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.
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | — | — | 22.3% | 35 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 38.8% | 36 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 16.3% | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 35.3% | 38 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 20.9% | 35 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 37 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 37 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | 21.9% | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARLENE R WILLIFORD | EXECUTIVE DI | 22.3% of Rev | ||
| DARLENE R WILLIFORD | EXECUTIVE DI | 21.7% of Rev | ||
| HOLLIE JOHNSON | Board Member | — | ||
| JOYCE KILPATRICK-JORDAN | IMM. PAST PR | — | ||
| MICHELLE FIELDS LAUGHINGHOUSE | Board Member | — | ||
| DAVID LENNON | Board Member | — | ||
| JONNI MARTIN | Board Member | — | ||
| MANDY MCNULTY | Board Member | — | ||
| JERRI OSTERGREN | Board Member | — | ||
| CHANDLER PERNELL | FIRST VICE P | — | ||
| LAURA ROGERS | Board Member | — | ||
| KRISTIN SASSER | Treasurer | — | ||
| WILLIAM STRICKLAND | Board Member | — | ||
| BARBARA TUCKER | Board Member | — | ||
| MERCEDES VALENZUELA | Board Member | — | ||
| MYRA WALLACE | Board Member | — | ||
| PEGGY WICKHAM | Board Member | — | ||
| PERCILLA WILLIAMS | Board Member | — | ||
| EVELYN WOOL | SECOND V. PR | — | ||
| CHRIS BOYETTE | Board Member | — | ||
| JUDY BOYETTE | Board President | — | ||
| APRIL CULVER | Board Member | — | ||
| DEBORAH DAWE | Board Member | — | ||
| HOPE DOUGHERTY | Secretary | — | ||
| CATHY GUTIERREZ | Board Member | — | ||
| RON HESTER | Board Member | — | ||
| HOLLIE JOHNSON | Board Member | — | ||
| JOYCE KILPATRICK-JORDAN | IMM. PAST PR | — | ||
| MICHELLE FIELDS LAUGHINGHOUSE | Board Member | — | ||
| DAVID LENNON | Board Member | — | ||
| JONNI MARTIN | Board Member | — | ||
| MANDY MCNULTY | Board Member | — | ||
| CHANDLER PERNELL | FIRST VICE P | — | ||
| LAURA ROGERS | Board Member | — | ||
| KRISTIN SASSER | Treasurer | — | ||
| WILLIAM STRICKLAND | Board Member | — | ||
| MERCEDES VALENZUELA | Board Member | — | ||
| MYRA WALLACE | Board Member | — | ||
| PEGGY WICKHAM | Board Member | — | ||
| PERCILLA WILLIAMS | Board Member | — | ||
| EVELYN WOOL | SECOND V. PR | — | ||
| JUDY BOYETTE | Board President | — | ||
| APRIL CULVER | Board Member | — | ||
| HOPE DOUGHERTY | Secretary | — | ||
| CATHY GUTIERREZ | Board Member | — | ||
| RON HESTER | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARLENE R WILLIFORD | EXECUTIVE DI | 19.7% of Rev | ||
| LAUREN ALFORD | Board Member | — | ||
| SHELIA BLEVINS | Board Member | — | ||
| CHRIS BOYETTE | Board Member | — | ||
| JUDY BOYETTE | Board President | — | ||
| APRIL CULVER | Board Member | — | ||
| DEBORAH DAWE | Board Member | — | ||
| HOPE DOUGHERTY | Secretary | — | ||
| CATHY GUTIERREZ | Board Member | — | ||
| HOLLIE JOHNSON | Board Member | — | ||
| JOYCE KILPATRICK-JORDAN | IMM. PAST PR | — | ||
| MICHELLE FIELDS LAUGHINGHOUSE | Board Member | — | ||
| BETSY LUCENA | Board Member | — | ||
| JONNI MARTIN | Board Member | — | ||
| MANDY MCNULTY | Board Member | — | ||
| LAURA MOORE | Board Member | — | ||
| KATHLEEN NOBLES | Board Member | — | ||
| CHANDLER PERNELL | FIRST VICE P | — | ||
| LAURA ROGERS | Board Member | — | ||
| KRISTIN SASSER | Treasurer | — | ||
| WILLIAM STRICKLAND | Board Member | — | ||
| MERCEDES VALENZUELA | Board Member | — | ||
| DORIS WALLACE | Board Member | — | ||
| MYRA WALLACE | Board Member | — | ||
| PEGGY WICKHAM | Board Member | — | ||
| PERCILLA WILLIAMS | Board Member | — | ||
| EVELYN WOOL | SECOND V. PR | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARLENE R WILLIFORD | EXECUTIVE DI | 16.9% of Rev | ||
| CHRIS BOYETTE | Board Member | — | ||
| JUDY BOYETTE | Board President | — | ||
| APRIL CULVER | Board Member | — | ||
| DEBORAH DAWE | Board Member | — | ||
| HOPE DOUGHERTY | Secretary | — | ||
| CYNTHIA HINES | Board Member | — | ||
| HOLLIE JOHNSON | Board Member | — | ||
| JOYCE KILPATRICK-JORDAN | IMM. PAST PR | — | ||
| MICHELLE FIELDS LAUGHINGHOUSE | Board Member | — | ||
| JONNI MARTIN | Board Member | — | ||
| ANGIE MCCLURE | Board Member | — | ||
| MANDY MCNULTY | Board Member | — | ||
| LAURA MOORE | Board Member | — | ||
| GERRY MORGAN | Board Member | — | ||
| KATHLEEN NOBLES | Board Member | — | ||
| CHANDLER PERNELL | FIRST VICE P | — | ||
| GARY RIDOUT | Board Member | — | ||
| KRISTIN SASSER | Treasurer | — | ||
| WILLIAM STRICKLAND | Board Member | — | ||
| MERCEDES VALENZUELA | Board Member | — | ||
| DORIS WALLACE | Board Member | — | ||
| MYRA WALLACE | Board Member | — | ||
| EVELYN WOOL | SECOND V. PR | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARLENE R WILLIFORD | EXECUTIVE DI | 12.3% of Rev | ||
| JUDY BOYETTE | Board President | — | ||
| CHANDLER PERNELL | FIRST VICE P | — | ||
| FRANK GRUBBS | SECOND V. PR | — | ||
| JOYCE KILPATRICK-JORDAN | IMM. PAST PR | — | ||
| HOPE DOUGHERTY | Secretary | — | ||
| KRISTIN SASSER | Treasurer | — | ||
| CHRIS BOYETTE | Board Member | — | ||
| MICHELLE FIELDS LAUGHINGHOUSE | Board Member | — | ||
| BOBBY BRYANT | Board Member | — | ||
| JONNI MARTIN | Board Member | — | ||
| JACK CHRISMON | Board Member | — | ||
| ANGIE MCCLURE | Board Member | — | ||
| DEBORAH DAWE | Board Member | — | ||
| MANDY MCNULTY | Board Member | — | ||
| GREG GODWIN | Board Member | — | ||
| LAURA MOORE | Board Member | — | ||
| APRIL CULVER | Board Member | — | ||
| GERRY MORGAN | Board Member | — | ||
| CYNTHIA HINES | Board Member | — | ||
| KATHLEEN NOBLE | Board Member | — | ||
| KATHY HUNT | Board Member | — | ||
| STEVE SIMMERMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| HOLLIE JOHNSON | Board Member | — | ||
| CYNTHIA TOUDLE | Board Member | — | ||
| MERCEDES VALENZUELA | Board Member | — | ||
| MYRA WALLACE | Board Member | — | ||
| EVELYN WOOL | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 37 other orgs in NC with NTEE prefix A2.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 9 points above the peer median (45 vs. 36).
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 22.3% is modestly above the sector's healthy band (18–22%) — worth monitoring.
- 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.