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 | Hidden | Hidden | 21.6% | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 23.8% | 26 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2021 | — | — | 40.0% | 26 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 13.0% | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Cacioppo | Board President | 12.8% of Rev | ||
| Robert Cacioppo | DirectorPresident | 8.9% of Rev | ||
| John Biffar | Board Member | — | ||
| Denise Wheeler Wright | DirectorSecretary | — | ||
| Sandy Stilwell Youngquist | Board President | — | ||
| David Wright | DirectorTreasurer | — | ||
| Dr Gerald Laboda | DirectorChairman | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Cacioppo | DirectorPresident | 5.6% of Rev | ||
| Carrie Cacioppo | Board President | 5.2% of Rev | ||
| Jon Finstrom | Board Member | — | ||
| John Biffar | Board Member | — | ||
| Denise Wheeler Wright | DirectorSecretary | — | ||
| David Wright | DirectorTreasurer | — | ||
| Dr Gerald Laboda | DirectorChairman | — | ||
| Sandy Stilwell Youngquist | Board President | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Cacioppo | DirectorPresident | 2.2% of Rev | ||
| Carrie Cacioppo | Board Member | 2.2% of Rev | ||
| David Wright | DirectorTreasurer | — | ||
| Dr Gerald Laboda | DirectorChairman | — | ||
| Sandy Stilwell Youngquist | Board President | — | ||
| Denise Wheeler Wright | DirectorSecretary | — | ||
| Jon Finstrom | Board Member | — | ||
| John Biffar | 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: financial score sits 30 points below the peer median (0 vs. 30).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 32 → 29 over 4 years (declining by 3 points).
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 21.6% 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.