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.
Title
Representative Institutions
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | 15.7% | 43 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 16.3% | 43 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 52 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 50 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | 14.5% | 41 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Easley | Executive Director | 9.1% of Rev | ||
| Kate Jones | Board President | 2.6% of Rev | ||
| Ann Fellin | Executive Director | 2.4% of Rev | ||
| Lou Hart | Secretary | 1.4% of Rev | ||
| Liz Owens | Treasurer | 0.2% of Rev | ||
| Kit Meckel | Board President | — | ||
| Eliza Wister | Board President | — | ||
| Isabella Geyer | Board Member | — | ||
| Susan Yoder | Board Member | — | ||
| Marc Hitchcox | Board Member | — | ||
| Mia Wentworth | Board Member | — | ||
| Russell McCrady | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Preston | Executive Director | 6.0% of Rev | ||
| Brooke Easley | Executive Director | 5.3% of Rev | ||
| Kate Jones | Board President | 2.6% of Rev | ||
| Lou Hart | Board Member | 0.6% of Rev | ||
| Susan Yoder | Board Member | 0.4% of Rev | ||
| Liz Owens | Treasurer | — | ||
| Kit Meckel | Board President | — | ||
| Eliza Wister | Secretary | — | ||
| Isabella Geyer | Board Member | — | ||
| Marc Hitchcox | Board Member | — | ||
| Terry Kiser | Board Member | — | ||
| Mia Wentworth | Board Member | — | ||
| Russell McCrady | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Anderson | Treasurer | — | ||
| Lou Hart | Board Member | — | ||
| April Orgren | Board Member | — | ||
| Kate Jones | Board President | — | ||
| Stuart Gillespie | Board President | — | ||
| Marc Hitchcox | Board Member | — | ||
| Terry Kiser | Board Member | — | ||
| Kit Meckel | Secretary | — | ||
| Eliza Wister | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 8 other orgs in CO with NTEE prefix A9.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 18 points above the peer median (45 vs. 27).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 47 → 43 over 5 years (declining by 4 points).
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 15.7% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
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).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.