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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | — | — | 64.4% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 70.6% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 40 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 18 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | 48.2% | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | 11.3% | 21 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | 51.3% | 20 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | 52.6% | 16 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hubert | Artistic Director | 33.9% of Rev | ||
| Lisa Greim | Manager | 16.3% of Rev | ||
| Chappell Kingsland | Accompanist | 10.2% of Rev | ||
| Richard and Diana Krueger | Music Librarians | 2.0% of Rev | ||
| Accountant | 1.7% of Rev | |||
| Jessie Whitcher | Accountant | 0.3% of Rev | ||
| Sharon Messbarger | Board President | — | ||
| None | Board President | — | ||
| Kesia Catuccio | Secretary | — | ||
| Deb Morrow | Treasurer | — | ||
| Joyce Dominguez | Board Member | — | ||
| Chris Varner | Board Member | — | ||
| Peter Munson | Board Member | — | ||
| Craig Biesterfeld | Board Member | — | ||
| Thalassa Martinez | Board Member | — | ||
| Sarah Rutherford | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marla Wasson | Artistic Director | 26.6% of Rev | ||
| Deborah Morrow | General Manager | 16.3% of Rev | ||
| Chappell Kingsland | Accompanist | 10.2% of Rev | ||
| Richard and Diana Krueger | Music Librarians | 2.0% of Rev | ||
| Kara Sakulich | Board President | — | ||
| Laura Brassie | Vice President | — | ||
| Chris Varner | Treasurer | — | ||
| Sharon Messbarger | Board Member | — | ||
| JC Maheu | Board Member | — | ||
| Sue Lindsay | Board Member | — | ||
| Michele Roads | Board Member | — | ||
| Natalie Garza Morrow | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marla Wasson | Artistic Director | 20.3% of Rev | ||
| Marla Wasson | Artistic Director | 20.3% of Rev | ||
| Deborah Morrow | General Manager | 16.3% of Rev | ||
| Chappell Kingsland | Accompanist | 9.7% of Rev | ||
| Gene Sobczak | Executive Director | 8.8% of Rev | ||
| Chappell Kingsland | Accompanist | 8.3% of Rev | ||
| Deb Morrow | Executive Director | 8.1% of Rev | ||
| Wesley Leffinwell | Accompanist | 1.8% of Rev | ||
| Lisa Griem | Board President | — | ||
| Stephanie Lanoue | Board President | — | ||
| Susie Battler | Secretary | — | ||
| Clinton Bodine | Treasurer | — | ||
| Jennifer Sujansky | Board Member | — | ||
| JC Maheu | Board Member | — | ||
| Stephanie Lanoue | Board President | — | ||
| Susie Battler | Board President | — | ||
| Theresa Scholtz | Secretary | — | ||
| Clint Bodine | Treasurer | — | ||
| Linnette Mancuso | Board President | — | ||
| Mary ONeill | Board Member | — | ||
| Susie Battler | Board President | — | ||
| Jennifer Sujansky | Board Member | — | ||
| Theresa Scholz | Secretary | — | ||
| Kara Sakulich | Board Member | — | ||
| Kay McCarthy | Treasurer | — | ||
| John Christian Mahheu | Board Member | — | ||
| Mary ONeill | Board Member | — | ||
| Jennifer Sujansky | Board Member | — | ||
| Kara Sakulich | Board Member | — | ||
| John Christian Mahheu | Board Member | — | ||
| Deborah Morrow | General Manager | — | ||
| Marla Wasson | Artistic Director | — | ||
| Chappell Kingsland | Accompanist | — | ||
| Natalie Morrow | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 182 other orgs in CO with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 17 points below the peer median (15 vs. 32).
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 64.4% is well above the sector's 90th percentile (healthy band: 18–22%).
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Reduce top-officer compensation from 64.4% to under 22% of revenue — would move governance score by ~40 points.
- 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.