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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | 13.4% | 35 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2023 | — | — | 18.3% | 43 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2022 | — | — | 18.5% | 43 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 28.5% | 44 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 20.2% | 49 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Barron Breland | Artistic Director | 8.9% of Rev | ||
| Travis Mullins | Chorus Manager | 4.1% of Rev | ||
| Michele Yindrick | Board Member | 0.2% of Rev | ||
| Scott Focht | Board President | — | ||
| William Canney | Board President | — | ||
| Mark Van Kekerix | Treasurer | — | ||
| Debra Manning | Secretary | — | ||
| J Scott Barker | Board Member | — | ||
| Addie Barnhart | Board Member | — | ||
| Amy Carey | Board Member | — | ||
| Brian Fahey | Board Member | — | ||
| Maggie Ramos | Board Member | — | ||
| Eric Rodine | Board President | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Barron Breland | Artistic Director | 8.5% of Rev | ||
| Travis Mullins | Chorus Manager | 3.7% of Rev | ||
| Julie L Ortman | Board President | — | ||
| William Canney | Board President | — | ||
| Mark Van Kekerix | Treasurer | — | ||
| Debra Manning | Board Member | — | ||
| Maggie Ramos | Secretary | — | ||
| J Scott Barker | Board Member | — | ||
| Addie Barnhart | Board Member | — | ||
| Scott Focht | Board Member | — | ||
| Aiden Quinn | Board Member | — | ||
| Eric Rodine | Board President | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Barron Breland | Artistic Director | 8.4% of Rev | ||
| Travis Mullins | Chorus Manager | 3.7% of Rev | ||
| Julie L Heacock | Board President | — | ||
| William Canney | Board President | — | ||
| Mark Van Kekerix | Treasurer | — | ||
| Maggie Ramos | Secretary | — | ||
| J Scott Barker | Board Member | — | ||
| Debra Manning | Board Member | — | ||
| Aiden Quinn | Board Member | — | ||
| Andrew Rouillard | Board Member | — | ||
| Brent Thomsen | Board Member | — | ||
| Eric Rodine | Board President | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 51 other orgs in NE with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 48 points below the peer median (15 vs. 63).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 49 → 35 over 5 years (declining by 14 points). A multi-year directional move of this magnitude is a signal worth investigating.
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 13.4% sits within the sector's 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:
- 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.