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 | — | 37 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 23.8% | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 0.0% | 40 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Paul | Board Member | 4.2% of Rev | ||
| Lisa Dove | Artistic Director | 3.0% of Rev | ||
| Gina Singer | Props Master | 2.3% of Rev | ||
| Karen Palmen | Board Member | 2.1% of Rev | ||
| Brian Ahart | Board President | 1.9% of Rev | ||
| Scott Guidry | Board Member | 1.7% of Rev | ||
| Finn Paul | Board Member | 1.7% of Rev | ||
| Victoria Harju | Costumer | 1.7% of Rev | ||
| Hawken Paul | Board Member | 1.7% of Rev | ||
| Sarah Kaufenberg | Accompanist | 1.3% of Rev | ||
| Neegonee Bruner | Board Member | 1.1% of Rev | ||
| Kai James | NLOKids Assistant | 0.7% of Rev | ||
| Elizabeth Rempker | NLOIKids Assistant | 0.6% of Rev | ||
| Paul Dove | Artistic Director | — | ||
| Patricia Dove | Board Member | — | ||
| Lorri Jager | Board President | — | ||
| Zachary Johnson | Secretary | — | ||
| Gail Ahart | Treasurer | — | ||
| Julianne Kjenaas | Board Member | — | ||
| Jan Kehr | Board Member | — | ||
| Abby Jasmer | Board Member | — | ||
| Shelly Mahowald | Board Member | — | ||
| Marie Nordberg | Board Member | — | ||
| Mike Swan | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Paul | Board Member | 4.2% of Rev | ||
| David Andrew MacDonald | Visiting Artist | 3.4% of Rev | ||
| Lisa Dove | Artistic Director | 3.0% of Rev | ||
| Gina Singer | Props Master | 2.3% of Rev | ||
| Karen Palmen | Board Member | 2.1% of Rev | ||
| Ryan Webber | Board Member | 2.1% of Rev | ||
| Melanie Goodreaux | Workshop Facilitator | 1.9% of Rev | ||
| Brian Ahart | Board President | 1.7% of Rev | ||
| Finn Paul | Board Member | 1.7% of Rev | ||
| Sarah Kaufenberg | Accompanist | 1.3% of Rev | ||
| Patricia Dove | Treasurer | — | ||
| Paul Dove | Artistic Director | — | ||
| Zachary Johnson | Unspecified Role | — | ||
| Gail Ahart | Treasurer | — | ||
| Juliann Kjenaas | Board Member | — | ||
| Jan Kehr | Board Member | — | ||
| Faith Kern | Board Member | — | ||
| Lorri Jager | Board Member | — | ||
| Abby Jasmer | Board Member | — | ||
| Shelly Mahowald | Board Member | — | ||
| Marie Nordberg | Board Member | — | ||
| Mike Swan | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Dove | Board Member | 4.0% of Rev | ||
| Gregory Paul | Board Member | 3.8% of Rev | ||
| Gina Singer | Props Coordinator | 2.3% of Rev | ||
| Brian Ahart | Board President | 2.3% of Rev | ||
| Karen Palmen | Choreographer | 1.9% of Rev | ||
| Ryan Weber | Board Member | 1.7% of Rev | ||
| Victoria Harju | Stage Manager | 1.7% of Rev | ||
| Neegonee Bruner | NLOKids Assistant | 1.6% of Rev | ||
| Braeden Berg | Technical Assistant | 1.4% of Rev | ||
| Kara Johnston | Costumer | 1.3% of Rev | ||
| Nadia Yliniemi | Board Member | 1.1% of Rev | ||
| Lorri Jager | Board President | 0.9% of Rev | ||
| Sarah Kaufenberg | Accompanist | 0.8% of Rev | ||
| Heidi Eckwall | Workshop Presenter | 0.7% of Rev | ||
| Sophie Bender | NLOKids Student Assistant | 0.6% of Rev | ||
| Patricia Dove | Treasurer | — | ||
| Paul Dove | Artistic Director | — | ||
| Laura Johnson | Secretary | — | ||
| Gail Ahart | Board Member | — | ||
| Julliann Kjenaas | Board Member | — | ||
| Jan Kehr | Board Member | — | ||
| Zachary Johnson | Board Member | — | ||
| Marie Nordberg | Board Member | — | ||
| Mike Swan | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Paul | Board Member | 0.0% of Rev | ||
| Brian Ahart | Board President | 0.0% of Rev | ||
| Lorri Jager | Board President | 0.0% of Rev | ||
| Lisa Dove | Board Member | 0.0% of Rev | ||
| Patricia Dove | Treasurer | — | ||
| Paul Dove | Artistic Director | — | ||
| Laura Johnson | Secretary | — | ||
| Gail Ahart | Board Member | — | ||
| Julliann Kjenaas | Board Member | — | ||
| Jan Kehr | Board Member | — | ||
| Zachary Johnson | Board Member | — | ||
| Marie Nordberg | Board Member | — | ||
| Mike Swan | Board Member | — |
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 7 points below the peer median (30 vs. 37).
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.