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 | — | — | — | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 50 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIM EPSTEIN | Secretary | — | ||
| Board Member | — | |||
| PETER MARGASAK | Treasurer | — | ||
| NICOLE MITCHELL | Board Member | — | ||
| MICHAEL REED | Board President | — | ||
| TOMEKA REID | Board Member | — | ||
| Michael Reed | Board President | — | ||
| Peter | Margasak | — | ||
| Nolan Chin | Production Manager | — | ||
| Margaret McCarthy | Marketing Manager | — | ||
| Rob Frye | Sound Technician | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Chin | Production Manager | 4.3% of Rev | ||
| Margaret McCarthy | Marketing Manager | — | ||
| Robert Frye | Sound Engineer | — | ||
| Cameron Croson | Video Operator | — | ||
| Alyssa Martinez | Marketing Manager | — | ||
| Brendan Youngquist | Sound Engineer | — | ||
| Michael Reed | Board Prresident | — | ||
| Peter Margasak | Treasurer | — | ||
| Tim Epstein | Secretary | — | ||
| Tomeka Reid | Board Member | — | ||
| Nicole Mitchell | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 195 other orgs in IL with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 31 points below the peer median (5 vs. 36).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 50 → 31 over 3 years (declining by 19 points). A multi-year directional move of this magnitude is a signal worth investigating.
What's driving this score
- All-volunteer org with no paid officers — governance signal is neutral (default 50), not absent.
- 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:
- 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.