COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

ARTS CENTER AND THEATRE OF SCHENECTADY INC

SCHENECTADY, NY · EIN 141602083 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A610 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Large ($10M-$50M) · proctors.org
revenue
$24.4M
expenses
$24.2M
net assets
$32.8M
employees
220
volunteers
600
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE ARTS CENTER & THEATRE OF SCHENECTADY (ACTS) IS TO PROVIDE A DIVERSE PROGRAM OF EXCELLENT PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS, TO RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE BEAUTIFUL PROCTOR'S THEATRE, TO SERVE AS A CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE CAPITAL REGION AND, TO THE EXTENT THAT RESOURCES AND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION PERMIT, SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE REGION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arts Center and Theatre of Schenectady Inc (ACTS) operates Proctors Theatre and related venues as a cultural hub in Schenectady, NY, presenting a diverse lineup of performing arts including Broadway tours, concerts, plays, and family programming. The organization runs an arts education initiative through the School of the Arts and manages public access media programming. It also plays a role in regional economic development through cultural programming and historic preservation.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $710K
    FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, PROCTORS HAS CULTIVATED AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES THROUGH A VIBRANT ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM. IN 2014, WE EXPANDED THAT INITIATIVE TO ALIGN WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND STRATEGIC VISION UNDER A COLLABORATIVE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, ONE OF THE MOST AMBITIOUS SUCH DEPARTMENTS IN THE COUNTRY. THE SCHOOL ENCOMPASSES PROCTORS, CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE AND UNIVERSAL PRESERVATION HALL AND SERVES OVER 45,000 PATRONS ANNUALLY. ALL PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE COLLABORATIONS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS, ARTISTS, ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER REGIONAL PARTNERS, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON CAREER AND WORKFORCE TRAINING.
  2. #2 $159K
    PROCTORS DESIGNATION AS MANAGER AND OPERATOR OF PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS CABLE TELEVISION BY THE CITY OF SCHENECTADY IN DECEMBER 2010 SPURRED THE CREATION OF A NEW BROADCAST ENTITY, OPEN STAGE MEDIA AT PROCTORS (OSM). OSM PUBLIC ACCESS IS A CONDUIT OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY. OSM PUBLIC ACCESS IS FREE CABLE CASTING DESIGNED FOR LOCAL IDEAS AND THOUGHTS ON CABLE TELEVISION.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

KeyBank Broadway Series
Subscription-based series offering access to touring Broadway productions at Proctors Theatre, with subscriber benefits including priority seating and ticket exchange flexibility
Open Stage Media at Proctors (OSM)
Public, educational, and government access (PEG) cable television service providing free community media production and broadcasting opportunities in Schenectady
School of the Arts
Arts education initiative offering programs for all ages with a focus on collaborations with schools, artists, and regional partners; emphasizes career and workforce training in the arts
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Community and Public Broadcasting Services 1 activity
    • Operating a public access cable television service for community broadcasting
      Provides free community broadcasting through Open Stage Media at Proctors, a public access cable television service enabling community members in Schenectady to produce and air content.
  • Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
    • Operating arts education programs through a collaborative School of the Arts
      Runs a School of the Arts that serves over 45,000 patrons annually through arts education initiatives.
  • Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
    • Operating subscription-based ticket programs for touring Broadway shows and special events
      Offers a customizable subscription series for touring Broadway productions and special events, including early access to tickets, priority seating, and flexible ticket exchanges across Proctors Collaborative venues. The KeyBank Broadway Series includes a subscription package for seven touring Broadway shows.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$24.44M
Contributions & grants$5.33M22%
Program service revenue$17.49M72%
Investment income$157K1%
Other revenue$1.46M
expenses
Total expenses$24.22M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$7.23M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$48.90M
Cash$176K
Investments$6.20M
Liabilities$16.10M
Net assets$32.80M
Liquid reserves3.2 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -5.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PHILIP MORRIS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $375K
JEAN LEONARD CHIEF OF STAFF 40 $185K
CHRISTOPHER MUSTO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $140K
DANIEL HANIFIN RELATIONSHIPS DIRECTOR 40 $134K
DANIEL SHEEHAN DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40 $124K
JAMES MURPHY MARKETING DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/12/24) 40 $122K
CHRISTINE SHEEHAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR 40 $114K
board members · 18
  • ANGELA BEDDOE — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANNE HARRIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANTHONY MASHUTA — BOARD MEMBER AMERITUS
  • BETH FACTEAU — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRENDA BADDAM — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 12/31/24)
  • BRIAN RAY — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRYAN CADY — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRIS SPRARAGEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAN FINKLE — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID CERNIGLIA — BOARD MEMBER
  • EMILY TITSWORTH — BOARD MEMBER
  • EVELINE WARD-SELLS — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 4/30/24)
  • FRANK WALSH — BOARD MEMBER
  • GARY DAKE — BOARD MEMBER
  • GREGORY L PINTO — BOARD MEMBER
  • HAROLD ISELIN — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 1/31/24)
  • HEATHER WARD — BOARD MEMBER
  • HERBERT L SHULTZ JR — BOARD MEMBER AMERITUS
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Capital Repertory Theatre Partner — Collaborates as part of the School of the Arts to deliver arts education programs.
  • City of Schenectady Government — Designated ARTS CENTER AND THEATRE OF SCHENECTADY INC as manager and operator of public, educational and government access cable television.
  • KeyBank Partner — Financial services partner sponsoring the Broadway subscription series at Proctors Theatre.
  • UPH Partner — Sister theatre in Saratoga that collaborates with Proctors Theatre to present performances across the Proctors Collaborative venues.
  • Universal Preservation Hall Partner — Collaborates as part of the School of the Arts to deliver arts education programs.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Collaborative Arts Education with Workforce Focus
    methodology: collaborative-arts-education
    By partnering with school districts, artists, and regional organizations, we deliver arts education that integrates career and workforce training because collaborative, real-world learning increases student engagement and improves long-term employability in the creative sector.
  • Customizable Subscription Model
    methodology: customizable_subscription_model
    By allowing patrons to build their own theater experience and gain early access to high-demand performances, we increase audience engagement and loyalty because it empowers individuals with choice and flexibility, fostering a stronger connection to the arts center.