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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 20 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 85.5% | 13 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 129.6% | 18 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 44.3% | 30 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 25 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Dupuis | Executive Director | 23.4% of Rev | ||
| Emily Kuhn | Board Member | 21.0% of Rev | ||
| Peter Skjodt | String Instructor | 7.3% of Rev | ||
| Melissa Kanter | Board President | — | ||
| Garrett Beckman | Treasurer | — | ||
| Andrea Pelka | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Dupuis | Executive Director | 28.6% of Rev | ||
| Emily Kuhn | Board Member | 17.0% of Rev | ||
| Peter Skjodt | String Instructor | 11.6% of Rev | ||
| Melissa Kanter | Board President | — | ||
| Theresa Ciupinski | Secretary | — | ||
| Garrett Beckman | Treasurer | — | ||
| Andrea Pelka | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Dupuis | Executive Director | 17.0% of Rev | ||
| Peter Skjodt | Board Member | 16.9% of Rev | ||
| Emily Kuhn | Board Member | 6.1% of Rev | ||
| Melissa Kanter | Board President | — | ||
| Theresa Ciupinski | Secretary | — | ||
| Garrett Beckman | Treasurer | — | ||
| Andrea Pelka | Board Member | — |
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 36 points below the peer median (0 vs. 36).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 33 → 20 over 5 years (declining by 13 points). A multi-year directional move of this magnitude is a signal worth investigating.
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.