Mission Drift
What does this mean?
Highly volatile revenue swings year over year paired with fluctuating Program Scores. The organization is constantly pivoting to chase restricted grant funding rather than building a sustainable core.
The Path Forward
The Lodestar
A radical recommitment to the core mission. It requires the organization to gain the strength to say 'no' to restricted funding that pulls them away from their true purpose.
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 44 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 23 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 54 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 37 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 43 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Lewis | Board President | — | ||
| Susan Gonzalez | Secretary | — | ||
| Sharon Hannan | Treasurer | — | ||
| Erika Emerick | Vice President | — | ||
| Zelda Johns | Driveway Art | — | ||
| Tatiana Boxa | Photographer | — | ||
| Gail Murray | Membership | — | ||
| Shauna Campbell | Fundraising And Corp Sponsorship | — | ||
| Marilyn Leester | Fundraising And Corporate Sponsorship | — | ||
| Angie Forsyth | Social Media | — | ||
| Heather McKelvy | Banquet | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Roberts | Treasurer | — | ||
| Judy Scarmuzzi | Board President | — | ||
| Hilary McCracken | Board President | — | ||
| Celeste Summerville | Treasurer | — | ||
| Eloma Pickett | Vice President | — | ||
| Tabitha Chee | Membership | — | ||
| Dawna Thomas | Board Member | — | ||
| Michelle Whitesel | Fundraising | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Green | Board President | — | ||
| Alison Roberts | Treasurer | — | ||
| Judy Scarmuzzi | Secretary | — | ||
| Mike Jones | Board President | — | ||
| Hilary McCracken | Board President | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 124 other orgs in GA with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 25 points below the peer median (5 vs. 30).
5-year trend: Mission Drift
Highly volatile revenue swings year over year paired with fluctuating Program Scores. The organization is constantly pivoting to chase restricted grant funding rather than building a sustainable core.
What's driving this score
- All-volunteer org with no paid officers — governance signal is neutral (default 50), not absent.
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.