Steady State
"Fosters the creative capacity and vibrancy of the Capital Region by providing advocacy, resources, and education for the arts community."
— 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.
Title
Representative Institutions
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | 10.6% | 46 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2022 | — | — | 7.7% | 48 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 5.9% | 50 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 6.9% | 42 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 11.0% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | 10.6% | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | 11.1% | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | 9.2% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | 11.7% | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | 6.9% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | 9.4% | 40 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | 10.2% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2011 | — | — | 10.1% | 40 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE CHATELAIN | Executive Director | 7.0% of Rev | ||
| MONIQUE SCOTT SPAULDING | Board President | — | ||
| RALPH BENDER | Board President | — | ||
| SCOTT D CHENEVERT | Treasurer | — | ||
| TODD STERLING | Secretary | — | ||
| BRYAN FONTENOT | Board President | — | ||
| DIANNE EYSINK | Board Member | — | ||
| EM LEBLANC COOPER | Board Member | — | ||
| ADAM KNAPP | Board Member | — | ||
| MELISSA CRESSON | Board Member | — | ||
| MIKKI MATHEWS | Board Member | — | ||
| SHERRI MCCONNELL | Board Member | — | ||
| ROBYN MERRICK | Board Member | — | ||
| DAI NGUYEN | Board Member | — | ||
| ROBERT M STUART III | Board Member | — | ||
| DEIDRE DECULUS ROBERT | Board Member | — | ||
| PAUL A DREW TESSIER | Board Member | — | ||
| BRADLEY SANCHEZ | Board Member | — | ||
| JENNIFER TORMO | Board Member | — | ||
| COURTNEY M SCOTT | Board Member | — | ||
| BUBBA WILLIS | Board Member | — | ||
| CANDY WRIGHT | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE CHATELAIN | Executive Director | 7.0% of Rev | ||
| BRYAN FONTENOT | Board President | — | ||
| ROBYN MERRICK | Board President | — | ||
| RALPH BENDER | Treasurer | — | ||
| MONIQUE SCOTT SPAULDING | Secretary | — | ||
| ROSE HUDSON | Board President | — | ||
| SCOTT D CHENEVERT | Board Member | — | ||
| RHOMAN HARDY | Board Member | — | ||
| MELISSA CRESSON | Board Member | — | ||
| DIANNE EYSINK | Board Member | — | ||
| ADAM KNAPP | Board Member | — | ||
| MIKKI MATTHEWS | Board Member | — | ||
| BRADLEY SANCHEZ | Board Member | — | ||
| SUNNY MAYHALL | Board Member | — | ||
| SHERRI MCCONNELL | Board Member | — | ||
| TODD STERLING | Board Member | — | ||
| PAUL A DREW TESSIER | Board Member | — | ||
| TODD QUEEN | Board Member | — | ||
| JENNIFER TORMO | Board Member | — | ||
| DEIDRE DECULUS ROBERT | Board Member | — | ||
| ROB WISE | Board Member | — | ||
| BUBBA WILLIS | Board Member | — | ||
| CANDY WRIGHT | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE CHATELAIN | Executive Director | 7.0% of Rev | ||
| ROSE HUDSON | Board President | — | ||
| BRYAN FONTENOT | Board President | — | ||
| MONIQUE SCOTT-SPAULDING | Treasurer | — | ||
| ROBYN MERRICK | Secretary | — | ||
| RANDY ROUSSEL | Board President | — | ||
| BUBBA WILLIS | Board Member | — | ||
| BRANDEN BARKER | Board Member | — | ||
| MELISSA CRESSON | Board Member | — | ||
| CLARENCE O BROWN | Board Member | — | ||
| DIANNE EYSINK | Board Member | — | ||
| SCOTT CHENEVERT | Board Member | — | ||
| TODD STERLING | Board Member | — | ||
| TODD QUEEN | Board Member | — | ||
| RHOMAN HARDY | Board Member | — | ||
| ADAM KNAPP | Board Member | — | ||
| CARY KOCH | Board Member | — | ||
| BRADLEY SANCHEZ | Board Member | — | ||
| MIKKI MATHEWS | Board Member | — | ||
| RALPH BENDER | Board Member | — | ||
| JENNIFER TORMO | Board Member | — | ||
| CANDACE WRIGHT | Board Member | — | ||
| SHAUNA SANFORD | Board Member | — | ||
| PAUL A TESSIER | Board Member | — | ||
| SUNNY MAYHALL | Board Member | — | ||
| ROCHELLE MACHEN | Board Member | — | ||
| ROBERT WISE | Board Member | — |
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 LA with NTEE prefix A2.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 31 points above the peer median (60 vs. 29).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 34 → 46 over 5 years (improving by 12 points). A multi-year directional move of this magnitude is a signal worth investigating.
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 10.6% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Build cash reserves to at least 3 months of operating expenses — moves financial resilience score meaningfully (~10 points).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.