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 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | 10.5% | 52 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 7.9% | 52 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2021 | — | — | 8.6% | 52 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 5.7% | 42 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 6.0% | 40 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | 5.0% | 35 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | 5.8% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | 8.0% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | 9.4% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 36 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY TAPHORN | Artistic Director | 10.5% of Rev | ||
| PEGGY TAPHORN | Artistic Director | 10.2% of Rev | ||
| WILLIAM G GROSS | Board President | — | ||
| JAYNE HARTMAN | Board President | — | ||
| JUSTIN SMITH | Secretary | — | ||
| SHAY P BENTON | Treasurer | — | ||
| TOM FRYE | Board Member | — | ||
| DR MINDY DEASON MARLOWE | Board Member | — | ||
| TERRY MCMILLIAN | Board Member | — | ||
| DAVID MORSE | Board Member | — | ||
| DR KARYN RAHN | Board Member | — | ||
| RICK TOWNER | Board Member | — | ||
| KEN HOYLE | Board President | — | ||
| DAVID MORSE | Board President | — | ||
| JUSTIN SMITH | Secretary | — | ||
| SHAY P BENTON | Treasurer | — | ||
| TERRY MCMILLIAN | Board Member | — | ||
| KAREN HUEY | Board Member | — | ||
| RICK TOWNER | Board Member | — | ||
| STEVE MALLOY | Board Member | — | ||
| LINDA MOORE | Board Member | — | ||
| WILLIAM GROSS | EX OFFICIO | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY TAPHORN | Artistic Director | 7.6% of Rev | ||
| WILLIAM G GROSS | Board President | — | ||
| JAYNE HARTMAN | Board President | — | ||
| JUSTIN SMITH | Secretary | — | ||
| SHAY P BENTON | Treasurer | — | ||
| TOM FRYE | Board Member | — | ||
| DR MINDY DEASON MARLOWE | Board Member | — | ||
| TERRY MCMILLIAN | Board Member | — | ||
| DAVID MORSE | Board Member | — | ||
| DR KARYN RAHN | Board Member | — | ||
| RICK TOWNER | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY TAPHORN | Artistic Director | 6.3% of Rev | ||
| JAYNE HARTMAN | Board President | — | ||
| BILL GROSS | Board President | — | ||
| SHERYL DAVIS | Secretary | — | ||
| SHAY BENTON | Treasurer | — | ||
| PATRICK KELLY | Board Member | — | ||
| MIKE JONES | Board Member | — | ||
| TERRY MCMILLIAN | Board Member | — | ||
| BOB JASNAY | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY TAPHORN | Artistic Director | 6.6% of Rev | ||
| JAYNE HARTMAN | Board President | — | ||
| BILL GROSS | Board President | — | ||
| SHERYL DAVIS | Treasurer | — | ||
| MARY DUTTON | Board Member | — | ||
| PATRICK KELLY | Board Member | — | ||
| ARLENE MCCUE | Board Member | — | ||
| TERRY MCMILLIAN | Board Member | — | ||
| KAREN RAHN | 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 25 points above the peer median (60 vs. 35).
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 10.5% 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.