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 | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 38 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 42 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 50 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 58 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Ellison | Board President | — | ||
| Paula Buhrer | Board President | — | ||
| Vidhya Anandkumar | Board Member | — | ||
| Mary Darrenkamp | Board Member | — | ||
| Heidi Keller | Treasurer | — | ||
| Kelli Gilreath | Board President | — | ||
| Katherine Distefano | Secretary | — | ||
| Meghan Lluberas | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Ellison | Chairman | — | ||
| Donna Gruber | Board President | — | ||
| Paula Buhrer | Board President | — | ||
| Alisha Gale | Secretary | — | ||
| Michelle Hodgkins | Board Member | — | ||
| Vidhya Vijayanand | Board Member | — | ||
| Mary Darrenkamp | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIM ELLISON | Board President | — | ||
| DONNA GRUBER | Board President | — | ||
| PAULA BUHRER | Treasurer | — | ||
| ALISHA GALE | Secretary | — | ||
| MICHELLE HODGKINS | Board Member | — | ||
| VIDHYA VIJAYANAND | Board Member | — | ||
| MARY DARRENKAMP | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIM ELLISON | Board President | — | ||
| DONNA GRUBER | Board President | — | ||
| PAULA BUHRER | Treasurer | — | ||
| ALISHA GALE | Secretary | — | ||
| SHAUN AUXIER | Board Member | — | ||
| TIFFANY SEARS | Board Member | — | ||
| MICHELLE HODGKINS | Board Member | — | ||
| HARVEY TRAN | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIM ELLISON | CO - PRESIDE | — | ||
| DONNA GRUBER | CO - PRESIDE | — | ||
| PAULA BUHRER | Treasurer | — | ||
| ALISHA GALE | Secretary | — | ||
| SHAUN AUXIER | Board Member | — | ||
| TIFFANY SEARS | Board Member | — | ||
| GENAE BALDWIN | Board Member | — | ||
| JENNI DRENNEN | Board Member | — | ||
| MICHELLE HODGKINS | 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 NC with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 22 points below the peer median (15 vs. 37).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
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.