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 | — | — | 19.1% | 41 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 26.9% | 40 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 22.9% | 45 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 27.4% | 44 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 23.2% | 41 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | 9.6% | 54 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | 20.2% | 35 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | 16.8% | 37 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | 14.3% | 35 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | 14.7% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | 15.4% | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Whipple | Executive Director | 7.5% of Rev | ||
| Peter Espenshade | Executive Director | 6.1% of Rev | ||
| Jody Woos | Executive Director | 4.9% of Rev | ||
| Soovin Kim | Artistic Director | 3.7% of Rev | ||
| Gloria Chien | Artistic Director | 3.5% of Rev | ||
| Lynne Bond | Board President | — | ||
| Drew Kervick | Board President | — | ||
| Jan Stickle | Treasurer | — | ||
| Sandra Rendall | Secretary | — | ||
| John Canning | Controller | — | ||
| Simona Chubb | Board Member | — | ||
| Jane Kittredge | Board Member | — | ||
| Claude Schwesig | Board Member | — | ||
| Arnie Malina | Board Member | — | ||
| Barbara York | Board Member | — | ||
| Marc Law | Board Member | — | ||
| Emily Taubl | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jody Woos | Executive Director | 16.3% of Rev | ||
| Gloria Chien | Artistic Director | 3.2% of Rev | ||
| Soovin Kim | Artistic Director | 3.0% of Rev | ||
| Arnie Malina | Board President | — | ||
| Valerie Graham | Board President | — | ||
| David Adair | Secretary | — | ||
| Marc Law | Treasurer | — | ||
| John Canning | Controller | — | ||
| Lynne Bond | Board Member | — | ||
| Joseph Cleary | Board Member | — | ||
| Stan Emery | Board Member | — | ||
| Lisa Meyer | Board Member | — | ||
| Sandy Rendall | Board Member | — | ||
| Claude Schwesig | Board Member | — | ||
| Emily Taubl | Board Member | — | ||
| Katherine Banks | Board Member | — | ||
| Simona Chubb | Board Member | — | ||
| Jane Kittredge | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 35 other orgs in VT with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 15 points above the peer median (45 vs. 30).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 41 → 41 over 5 years (stable by 0 points).
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 19.1% 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.