Steady State
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.
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | — | — | 7.5% | 40 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 8.3% | 50 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 8.1% | 54 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 8.0% | 42 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 8.1% | 36 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch | |
| 2018 | — | — | 8.6% | 36 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | 6.0% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | 3.9% | 35 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | 3.5% | 37 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | 7.5% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | 7.5% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | 7.6% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2011 | — | — | 15.4% | 39 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH STERN | Artistic Director | 3.6% of Rev | ||
| SUZANNE APPEL | Board Member | 1.9% of Rev | ||
| MICHAEL BROOKS | MANAGING PRODUCER | 0.5% of Rev | ||
| ANNETTE STOVER | Board President | — | ||
| SUSAN MARKS | Board President | — | ||
| MARK LERNER | Board President | — | ||
| JOHN BARRIE | Treasurer | — | ||
| KEN GREINER | Board Member | — | ||
| CODY LASSEN | Board Member | — | ||
| JOHN COLES | Board Member | — | ||
| STEVE RALBOVSKY | Board Member | — | ||
| CHRISTOPHER GOULD | Board Member | — | ||
| NANCY HELLER | Board Member | — | ||
| KATHYRN ERBE | Board Member | — | ||
| JUDY KUHN | Board Member | — | ||
| BRANDON VICTOR DIXON | Board Member | — | ||
| JAIMIE MAYER | Board Member | — | ||
| SALLY HORCHOW | Board Member | — | ||
| JOE MORTON | Board Member | — | ||
| BOBBY FREEMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| DAVID SCHWARTZ | Board Member | — | ||
| ROLONDA WATTS | Board Member | — | ||
| DOUGHLAS AIBEL | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE APPEL | Board Member | 3.8% of Rev | ||
| SARAH STERN | Artistic Director | 3.7% of Rev | ||
| ANNETTE STOVER | Board President | — | ||
| SUE MARKS | Board President | — | ||
| MARK LERNER | Board President | — | ||
| JOHN BARRIE | Treasurer | — | ||
| KEN GREINER | Board Member | — | ||
| CODY LASSEN | Board Member | — | ||
| JOHN COLES | Board Member | — | ||
| STEVE RALBOVSKY | Board Member | — | ||
| CHRISTOPHER GOULD | Board Member | — | ||
| NANCY HELLER | Board Member | — | ||
| KATHYRN ERBE | Board Member | — | ||
| JUDY KUHN | Board Member | — | ||
| BRANDON VICTOR DIXON | Board Member | — | ||
| JAIMIE MAYER | Board Member | — | ||
| SALLY HORCHOW | Board Member | — | ||
| JOE MORTON | Board Member | — | ||
| BOBBY FREEMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| DAVID SCHWARTZ | Board Member | — | ||
| ROLONDA WATTS | Board Member | — | ||
| DOUGHLAS AIBEL | Board Member | — | ||
| ANNE CECILIE ENGELL-SPEYER | Board Member | — | ||
| COLMAN DOMINGO | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Stern | Artistic Director | 3.4% of Rev | ||
| Suzanne Appel | Executive Director | 3.4% of Rev | ||
| Kathleen Chalfant | Board President | — | ||
| Ken Greiner | Board President | — | ||
| Annette Stover | Board President | — | ||
| John Barrie | Treasurer | — | ||
| Mark Lerner | Vice President | — | ||
| Anne Cecilie Engell-Speyer | Board Member | — | ||
| Cody Lassen | Board Member | — | ||
| John Coles | Board Member | — | ||
| Colman Domingo | Board Member | — | ||
| Steve Ralbovsky | Board Member | — | ||
| Christopher Gould | Board Member | — | ||
| Carl Levin | Board Member | — | ||
| Nancy Heller | Board Member | — | ||
| Katie Erbe | Board Member | — | ||
| Judy Kuhn | Board Member | — | ||
| Brandon Victor Dixon | Board Member | — | ||
| Sally Horchow | Board Member | — | ||
| Joe Morton | Board Member | — | ||
| Bobby Freeman | Board Member | — | ||
| Sue Marks | Board Member | — | ||
| David Schwartz | Board Member | — | ||
| Douglas Aibel | Artistic Director | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Appel | Executive Director | 3.1% of Rev | ||
| Sarah Stern | Artistic Director | 3.1% of Rev | ||
| Kathleen Chalfant | Board President | — | ||
| Ken Greiner | Board President | — | ||
| Annette Stover | Board President | — | ||
| John Barrie | Treasurer | — | ||
| Mark Lerner | Vice President | — | ||
| Anne Cecilie Engell-Speyer | Board Member | — | ||
| Cody Lassen | Board Member | — | ||
| John Coles | Board Member | — | ||
| Colman Domingo | Board Member | — | ||
| Steve Ralbovsky | Board Member | — | ||
| Christopher Gould | Board Member | — | ||
| Carl Levin | Board Member | — | ||
| Nancy Heller | Board Member | — | ||
| Katie Erbe | Board Member | — | ||
| Judy Kuhn | Board Member | — | ||
| Brandon Victor Dixon | Board Member | — | ||
| Sally Horchow | Board Member | — | ||
| Joe Morton | Board Member | — | ||
| Bobby Freeman | Board Member | — | ||
| Sue Marks | Board Member | — | ||
| Jaimie Mayer | Board Member | — | ||
| David Schwartz | Board Member | — | ||
| Douglas Aibel | Artistic Director | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Appel | Executive Director | 3.3% of Rev | ||
| Sarah Stern | Artistic Director | 2.9% of Rev | ||
| Kathleen Chalfant | Board President | — | ||
| Ken Greiner | Board President | — | ||
| Annette Stover | Board President | — | ||
| John Barrie | Treasurer | — | ||
| Mark Lerner | Vice President | — | ||
| Anne Cecilie Engell-Speyer | Board Member | — | ||
| Cody Lassen | Board Member | — | ||
| John Coles | Board Member | — | ||
| Colman Domingo | Board Member | — | ||
| Steve Ralbovsky | Board Member | — | ||
| Christopher Gould | Board Member | — | ||
| Carl Levin | Board Member | — | ||
| Nancy Heller | Board Member | — | ||
| Katie Erbe | Board Member | — | ||
| Judy Kuhn | Board Member | — | ||
| Brandon Victor Dixon | Board Member | — | ||
| Sally Horchow | Board Member | — | ||
| Joe Morton | Board Member | — | ||
| Bobby Freeman | Board Member | — | ||
| Sue Marks | Board Member | — | ||
| David Schwartz | Board Member | — | ||
| Douglas Aibel | Artistic Director | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 699 other orgs in NY with NTEE prefix A6.
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.
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 7.5% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
- Financial resilience score in the bottom quartile — reserves and liabilities ratios warrant review.
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.