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 | — | — | 24.8% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 34.4% | 25 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 49.6% | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 21.2% | 35 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER BOUCHER | Executive Director | 0.7% of Rev | ||
| KELLY CODY BROOKINS | Board Member | — | ||
| FRANCES FORCE | Board Member | — | ||
| LUKE TEAGUE | Board Member | — | ||
| FRANZISKA VALERIUS | Board Member | — | ||
| MELISSA WOLF | Board Member | — | ||
| JAN HICKS | Board President | — | ||
| BROCK DANIELS | Board President | — | ||
| BRIANNA SHIELDS | Treasurer | — | ||
| WILLIAM KITTERMAN | Secretary | — |
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTER J STOKES | Artistic Director | 15.8% of Rev | ||
| CAROLYN DOLEN | Executive Director | 8.9% of Rev | ||
| MELISSA WOLF | Board President | — | ||
| AMBER BOUCHER | Board Member | — | ||
| FRANCES FORCE | Board Member | — | ||
| JEN LASK | Board Member | — | ||
| PHILIP YOUNG | Board Member | — | ||
| JULIA VAGOVIC | Board Member | — | ||
| JAN HICKS | Board President | — | ||
| BILLY ALFORD | Board President | — | ||
| BRIANNA SHIELDS | Treasurer | — | ||
| WILLIAM KITTERMAN | Secretary | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTER J STOKES | Artistic Director | 14.5% of Rev | ||
| PORTER J STOKES | Artistic Director | 14.5% of Rev | ||
| CAROLYN DOLEN | Executive Director | 8.2% of Rev | ||
| CAROLYN DOLEN | Executive Director | 8.2% of Rev | ||
| BILLY ALFORD | Board President | — | ||
| ANNE BELL | Board President | — | ||
| AMBER BOUCHER | Board President | — | ||
| MARGARET BROWN | Board Member | — | ||
| FRANCES FORCE | Board Member | — | ||
| LESLIE LAMBERT JONES | Board Member | — | ||
| JULIA VAGOVIC | Board Member | — | ||
| MELISSA WOLF | Board President | — | ||
| PAT CURRY | Board President | — | ||
| BRIANNA SHIELDS | Treasurer | — | ||
| MELISSA WOLF | Board President | — | ||
| AMBER BOUCHER | Board Member | — | ||
| PANNY FORCE | Board Member | — | ||
| LESLIE LAMBERT JONES | Board Member | — | ||
| JULIA VAGOVIC | Board Member | — | ||
| JAN HICKS | Board President | — | ||
| BILLY ALFORD | Board President | — | ||
| BRIANNA SHIELDS | Treasurer | — | ||
| WILLIAM KITTERMAN | Secretary | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTER J STOKES | Artistic Director | 15.8% of Rev | ||
| CAROLYN DOLEN | Executive Director | 8.9% of Rev | ||
| BILLY ALFORD | Board President | — | ||
| ANNE BELL | Board President | — | ||
| AMBER BOUCHER | Board President | — | ||
| FRANCES FORCE | Board Member | — | ||
| LESLIE LAMBERT JONES | Board Member | — | ||
| JULIA VAGOVIC | Board Member | — | ||
| CELESTINE WILLIAMS | Board Member | — | ||
| MELISSA WOLF | Board President | — | ||
| PAT CURRY | Board President | — | ||
| BRIANNA SHIELDS | Treasurer | — |
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: financial score sits 12 points below the peer median (25 vs. 37).
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 24.8% is modestly above the sector's healthy band (18–22%) — worth monitoring.
- 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:
- Separate signing authority from fundraising authority when both are held by one person — removes the concentration penalty (~12 points).
- 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.