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 | — | — | 23.5% | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 21.2% | 43 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 43 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 29.4% | 36 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 41 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Reese | Executive Dir. | 18.6% of Rev | ||
| Juli Tredwell | Board President | — | ||
| Robin Moore | Board President | — | ||
| Donna Coffman | Board President | — | ||
| Kamden Ecker | MembershipChair | — | ||
| Barbara Barth | Literary Art Ch | — | ||
| Marla Surrette | Secretary | — | ||
| Nancy Moate | Treasurer | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Reese | Executive Dir. | 17.5% of Rev | ||
| Juli Tredwell | Board President | — | ||
| Lori Volk | Board President | — | ||
| Laura Templeton | Board President | — | ||
| Reed Templeton | Board President | — | ||
| Joy Poole | Secretary | — | ||
| Donna Coffman | Board President | — | ||
| Nancy Moate | Treasurer | — | ||
| Barbara Barth | Literary Art Ch | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Reese | Executive Dir. | 15.6% of Rev | ||
| Paul Straquidine | Board President | — | ||
| Laura Templeton | Board President | — | ||
| JoeAnn Nehmar | Membership Chai | — | ||
| Joy Poole | Secretary | — | ||
| Donna Coffman | Board President | — | ||
| Nancy Moate | Treasurer | — | ||
| Barbara Barth | Literary Art Ch | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 10 other orgs in GA with NTEE prefix A5.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 35 points below the peer median (0 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 23.5% 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.