Steady State
"Provides consistent individual and group music lessons to a significant number of students, fostering musical development."
— Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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.
Demonstrated Impact
- Approximately 125 students
Title
Representative Institutions
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 54 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 14.6% | 43 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLEY GREENWOOD | Board President | — | ||
| GLENN BARNETTE | Treasurer | — | ||
| MELISSA SALINAS | Secretary | — | ||
| SHANNON TIETEMA | Board Member | — | ||
| LOGAN BURNS | Board Member | — | ||
| RILEY KOLSTAD | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY FLANAGAN | Executive Director | — | ||
| CRAIG HANSON | OFFICER | — | ||
| CINDY BRAAM | OFFICER | — | ||
| KIMBERLEY GREENWOOD | OFFICER | — | ||
| JENNY STRATTON | OFFICER | — | ||
| SARAH HOULE | OFFICER | — | ||
| DAVID STORDALEN | OFFICER | — | ||
| DAN BRAAM | OFFICER | — | ||
| AMBER BENTLER | OFFICER | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY FLANAGAN | Executive Director | 3.9% of Rev | ||
| KATELYN FAUGSTAD | Treasurer | — | ||
| EMILY PARKINS | Secretary | — | ||
| MICHELLE SEDIVY | Board President | — | ||
| CRAIG HANSON | OFFICER | — | ||
| CINDY BRAAM | OFFICER | — | ||
| KIMBERLEY GREENWOOD | OFFICER | — | ||
| JENNA JOHNSON | OFFICER | — | ||
| JENNY STRATTON | OFFICER | — | ||
| JW PICKERAL | OFFICER | — | ||
| ANNAKEIKO REICHEL | OFFICER | — | ||
| SARAH HOULE | OFFICER | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 174 other orgs in MN with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 38 points below the peer median (0 vs. 38).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
What's driving this score
- 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:
- 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.