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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | 25.0% | 44 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2023 | — | — | 24.9% | 44 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 31.1% | 37 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 49.6% | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 29.3% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | 23.1% | 38 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 59 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | 21.4% | 43 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | 12.9% | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Smyers | Executive Director | 25.0% of Rev | ||
| Debra Smyers | Executive Director | 22.9% of Rev | ||
| Sherry Bendt | Treasurer | — | ||
| Laurie Bersack | Secretary | — | ||
| Sheryl Solow | Chairman | — | ||
| Scott Pierce | Board Member | — | ||
| Robert Tessier | Board Member | — | ||
| Matt Moore | Board Member | — | ||
| Don Richardson | Board President | — | ||
| Jennifer Ayers | Board Member | — | ||
| Maggie Swan | Board Member | — | ||
| Sherry Bendt | Treasurer | — | ||
| Sheryl Solow | Chairman | — | ||
| Scott Pierce | Board Member | — | ||
| Robert Tessier | Board Member | — | ||
| Matt Moore | Board Member | — | ||
| Jennifer Ayers | Board Member | — | ||
| Maggie Swan | Board President | — | ||
| Elizabeth Steimel | Secretary | — | ||
| Drew Fleming | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Smyers | Executive Director | 21.6% of Rev | ||
| Robin Verity | Board President | — | ||
| Sherry Bendt | Treasurer | — | ||
| Saralyn Aylor | Secretary | — | ||
| Laurie Bersack | Board Member | — | ||
| Rick Davis | Board Member | — | ||
| Ryan Miner | Board Member | — | ||
| Sheryl Solow | Chairman | — | ||
| Scott Pierce | Board Member | — | ||
| Harry Kantrovich | Board Member | — | ||
| Robert Tessier | Board Member | — | ||
| Matt Moore | Board Member | — | ||
| Don Richardson | Board President | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Smyers | Executive Director | 19.6% of Rev | ||
| Michael Markley | Chairman | — | ||
| Robin Verity | Board President | — | ||
| Sherry Bendt | Treasurer | — | ||
| Saralyn Aylor | Secretary | — | ||
| Laurie Bersack | Board Member | — | ||
| Rick Davis | Board Member | — | ||
| Michael Mehaffey | Board Member | — | ||
| Ryan Miner | Board Member | — | ||
| Sheryl Solow | Board Member | — | ||
| Scott Pierce | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 147 other orgs in VA with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 16 points above the peer median (45 vs. 29).
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 25.0% is modestly above the sector's healthy band (18–22%) — worth monitoring.
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Separate signing authority from fundraising authority when both are held by one person — removes the concentration penalty (~12 points).
- Reduce top-officer compensation from 25.0% to under 22% of revenue — would move governance score by ~6 points.
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.