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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | — | — | 41.3% | 17 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 60.7% | 21 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 41.7% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 27.6% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 37.2% | 26 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 39 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 39 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Roby | Artistic Director | 14.0% of Rev | ||
| Ramona LeGrand | General Manager | 8.7% of Rev | ||
| J Paul Flowers | Conductor | 8.5% of Rev | ||
| Andrea VanDeusen | Conductor | 8.5% of Rev | ||
| Sally Love | Grant Writer | 1.6% of Rev | ||
| Austin Bristow II | Board President | — | ||
| Lauren Pender | Secretary | — | ||
| BJ Lawrence | Treasurer | — | ||
| Tim Fulcher | Board President | — | ||
| Mitzi Benfield | Board Member | — | ||
| Elizabeth Bristow | Board Member | — | ||
| Anna Bridgman | Board Member | — | ||
| Danielle Conklin | Board Member | — | ||
| Darrell Dorsey | Board Member | — | ||
| Melissa Feller | Board Member | — | ||
| Kathi Fleming | Board Member | — | ||
| Joy Karriker | Board Member | — | ||
| Dave Taylor | Board Member | — | ||
| Connie Widney | Board Member | — | ||
| Ophelia Wilson | Board Member | — | ||
| Todd Zimmerman | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Roby | Artistic Director | 14.0% of Rev | ||
| Dr Andrew Roby | Concert Choir Condustor | 11.4% of Rev | ||
| J Paul Flowers | Conductor | 8.7% of Rev | ||
| Ramona LeGrand | General Manager | 8.7% of Rev | ||
| Andrea VanDeusen | Conductor | 8.5% of Rev | ||
| Paul Flowers | Children's Conductor | 8.3% of Rev | ||
| Luke Hancock | Youth Conductor And Webmaster | 6.2% of Rev | ||
| Ramona LeGrand | General Manager | 5.6% of Rev | ||
| Sally Love | Grantwriter | 2.0% of Rev | ||
| Sally Love | Grant Writer | 1.5% of Rev | ||
| Greg James | Webmaster | 1.1% of Rev | ||
| Julia Keville | Board President | — | ||
| Tim Fulcher | Board President | — | ||
| BJ Lawrence | Treasurer | — | ||
| Mitzi Benfield | Secretary | — | ||
| Carol Goodwillie | Board President | — | ||
| Monica Cavalieri | Board Member | — | ||
| Bonnie Gaddis | Board Member | — | ||
| Christine Hanna | Board Member | — | ||
| Joy Karriker | Board Member | — | ||
| Karen Knowles | Board Member | — | ||
| Bill Lee | Board Member | — | ||
| Anna Rushing | Board Member | — | ||
| Gerrie Sanchez | Board Member | — | ||
| Jill Schaller | Board Member | — | ||
| Gerrie Sanchez | Board Member | — | ||
| Tim Fulcher | Board President | — | ||
| Jill Schaller | Board President | — | ||
| Mitzi Benfield | Secretary | — | ||
| BJ Lawrence | Treasurer | — | ||
| Julia Keville | Board President | — | ||
| Anna Bridgman | Board Member | — | ||
| Danielle Conklin | Board Member | — | ||
| Bonnie Gaddis | Board Member | — | ||
| Joy Karriker | Board Member | — | ||
| Bill Lee | Board Member | — | ||
| Anna Rushing | Board Member | — | ||
| David Taylor | Board Member | — | ||
| Connie Widney | Board Member | — | ||
| Ophelia Wilson | Board Member | — | ||
| Todd Zimmerman | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW ROBY | CONCERT CHOIR CONDUCTOR | 11.2% of Rev | ||
| Andy Roby | Concert Choir Conductor | 11.2% of Rev | ||
| PAUL FLOWERS | CHILDREN'S & BELLA VOCE CHOIRS CONDUCTOR | 8.2% of Rev | ||
| LUKE HANCOCK | YOUTH CHOIR CONDUCTOR & WEBMASTER | 5.7% of Rev | ||
| PAULA MITRA | GENERAL MANAGER | 5.6% of Rev | ||
| Luke Hancock | Youth Conductor And Webmaster | 4.4% of Rev | ||
| Paul Flowers | Children's Conductor | 4.1% of Rev | ||
| Ramona LeGrand | General Manager | 2.8% of Rev | ||
| Paula Mitra | General Manager | 2.8% of Rev | ||
| Sally Love | Grant Writer | 2.3% of Rev | ||
| SALLY LOVE | GRANT WRITER | 1.3% of Rev | ||
| ETSIL MASON | Board President | — | ||
| CAROL GOODWILLIE | Board President | — | ||
| GLORIA ROSE | Secretary | — | ||
| BILL HODGES | Treasurer | — | ||
| GREG BALDWIN | Board Member | — | ||
| MONICA CAVAILERI | Board Member | — | ||
| TIM FULCHER | Board Member | — | ||
| JOANNE GALINIS | Board Member | — | ||
| CHRISTINE HANNA | Board Member | — | ||
| GERRIE SANCHEZ | Board Member | — | ||
| JILL SCHALLER | Board Member | — | ||
| CALEY SINGLETON | Board Member | — | ||
| TONY SMART | Board Member | — | ||
| DEREK WRIGHT | Board Member | — | ||
| Carol Goodwillie | Board President | — | ||
| Julia Keville | Board President | — | ||
| BJ Lawrence | Treasurer | — | ||
| Gloria Rose | Secretary | — | ||
| Greg Baldwin | Board Member | — | ||
| Monica Cavalieri | Board Member | — | ||
| Tim Fulcher | Board Member | — | ||
| Bonnie Gaddis | Board Member | — | ||
| Christine Hanna | Board Member | — | ||
| Bill Hodges | Board Member | — | ||
| Hannah Jeffries | Board Member | — | ||
| Bill Lee | Board Member | — | ||
| Etsil Mason | Board Member | — | ||
| Anna Rushing | Board Member | — | ||
| Gerrie Sanchez | Board Member | — | ||
| Jill Schaller | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 146 other orgs in NC with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 27 points below the peer median (10 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 41.3% is well above the sector's 90th percentile (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:
- Reduce top-officer compensation from 41.3% to under 22% of revenue — would move governance score by ~39 points.
- Separate signing authority from fundraising authority when both are held by one person — removes the concentration penalty (~12 points).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.