2024-08-28T14:22:20-05:00 2023-12-31 BDO USA 200 PARK AVENUE 38TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10166 990 2023-01-01 160758844 CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION % ANGELA SCHUETTLER CHAU 7163576218 PO BOX 28 CHAUTAUQUA NY 14722 ANGELA SCHUETTLER cfo 7163576212 2024-08-28 true true Paul Hammerschmidt P01384178 2128858000 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Michael E Hill PO BOX 28 CHAUTAUQUA NY 14722 50116525 false X www.chq.org X 1874 NY Chautauqua Institution is dedicated to the exploration of the best in human values and the enrichment of life. 24 24 1132 300 853127 0 19849602 21729069 23355437 25655854 49672 703188 813049 1255396 44067760 49343507 925645 787312 0 0 19201830 20422243 0 0 2535511 23588674 22358824 43716149 43568379 351611 5775128 249568739 272076823 5067405 5080439 244501334 266996384 X CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION IS DEDICATED TO THE EXPLORATION IN HUMAN VALUES AND THE ENRICHMENT OF LIFE THROUGH A PROGRAM THAT EXPLORES THE IMPORTANT RELIGIOUS, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL ISSUES OF OUR TIMES. false false 17362514 787312 9482806 With a foucus on lifelong learning, Chautauqua Institution brings to its constituents and to the surrounding communities the perspectives and innovations of thought and interfaith leaders, context experts, and renowned performers and prodigies in the context of four pillars of foucus: education, religion, recreation and the arts. Our learning environment is characterized by intergenerational, civil dialogue and participation. A broad range of programs are curated to appeal to an increasingly diverse audience. In excess of 4,000 students across generations participate in special studies classes each year and more than 100,000 visitors attend our programs and services annually. Community outreach to the schools in surrounding counties brings the Gifts and intellects of our leaders and performing arts organizations to area schools. Hundreds of area school children are served annually through school based programs as well as field trips to Chautauqua Institution. Our online streaming channel, CHQ Assembly, brings much of Chautauqua's programming to a nation-wide audience, enhancing the accessibility of Chautauqua's Mission. 16184930 0 16165717 Support Services, box office and parking municipal services which include facility maintenance and food service for students. These services are necessary for all program function. 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The organizations efforts focus on improving the lake's environmental health and sustainability. This funding will help address the lake's environmental degradation and ensure its long-term health. 117934600 10442143 14200171 1061811 4677050 758658 136079395 140234346 3517549 -20637210 15790 4423856 740439 117934600 120403743 4538631 20397959 30818 4435384 639785 140234346 107637511 4086676 13840799 97429 4450000 613814 120403743 100085956 5707626 8159727 22199 5972175 321424 107637511 0.06000 0.75000 0.19000 false true true 3755167 3755167 132080203 51788767 80291436 251068 60080 190988 22719314 17976440 4742874 18063240 10324680 7738560 96719025 FOUNDATION 136079395 RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET 992868 137072263 0 DEFERRED INCOME 282863 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 1034273 1317136 X PART V, LINE 4: CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1937 TO RAISE, INVEST, AND REINVEST FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION. Chautauqua Foundation, Inc. is a related organization reported on Schedule R of the accompanying Form 990. PRIOR TO 2021, CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION DID NOT RECORD ITS BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN THE NET ASSETS HELD BY CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION. Chautauqua Institution has beneficial ownership in the net assets of Chautauqua Foundation, Inc. As a result, the net assets of Chautauqua Foundation, Inc. represent endowment funds to Chautauqua Institution. PART X, LINE 2: The Internal Revenue Service has classified Chautauqua Institution as exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code (the Code), as an organization contribution to which is deductible under Section 170(c) of the Code; and, as an organization that is not a private foundation as defined in Section 509(a) of the Code. The Internal Revenue Service has determined that the Institution is subject to unrelated business income tax (UBIT) for certain income received. The Institution does not anticipate any UBIT tax liability for the year ended December 31, 2023. Federal and state income tax returns that remain open for examination by taxing authorities include 2018 and later years. true SCHOLARSHIPS - ENDOWMENTS AND ANNUAL FUND 198 787312 PART I, LINE 2: A committee determines eligibility for scholarships. Records are maintained internally at the institution to document that the funds are used for those eligible individuals. 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HILL, PRESIDENT. $13,000 IS AN ESTIMATE OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE HOUSING PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT FOR PERSONAL USE AND IS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III) REPORTS THE SUMMER ASSEMBLY SEASON HOUSING ALLOWANCE PAID TO OTHER EMPLOYEES AND TAXABLE TO THEM: * GEORGE FOLLANSBEE JR., SR VP & CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER - $12,000 * SHANNON ROZNER, SR VP, GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY - $12,000 * DEBORAH S. MOORE, SR VP & CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER - $12,000 * JENNIFER STITELY, DIRECTOR OF GIFT PLANNING - $12,000 With board approval, Michael E. Hill, President is permitted spousal travel for business trips with a bona fide business purpose. No allowance is allowed for any non-business travel. RONALD B KUSHMAUL SEE PART V 17046 employment false PART IV: RONALD B. KUSHMAUL IS A FAMILY MEMBER OF DEBORAH S. MOORE, Sr VP & Chief Program Officer. X 53 2260350 MARKET QUOTATION false true false PART I, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6: THE MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF ALL PERSONS BEING THE OWNERS BY DEED OR BEING LEASEES OF ONE OR MORE LOTS OR SECTIONS OF A LOT ON THE INSTITUTION GROUNDS AND PERSONS ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A: THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSIST OF 24 TRUSTEES, 4 OF WHOM ARE ELECTED BY THE CORPORATION MEMBERSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ACCOUNTING FIRM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT. DRAFT FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE AND WAS SUBJECT TO PROPOSED AND REVIEWED ADJUSTMENTS. A FINAL DRAFT IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BEFORE IT WAS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. AUTHORITY FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE FORM 990 IS DELEGATED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WHO REPORTS BACK TO THE Board of Trustees. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST REPORT ANNUALLY. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SUMMARIZES ANY CONFLICTS AND PROVIDES THE SUMMARY TO THE BOARD SO THAT ANY CONFLICTS CAN BE ADDRESSED. THE SUMMARY IS MAINTAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A: THE HUMAN RESOURCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA, DEVELOPS GOALS, AND EVALUATES PERFORMANCE IN RECOMMENDING ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. COMPARABLES ARE OBTAINED FROM THE FORM 990'S OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPENSATION STUDIES. THE HUMAN RESOURCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF INDIVIDUALS INDEPENDENT OF THOSE WHOSE COMPENSATION IS BEING CONSIDERED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B: The annual compensation of other officers and key employees is guided by an executive compensation study dated February 2021, conducted by an outside compensation consulting firm. The COMPENSATION IS RECOMMENDED BY THE PRESIDENT, REVIEWED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND RATIFIED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACTING PURSUANT TO SPECIFIC PROVISIONS IN THE BYLAWS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMNS E & F: REPORTABLE COMPENSATION INCLUDED IN COLUMNS E AND F INCLUDE AMOUNTS PAID TO INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVE AS MANAGEMENT AND STAFF FOR THE CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION. FOR 2023 THIS INCLUDES DEBORAH E. MOORE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - FOUNDATION, WHOSE COMPENSATION IS INCLUDED IN THE W-3 OF THE INSTITUTION AND IS REIMBURSED BY THE CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION, INC. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION.......................$18,144,795 CHANGE IN INTEREST IN CHAUTAUQUA HOTEL COMPANY, INC...................................$(1,424,873) TOTAL............................................$16,719,922 CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION INC PO Box 28 CHAUTAUQUA NY 14722 166028421 ENDOWMENT NY 501(C)(3) 7 false CHAUTAUQUA HOTEL COMPANY INC PO Box 28 CHAUTAUQUA NY 14722 160380500 HOTEL NY INSTITUTION C CORP 7726077 8385014 1.00000 true true true true false false false false false false true false true true true true false true false false CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION INC C 5587583 CASH CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION INC m 344327 cash CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION INC q 344327 cash CHAUTAUQUA HOTEL COMPANY INC a 17777 cash CHAUTAUQUA HOTEL COMPANY INC b 300000 cash CHAUTAUQUA HOTEL COMPANY INC j 88774 cash CHAUTAUQUA HOTEL COMPANY INC l 1827739 cash