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 | — | — | 20.1% | 37 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2023 | — | — | 20.1% | 37 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 23.7% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 20.2% | 37 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 21.2% | 37 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 21.6% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2018 | — | — | 20.6% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | 20.0% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | 21.4% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | 18.3% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | 20.7% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2013 | — | — | 19.3% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | 19.9% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTHA COTTER | Executive Director | 21.4% of Rev | ||
| MARY B SCHWAB | Board Member | — | ||
| KIERNAN SLATER PATUSKY | Secretary | — | ||
| DAVID WALKER | Treasurer | — | ||
| JOLLY DE GIVE | Board Member | — | ||
| GERTRUDE HECHL | Board President | — | ||
| LENA SCOTT-LUNDH | Board President | — | ||
| MARY ANN MCGOWAN | Board Member | — | ||
| KATHERINE MCLEOD | Board Member | — | ||
| ELINOR CRANE | Board Member | — | ||
| JENNIFER BULLARD BROGGINI | Board Member | — | ||
| KATHY HOWLAND | Board Member | — | ||
| JAY SPEER | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTHA COTTER | Executive Director | 18.5% of Rev | ||
| MARY B SCHWAB | Board President | — | ||
| KIERNAN SLATER PATUSKY | Secretary | — | ||
| DAVID WALKER | Treasurer | — | ||
| CARMEN ARWINE | Board Member | — | ||
| JAY SPEER | Board Member | — | ||
| JOLLY DE GIVE | Board Member | — | ||
| GERTRUDE HECHL | Board Member | — | ||
| LENA SCOTT-LUNDH | Board Member | — | ||
| MARY ANN MCGOWAN | Board Member | — | ||
| KATHERINE MCLEOD | Board Member | — | ||
| CLAUDE SCHOCH | Board Member | — | ||
| ELIZABETH TEMPLE | Board Member | — | ||
| JENNIFER BULLARD BROGGINI | Board Member | — | ||
| KATHY HOWLAND | Board Member | — | ||
| MEGAN ROBITAILLE | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 146 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.
Overall score has gone from 37 → 37 over 5 years (stable by 0 points).
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 20.1% 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:
- Separate signing authority from fundraising authority when both are held by one person — removes the concentration penalty (~12 points).
- 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.