SR VP Of Advancement | $231,218 | $21,780 | $252,998 | 40 |
| Shannon Rozner | SR VP COMM Rel & Gen'L Counsel | $226,055 | $21,500 | $247,555 | 40 |
| Amit Taneja | SR VP And Chief Idea Officer | $234,025 | $13,312 | $247,337 | 40 |
| Emily Morris | SR VP, Chief Brand Officer | $217,609 | $22,000 | $239,609 | 40 |
| Amy Gardner | VP Of Advancement | $180,100 | $34,583 | $214,683 | 40 |
| Mark Wenzler | DIR, Chaut Climate Change Init | $195,295 | $15,683 | $210,978 | 40 |
| Jennifer Stitely | Director Of Gift Planning | $165,142 | $31,400 | $196,542 | 40 |
| John Shedd | VP Of Campus Planning | $157,639 | $31,470 | $189,109 | 40 |
| Matthew Ewalt | VP Of Education | $155,705 | $31,763 | $187,468 | 40 |
| Maya Holt Brockenbaugh | SR DIR Corporate & Foundations | $134,350 | $5,770 | $140,120 | 40 |
| Richard Erickson | DIR. Of Accounting & Finance | $104,324 | $24,665 | $128,989 | 40 |
| Rossen Milanov | Music Director Of CSO | $124,827 | — | $124,827 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael E Hill | President | $343,400 | $26,701 | $370,101 | 40 |
| George Follansbee | SR VP Of Development | $217,048 | $30,096 | $247,144 | 40 |
| Sebastian Baggiano | Executive Vice President | $184,649 | $31,157 | $215,806 | 40 |
| Emily Morris | SR VP Of Marketing And Commun | $198,967 | $15,615 | $214,582 | 40 |
| Deborah S Moore Kushmaul | SR VP & Chief Program Officer-Interim | $173,427 | $29,465 | $202,892 | 40 |
| Amy Gardner | VP Of Advancement | $173,941 | $26,413 | $200,354 | 40 |
| Deborah Meyers | ASST VP For Advancement Operations | $178,633 | $13,801 | $192,434 | 40 |
| Shannon Rozner | SR VP Of Community Relations | $189,181 | — | $189,181 | 40 |
| Karen Blozie | SR Major Gift Officer | $162,938 | $17,109 | $180,047 | 40 |
| Matthew J Ewalt | VP Of Education | $148,728 | $28,234 | $176,962 | 40 |
| John Shedd | VP Of Campus Planning And | $149,137 | $25,871 | $175,008 | 40 |
| Vicky G Robinson | VP Of Religion | $126,269 | $9,692 | $135,961 | 40 |
| Jennifer Stitely | Director Of Gift Planning | $134,555 | — | $134,555 | 40 |
| Rindy Barmore | Secretary | $83,803 | $24,070 | $107,873 | 40 |
| Deborah E Moore | Executive Director - Foundation | $0 | $10,769 | $10,769 | 1 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael E Hill | President | $337,397 | $27,500 | $364,897 | 40 |
| Emily Morris | VP Of Marketing And Commun | $199,975 | $15,443 | $215,418 | 40 |
| Sebastian Baggiano | Executive VP And CFO | $180,641 | $34,092 | $214,733 | 40 |
| Deborah Sunya-Moore | VP Of Performing And Visua | $157,927 | $33,045 | $190,972 | 40 |
| John Shedd | VP Of Campus Planning And | $144,943 | $30,724 | $175,667 | 40 |
| Matthew J Ewalt | VP Of Education | $139,239 | $29,790 | $169,029 | 40 |
| Shannon Rozner | VP Of Strategic Initatives | $163,807 | — | $163,807 | 40 |
| Vicky G Robinson | VP Of Religion | $123,000 | $4,417 | $127,417 | 40 |
| Rindy Barmore | Secretary | $79,715 | $24,439 | $104,154 | 40 |
| George Follansbee | VP Of Development | $0 | $33,662 | $33,662 | 1 |
| Karen Blozie | SR Major Gift Officer | $0 | $20,385 | $20,385 | 1 |
| Amy Gardner | ASSOC VP Major/Planned Gifts | $0 | $14,471 | $14,471 | 1 |
| Deborah E Moore | CFO | $0 | $11,000 | $11,000 | 1 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns
Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only
Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)
Total Approved
$4.7M
Total Forgiven
$4.8M
101% forgiven
Jobs Retained
401
Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.