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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 43 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 42 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 39 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 42 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 43 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 39 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RON ARDEN | Artistic Director | 31.3% of Rev | ||
| NATHAN GALE | Treasurer | — | ||
| PETER DANOS | Board President | — | ||
| JANE CURTIS | Secretary | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRETT OSTERTAG | Secretary | — | ||
| JOSHUA POUCHER | Treasurer | — | ||
| NOAH MENDEZ | Board President | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGIA KYRIACOU | Board President | — | ||
| ROBERT KENEHAN | Board President | — | ||
| LAURIE WHISLER | Secretary | — | ||
| JOSHUA POUCHER | Treasurer | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 195 other orgs in IL with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 20 points above the peer median (55 vs. 35).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
What's driving this score
- All-volunteer org with no paid officers — governance signal is neutral (default 50), not absent.
- Two consecutive years of deficit spending.
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Stabilize program expenses or grow earned-income revenue to break the consecutive-deficit pattern (~8 points to financial score).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.