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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | 17.0% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 38.9% | 39 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 32.5% | 40 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 13.5% | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 43 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Lescarbeau | Board President | 12.3% of Rev | ||
| Lisa Smith | DirectorTeacher | 4.7% of Rev | ||
| Madeline Tyser | Asst TreasurerTeacher | 4.3% of Rev | ||
| Natalie McCall | Board President | — | ||
| Kim Freeman | Secretary | — | ||
| Emily Kristine Light | Secretary | — | ||
| John Freed | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Lescarbeau | Board President | 7.1% of Rev | ||
| Lisa Smith | DirectorTeacher | 5.0% of Rev | ||
| Madeline Tyser | Asst TreasurerTeacher | 3.3% of Rev | ||
| Natalie McCall | Board President | — | ||
| Kim Freeman | Secretary | — | ||
| Emily Kristine Light | Secretary | — | ||
| John Freed | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Lescarbeau | Board President | 6.7% of Rev | ||
| Natalie McCall | Board President | — | ||
| Melanie Dolich | Secretary | — | ||
| Kim Freeman | Board Member | — | ||
| Loray Blair-Britt | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 244 other orgs in FL with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 14 points above the peer median (45 vs. 31).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 51 → 34 over 5 years (declining by 17 points). A multi-year directional move of this magnitude is a signal worth investigating.
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 17.0% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
- 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.