Steady State
"Offers musicians of all ages the chance to learn, rehearse, and perform exceptional orchestral music, while fostering music appreciation and engagement within the North Valley community."
— 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
- Musicians served: 168
- Concert Audience served: 4,185
- 5 ensemble director contractors
- Musicians paid: 25
- Total audience and musician participation in these programs: 4,353
Title
Representative Institutions
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | — | — | 32.8% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 50 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lievre | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | 13.2% of Rev | ||
| Kevin Kozacek | MUSIC CONDUCTOR | 4.1% of Rev | ||
| Dylan Suehiro | YOUTH CONDUCTOR | 4.1% of Rev | ||
| Gabrielle Beam | YOUTH CONDUCTOR | 3.3% of Rev | ||
| Jayson Uptain | LOGISTICS | 2.9% of Rev | ||
| Charles Stewart | YOUTH CONDUCTOR | 1.9% of Rev | ||
| Anita Crider | YOUTH CONDUCTOR | 1.5% of Rev | ||
| Josh Condon | MUSIC CONDUCTOR | 1.1% of Rev | ||
| Nicole Hernandez | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | 0.8% of Rev | ||
| Aidan Hayes | Board Member | — | ||
| Natalie Kruit | Board Member | — | ||
| Tracy Petersen | Board President | — | ||
| Adrienne Kozacek | Treasurer | — | ||
| Nora Welsh | Secretary | — | ||
| Breana Mock Keen | Board Member | — | ||
| Heather Merchut | Board Member | — | ||
| Cindy Kozacek | Board President | — | ||
| Rebecca Sumsion | Board Member | — | ||
| Bruce Jerde | Board Member | — | ||
| Michael Goerss | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH GALPIN | Board President | — | ||
| SYLIVA DEPTA | Board President | — | ||
| IRENE KUFNER | Treasurer | — | ||
| NORA WELSH | Secretary | — | ||
| KIMEREE BATES | Board Member | — | ||
| GINA STEVENS | Board Member | — | ||
| TRACY PETERSEN | Board Member | — | ||
| KEVIN KOZACEK | Board Member | — | ||
| MICHAELA BRAUN | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 118 other orgs in AZ with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: governance score sits 8 points below the peer median (42 vs. 50).
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 32.8% is above the 90th percentile for orgs of this size (healthy band: 18–22%).
- 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:
- Reduce top-officer compensation from 32.8% to under 22% of revenue — would move governance score by ~22 points.
- Separate signing authority from fundraising authority when both are held by one person — removes the concentration penalty (~12 points).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.