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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | 15.2% | 45 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 9.4% | 52 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 22.2% | 35 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 12.2% | 40 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | 11.8% | 40 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | 12.3% | 40 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | 11.7% | 42 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | 9.5% | 48 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | 10.5% | 48 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | 10.4% | 45 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | 9.1% | 54 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | 12.2% | 45 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2011 | — | — | 17.6% | 43 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Beck | Executive Director | 12.2% of Rev | ||
| Elizabeth Weekly-Dreessen | Treasurer | 3.6% of Rev | ||
| Kirsten Jensen | Board President | — | ||
| Trevor Mathew | Board President | — | ||
| Cody Schuler | Board President | — | ||
| Janet Brandau | Secretary | — | ||
| Steve Wood | Treasurer | — | ||
| Mark Kolstad | Board Member | — | ||
| Lisa Edison-Smith | Board Member | — | ||
| Greg Carlson | Board Member | — | ||
| Veronica Michael | Board Member | — | ||
| Kendra O'Brien | Board Member | — | ||
| Danielle Erdmann | Board Member | — | ||
| Jane Mathew | Board Member | — | ||
| Christine McClellan | Board Member | — | ||
| Christine Hoper | Board Member | — | ||
| Austan Wellman | Board Member | — | ||
| Julie Peterson-Klein | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Beck | Executive Director | 11.8% of Rev | ||
| Betsy Dreessen | Treasurer | 3.4% of Rev | ||
| Kirsten Jensen | Board President | — | ||
| Trevor Mathew | Board President | — | ||
| Cody Schuler | Secretary | — | ||
| Steve Wood | Treasurer | — | ||
| Tom Speer | Board President | — | ||
| Janet Brandau | Board Member | — | ||
| Kendra O'Brien | Board Member | — | ||
| Veronica Michael | Board Member | — | ||
| Greg Carlson | Board Member | — | ||
| Julie Peterson-Klein | Board Member | — | ||
| Mark Kolstad | Board Member | — | ||
| Christine McClellan | Board Member | — | ||
| Lisa Edison-Smith | Board Member | — | ||
| Danielle Erdmann | Board Member | — | ||
| Jane Mathew | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Beck | Executive Director | 10.4% of Rev | ||
| Betsy Dreessen | Treasurer | 3.2% of Rev | ||
| Scott Strand | Board President | — | ||
| Julie Peterson-Klein | Board President | — | ||
| Tom Speer | Secretary | — | ||
| John Machacek | Treasurer | — | ||
| Denise Gorsline | Board Member | — | ||
| Michael Carlson | Board Member | — | ||
| Nicole Holden | Board Member | — | ||
| Kyle Iverson | Board Member | — | ||
| Jim Snyder | Board Member | — | ||
| Amanda Booher | Board Member | — | ||
| Karla Hanson | Board Member | — | ||
| Karen Stensrud | Board Member | — | ||
| Kirsten Jensen | Board Member | — | ||
| Mark Kolstad | Board Member | — | ||
| Lisa Edison-Smith | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Beck | Executive Director | 9.5% of Rev | ||
| Betsy Dreessen | Treasurer | 3.2% of Rev | ||
| Scott Strand | Board President | — | ||
| Julie Peterson-Klein | Board President | — | ||
| Tom Speer | Secretary | — | ||
| John Machacek | Treasurer | — | ||
| Denise Gorsline | Board Member | — | ||
| Michael Carlson | Board Member | — | ||
| Nicole Holden | Board Member | — | ||
| Kyle Iverson | Board Member | — | ||
| Jim Snyder | Board Member | — | ||
| Amanda Booher | Board Member | — | ||
| Karla Hanson | Board Member | — | ||
| Karen Stensrud | Board Member | — | ||
| Kirsten Jensen | Board Member | — | ||
| Mark Kolstad | Board Member | — | ||
| Lisa Edison-Smith | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Beck | Executive Director | 9.5% of Rev | ||
| Betsy Dreessen | Treasurer | 3.0% of Rev | ||
| Denise Gorsline | Board President | — | ||
| Scott Strand | Board President | — | ||
| Cindy Larson-Casselton | Secretary | — | ||
| John Machacek | Treasurer | — | ||
| Michael Carlson | Board Member | — | ||
| Nicole Holden | Board Member | — | ||
| Kyle Iverson | Board Member | — | ||
| Jim Snyder | Board Member | — | ||
| Amanda Booher | Board Member | — | ||
| Karla Hanson | Board Member | — | ||
| Tom Speer | Board Member | — | ||
| Karen Stensrud | Board Member | — | ||
| Kirsten Jensen | Board Member | — | ||
| Julie Peterson-Klein | Board Member | — | ||
| Lance Johnson | Board Member | — | ||
| Mark Kolstad | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 19 other orgs in ND with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 28 points above the peer median (60 vs. 32).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 15.2% 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).
- 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.