Mission Drift
What does this mean?
Highly volatile revenue swings year over year paired with fluctuating Program Scores. The organization is constantly pivoting to chase restricted grant funding rather than building a sustainable core.
The Path Forward
The Lodestar
A radical recommitment to the core mission. It requires the organization to gain the strength to say 'no' to restricted funding that pulls them away from their true purpose.
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 42 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 30 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | 6.6% | 40 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 37 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Lichty | Board President | — | ||
| Jean Lichty | Board Member | — | ||
| Lisa Dozier King | General Manager | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Lichty | Board President | — | ||
| Jean Lichty | Board Member | — | ||
| Lisa Dozier King | General Manager | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Lichty | Board President | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Lichty | Board President | — | ||
| Jean Lichty | Board President | — | ||
| Jean Lichty | Executive Director | — | ||
| Lisa Dozier King | General Manager | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 699 other orgs in NY with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 31 points above the peer median (60 vs. 29).
5-year trend: Mission Drift
Highly volatile revenue swings year over year paired with fluctuating Program Scores. The organization is constantly pivoting to chase restricted grant funding rather than building a sustainable core.
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.