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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | 20.8% | 41 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 20.3% | 41 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 18.5% | 45 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 24.9% | 45 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | 16.1% | 47 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | 17.0% | 45 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | 16.5% | 45 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | 15.8% | 35 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | 16.6% | 35 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | 13.8% | 41 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | 12.9% | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | 14.9% | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN GILBERT | Executive Director | 20.8% of Rev | ||
| JALEESA WIDEMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| AMY FENNELL | Board Member | — | ||
| JANE MERRILL | Board Member | — | ||
| ANDRE GREGORY | Board Member | — | ||
| KATIE FUNDERBURK | Board Member | — | ||
| PHYLLIS NOLAN | Board Member | — | ||
| LOIS EUSTACE | Treasurer | — | ||
| RICHARD WHITING | Board President | — | ||
| AUSTIN WALKER | Secretary | — | ||
| LAURA HUDSON | Board President | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA EGBERT | Board Member | — | ||
| KEITH LETHCO | Board Member | — | ||
| RANDY WALENCEUS | Board Member | — | ||
| LARA HUDSON | Board Member | — | ||
| AMY FENNELL | Board Member | — | ||
| KATIE FUNDERBURK | Board Member | — | ||
| TOMMY STODDARD | Board Member | — | ||
| LOIS EUSTACE | Treasurer | — | ||
| RICHARD WHITING | Board President | — | ||
| STEPHEN GILBERT | Executive Director | — | ||
| JANE MERRILL | Board President | — | ||
| AUSTIN WALKER | Secretary | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH LETHCO | Board Member | — | ||
| KATIE FUNDERBURK | Board Member | — | ||
| RICHARD WHITING | Board Member | — | ||
| RANDY WALENCEUS | Board Member | — | ||
| LAURA EGBERT | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHEN GILBERT | Executive Director | — | ||
| LOIS EUSTACE | Treasurer | — | ||
| TOMMY STODDARD | Board President | — | ||
| JANE MERRILL | Board President | — | ||
| LISA SMITH | Secretary | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 97 other orgs in SC with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 17 points above the peer median (45 vs. 28).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 47 → 41 over 5 years (declining by 6 points).
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 20.8% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
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).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.