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 | — | — | 4.2% | 55 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2022 | — | — | 7.1% | 54 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2021 | — | — | 3.6% | 55 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2020 | — | — | 8.2% | 54 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2019 | — | — | 2.3% | 55 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2018 | — | — | 2.5% | 55 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | 2.6% | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | 4.0% | 49 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | 2.7% | 51 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | 2.5% | 51 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | 2.4% | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | 2.4% | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | 2.0% | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SETH FEMAN | Executive Director | 2.1% of Rev | ||
| JONATHAN NORRIS | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 1.1% of Rev | ||
| MARK SCALA | Artistic Director | 1.1% of Rev | ||
| CAROL VOLLBRECHT | Treasurer | 0.9% of Rev | ||
| ANNE HENDERSON | Board Member | 0.9% of Rev | ||
| ELLEN PRYOR | Board Member | 0.9% of Rev | ||
| HANS SCHMITT-MATZEN | Board Member | 0.8% of Rev | ||
| SHERI HORN | Board Member | 0.8% of Rev | ||
| MARCELL JONES | Board Member | 0.6% of Rev | ||
| WILLIAM R FRIST | Board President | — | ||
| PHIL BILLINGTON | Board Member | — | ||
| CLAY BLEVINS | Board Member | — | ||
| LAURA CHADWICK | Board Member | — | ||
| RAMON CISNEROS | Board Member | — | ||
| ELIZABETH DENNIS | Board Member | — | ||
| KARYN MCLAUGHLIN FRIST | Board Member | — | ||
| FRANK M GARRISON JR | Board Member | — | ||
| HOWARD C GENTRY | Board Member | — | ||
| BOB GORDON | Board Member | — | ||
| JAMES HARBISON | Board Member | — | ||
| DON HARDIN | Board Member | — | ||
| MELVIN N JOHNSON DBA | Board Member | — | ||
| NEIL KRUGMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| WANDA LYLE | Board Member | — | ||
| DEE PATEL | Board Member | — | ||
| TARA SCARLETT | Board Member | — | ||
| JAMAAL B SHEATS | Board Member | — | ||
| JOHN SMITHWICK | Board Member | — | ||
| JOE N STEAKLEY | Board Member | — | ||
| DEBORAH E STORY | Board Member | — | ||
| JULIE W WALKER | Board Member | — | ||
| GAIL P CARR WILLIAMS | Board Member | — | ||
| JACK STRINGHAM | Secretary | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SETH FEMAN | Executive Director | 1.4% of Rev | ||
| SUSAN H EDWARDS PHD | Executive Director | 1.1% of Rev | ||
| MARK SCALA | Artistic Director | 1.0% of Rev | ||
| ANNE HENDERSON | Board Member | 0.9% of Rev | ||
| CAROL VOLLBRECHT | Treasurer | 0.8% of Rev | ||
| ELLEN PRYOR | Board Member | 0.8% of Rev | ||
| HANS SCHMITT-MATZEN | Board Member | 0.8% of Rev | ||
| SHERI HORN | Board Member | 0.7% of Rev | ||
| JACK F STRINGHAM II | Secretary | — | ||
| WILLIAM R FRIST | Board President | — | ||
| H LEE BARFIELD II | Board Member | — | ||
| CLAY BLEVINS | Board Member | — | ||
| LAURA CHADWICK | Board Member | — | ||
| ELIZABETH DENNIS | Board Member | — | ||
| KARYN M FRIST | Board Member | — | ||
| FRANK M GARRISON JR | Board Member | — | ||
| HOWARD GENTRY | Board Member | — | ||
| BOB GORDON | Board Member | — | ||
| CLAIRE GULMI | Board Member | — | ||
| JAMES E HARBISON | Board Member | — | ||
| AUBREY B HARWELL JR | Board Member | — | ||
| MELVIN N JOHNSON DBA | Board Member | — | ||
| NEIL KRUGMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| WANDA LYLE | Board Member | — | ||
| KAREN MOORE | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHEN S RIVEN | Board Member | — | ||
| JAMAAL SHEATS | Board Member | — | ||
| JOHN SMITHWICK | Board Member | — | ||
| JOE N STEAKLEY | Board Member | — | ||
| DEBORAH E STORY | Board Member | — | ||
| JULIE W WALKER | Board Member | — | ||
| GAIL WILLIAMS | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN H EDWARDS PHD | Executive Director | 2.1% of Rev | ||
| MARK SCALA | Artistic Director | 0.9% of Rev | ||
| CRYSTAL CHURCHWELL | Board Member | 0.8% of Rev | ||
| ANNE HENDERSON | Board Member | 0.8% of Rev | ||
| CAROL VOLLBRECHT | Treasurer | 0.8% of Rev | ||
| ELLEN PRYOR | Board Member | 0.8% of Rev | ||
| H LEE BARFIELD II | Board Member | — | ||
| CLAY BLEVINS | Board Member | — | ||
| LAURA CHADWICK | Board Member | — | ||
| ELIZABETH DENNIS | Board Member | — | ||
| KARYN M FRIST | Board Member | — | ||
| WILLIAM R FRIST | Board President | — | ||
| FRANK M GARRISON | Board Member | — | ||
| HOWARD GENTRY | Board Member | — | ||
| BOB GORDON | Board Member | — | ||
| CLAIRE GULMI | Board Member | — | ||
| JAMES E HARBISON | Board Member | — | ||
| AUBREY B HARWELL JR | Board Member | — | ||
| MELVIN N JOHNSON DBA | Board Member | — | ||
| NEIL KRUGMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| WANDA LYLE | Board Member | — | ||
| KEN MELKUS | Board Member | — | ||
| KAREN MOORE | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHEN S RIVEN | Board Member | — | ||
| JAMAAL SHEATS | Board Member | — | ||
| JOHN SMITHWICK | Board Member | — | ||
| JOE N STEAKLEY | Board Member | — | ||
| DEBORAH E STORY | Board Member | — | ||
| JULIE W WALKER | Board Member | — | ||
| GAIL WILLIAMS | Board Member | — | ||
| JACK F STRINGHAM II | Secretary | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Fewer than 3 peers found in TN for this NTEE subcategory; peer comparison would not be statistically meaningful.
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 4.2% 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.