Steady State
"Fosters meaningful engagement with innovative contemporary art for all ages in St. Louis, providing extensive free arts education and pre-professional training for youth, and actively partnering with community organizations to address social issues through art."
— Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
What does this mean?
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
The Path Forward
The Stewardship
Focuses on long-term sustainability and gentle cultivation of existing resources rather than forced expansion. It honors the organization's established role as a reliable anchor.
Demonstrated Impact
- 177 programs and tours
- 99% were free (of programs/tours)
- served 4,352 youth from the greater St. Louis area
- New Art in the Neighborhood (at 28 years, CAM's longest running education program)
Title
Representative Institutions
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | 11.0% | 48 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | 2.0% | 55 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2022 | — | — | 6.4% | 54 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 8.7% | 50 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 9.2% | 50 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | 5.0% | 55 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2018 | — | — | 4.5% | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | 6.8% | 50 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | 1.9% | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | 8.1% | 50 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | 5.6% | 54 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | 6.8% | 48 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | 9.8% | 50 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2011 | — | — | 16.3% | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA MELANDRI | Executive Director | 6.3% of Rev | ||
| BRADLEY BAILEY | Board Member | — | ||
| HEDY LEE | Board Member | — | ||
| SUSAN BARRETT | Board Member | — | ||
| JOHN FERRING | Board Member | — | ||
| NANCY KRANZBERG | Board Member | — | ||
| JUDITH W LEVY | Board Member | — | ||
| SUSAN MCCOLLUM | Board Member | — | ||
| EMILY RAUH PULITZER | Board Member | — | ||
| JULIAN SCHUSTER | Board Member | — | ||
| REX SINQUEFIELD | Board Member | — | ||
| AMY SOPER | Board Member | — | ||
| MICHAEL STAENBERG | Board Member | — | ||
| DONALD SUGGS | Board Member | — | ||
| KATE WARNE | Board Member | — | ||
| PAT WHITAKER | Board Member | — | ||
| JANE CLARK | Board Member | — | ||
| TERRY HOFFMANN | Board Member | — | ||
| ANDREW SRENCO | Board Member | — | ||
| RICK SHANG | Board Member | — | ||
| JIAMIN DIERBERG | Board Member | — | ||
| SHEREEN FISCHER | Board Member | — | ||
| GARY KROSCH | Board Member | — | ||
| JOE HERMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| BRADFORD WERNER | Board Member | — | ||
| MARGARET MCDONALD | Board Member | — | ||
| CORT VANOSTRAN | Board Member | — | ||
| JACOB W REBY | Board Member | — | ||
| PAUL CAMBRIDGE | Secretary | — | ||
| JACKIE YOON | Treasurer | — | ||
| ALEXIS COSSE | Board President | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 14 other orgs in MO with NTEE prefix A9.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 55 points above the peer median (60 vs. 5).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 50 → 48 over 5 years (declining by 2 points).
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 11.0% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
What would change this score
No specific high-impact levers identified — this org's score is balanced across components.
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.