Steady State
"Fosters an intelligent appreciation of dance by providing training and non-competitive performing experience for amateur and pre-professional youth dancers in the Greater Saratoga Region."
— Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | 34.9% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 26.6% | 36 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 32.2% | 36 | Fragile | Gov Risk |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristiane Santos | Chairwoman | 18.8% of Rev | ||
| Joan K Anderson | Board President | 18.8% of Rev | ||
| Jason Bedell | Treasurer | 0.7% of Rev | ||
| Katherine Breitenbach | Board Member | — | ||
| Erika Sellar Ryan | Board Member | — | ||
| Anthony Bonacio | Board Member | — | ||
| Jessica Batten | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristiane Santos | Chairwoman | 17.5% of Rev | ||
| Joan K Anderson | Board President | 17.5% of Rev | ||
| Jason Bedell | Treasurer | — | ||
| Katherine Breitenbach | Board Member | — | ||
| Erika Seller Ryan | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan K Anderson | Board President | 11.2% of Rev | ||
| Cristiane Santos | Chairwoman | 10.7% of Rev | ||
| Lorraine Merghart-Ballard | Board Member | — | ||
| Katherinie Breitenback | Board Member | — | ||
| Erika Seller Ryan | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan K Anderson | Board President | 8.0% of Rev | ||
| Cristiane Santos | Chairwoman | 7.8% of Rev | ||
| Lorraine Merghart-Ballard | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 699 other orgs in NY with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 16 points above the peer median (45 vs. 29).
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 34.9% is above the 90th percentile for orgs of this size (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:
- Reduce top-officer compensation from 34.9% to under 22% of revenue — would move governance score by ~26 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.