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.
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 49 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 48 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 44 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 47 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRETT PRICE | Board Member | — | ||
| SHIRLEY MERRILL | Board Member | — | ||
| CURT COMBS | Board Member | — | ||
| KRISTIN CHURCH | Board Member | — | ||
| KATILYN VANLANDINGHAM | Board Member | — | ||
| TERRY ENGLAND | Board Member | — | ||
| LOIS RECORD | Board Member | — | ||
| CASSANDRA JACOBS | Treasurer | — | ||
| DONALD KNOX | Board President | — | ||
| MARK HART | PRESIENT | — | ||
| BARBARA BROWNING | SERETARY | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASSANDRA JACOBS | Board Member | — | ||
| DONALD KNOX | Board President | — | ||
| BRETT PRICE | Artistic Director | — | ||
| MARK HART | Board President | — | ||
| BARBARA BROWNING | Board Member | — | ||
| SHIRLEY MERRIL | Board Member | — | ||
| CURT COMBS | Board Member | — | ||
| KRISTIN CHURCH | Board Member | — | ||
| KAITLYN SANSOM | Treasurer | — | ||
| BONITA PACK | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH BUSCHER | Treasurer | — | ||
| DONALD KNOX | Board President | — | ||
| BRETT PRICE | Artistic Director | — | ||
| MARK HART | Board President | — | ||
| BARBARA BROWNING | Board Member | — | ||
| SHIRLEY MERRIL | Board Member | — | ||
| CURT COMBS | Board Member | — | ||
| KRISTIN CHURCH | Board Member | — | ||
| KAITLYN SANSOM | Board Member | — | ||
| KELLY FROMEYER | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 55 other orgs in KY with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 22 points above the peer median (60 vs. 38).
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.
- Net assets declined for 3 consecutive years of deficit spending; cash runway narrowing.
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Stabilize program expenses or grow earned-income revenue to break the consecutive-deficit pattern (~8 points to financial score).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.