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 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 42 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 38 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 41 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 41 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 41 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 41 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALT ESCHTRUTH | Board Member | — | ||
| DAVID SONGER | Board Member | — | ||
| JIM HOGAN | Board Member | — | ||
| DAN OSHEA | Board Member | — | ||
| KARLA CHAMBERLAIN | Treasurer | — | ||
| SANDRA CORNELL-HOWE | CHAIRMAN | — | ||
| JIM FOSTER | Secretary | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIM FOSTER | Board Member | — | ||
| KEITH WRIGHT | Board Member | — | ||
| WALT ESCHTRUTH | Board Member | — | ||
| SANDRA CORNELL-HOWE | Secretary | — | ||
| GARY BURT | CHAIRMAN | — | ||
| KARLA CHAMBERLAIN | Treasurer | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIM FOSTER | Board Member | — | ||
| WALT ESCHTRUTH | Board Member | — | ||
| SANDRA CORNELL-HOWE | Secretary | — | ||
| GARY BURT | CHAIRMAN | — | ||
| KARLA CHAMBERLAIN | Treasurer | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE PENFIELD | Board Member | — | ||
| LARRY AUSTIN | Board Member | — | ||
| JIM FOSTER | Board Member | — | ||
| KARLA CHAMBERLAIN | Board Member | — | ||
| WALT ESCHTRUTH | Treasurer | — | ||
| GARY BURT | CHAIRMAN | — | ||
| SANDRA CORNELL-HOWE | Secretary | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 4 other orgs in MI with NTEE prefix A8.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 23 points below the peer median (15 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
- All-volunteer org with no paid officers — governance signal is neutral (default 50), not absent.
- 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.