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 | 11.8% | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 45 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 19.4% | 47 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 9.1% | 42 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | 18.5% | 43 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | 20.4% | 47 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 53 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | 23.2% | 47 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2011 | — | — | 35.6% | 42 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN BALL | Executive Director | 11.8% of Rev | ||
| JONATHAN BEAL | Board President | — | ||
| ERIC STAFFORD | Treasurer | — | ||
| BARBARA KIRBY | Secretary | — | ||
| WILL BAKER | Board Member | — | ||
| DONNA BENGE | Board Member | — | ||
| JOE BRANTOLINO | Board Member | — | ||
| LIBBY BROWN | Board Member | — | ||
| TARA SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| TEIGE WEST | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN BALL | Executive Director | 10.2% of Rev | ||
| CHARLES SMITH | Board President | — | ||
| JONATHAN BEAL | Board President | — | ||
| TERRI JOHNSON | Secretary | — | ||
| SANDRA JOURDAIN | Treasurer | — | ||
| DONNA BENGE | Board Member | — | ||
| LIBBY BROWN | Board Member | — | ||
| JOSH CRAVEN | Board Member | — | ||
| ANN HORTON | Board Member | — | ||
| CELESTE BRANTOLINO | Board Member | — | ||
| ERIC STAFFORD | Board Member | — | ||
| ED WHITENER | Board Member | — | ||
| BARBARA KIRBY | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN BALL | Executive Director | 5.3% of Rev | ||
| CHARLES SMITH | Board President | — | ||
| LAURA BUSH SEDLACEK | Board President | — | ||
| BEN SWANN | Secretary | — | ||
| SANDRA JOURDAIN | Treasurer | — | ||
| JONATHAN BEAL | Board Member | — | ||
| LIBBY BROWN | Board Member | — | ||
| JOSH CRAVEN | Board Member | — | ||
| ANN HORTON | Board Member | — | ||
| TERRI JOHNSON | Board Member | — | ||
| ERIC STAFFORD | Board Member | — | ||
| ED WHITENER | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 222 other orgs in NC with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 14 points above the peer median (45 vs. 31).
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 11.8% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
What would change this score
No specific high-impact levers identified — this org's score is balanced across components.
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.