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 | — | |
| 2023 | — | — | 15.8% | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2022 | — | — | 14.3% | 52 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 20.3% | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 23.9% | 47 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | 15.4% | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | 11.9% | 52 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | 20.0% | 43 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | 21.0% | 45 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | 17.1% | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 52 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | 15.9% | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | 18.7% | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2011 | — | — | 15.4% | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERBERT WASHINGTON | Artistic Director | 8.8% of Rev | ||
| CHERYL KLOCK MCNEILL | Board Member | 6.1% of Rev | ||
| DR STEPHEN NEAL | Board Member | — | ||
| BRANDI REYNOLDS | Board Member | — | ||
| FREDDIE DOBBINS JR | Board Member | — | ||
| RYAN STEVENS | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHEN HETHERINGTON | Board Member | — | ||
| ALDEN JENSEN | Board Member | — | ||
| DIANE PETERSEN | Board Member | — | ||
| HAYDON TUSSEY | Board Member | — | ||
| NOHEMI MEDINA-VELASCO | Board Member | — | ||
| SCOT TAGGART | Board Member | — | ||
| MARC RIVAS | Board Member | — | ||
| DARREN HERRING | Board Member | — | ||
| MARK DEATHERAGE | Board President | — | ||
| JIM LEE | Board President | — | ||
| DAVID EISEL | Treasurer | — | ||
| REIMAR MIRANDA | Secretary | — | ||
| DR EDWARD PERRIN | Secretary | — | ||
| KERA WACKER | Board President | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERBERT WASHINGTON | Artistic Director | 8.1% of Rev | ||
| MITRA KHAZAI | Executive Director | 6.8% of Rev | ||
| DAVID EISEL | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHEN HETHERINGTON | Board Member | — | ||
| ANDREW BRIDGE | Board Member | — | ||
| AMY OAKES | Board Member | — | ||
| ALDEN JENSEN | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHANIE SCHWARTZ | Board Member | — | ||
| HAYDON TUSSEY | Board Member | — | ||
| DIANE PETERSEN | Board Member | — | ||
| REIMAR MIRANDA | Board Member | — | ||
| DR EDWARD PERRIN | Board Member | — | ||
| MARK DEATHERAGE | Board Member | — | ||
| BRANDI REYNOLDS | Board Member | — | ||
| DR STEPHEN NEAL | Board Member | — | ||
| ROBERT MCIVER | Board Member | — | ||
| KATE ARTHUR | Board Member | — | ||
| FREDDIE DOBBINS JR | Board Member | — | ||
| JIM LEE | Board Member | — | ||
| KIM MERTENS | Board Member | — | ||
| RYAN STEVENS | Board President | — | ||
| KATE MEROLO | Board President | — | ||
| ALEX WALSH | Treasurer | — | ||
| CHERYL KLOCK MCNEILL | Board President | — | ||
| KAREN PETERSON | Secretary | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERBERT WASHINGTON | Artistic Director | 7.5% of Rev | ||
| MITRA KHAZAI | Executive Director | 6.2% of Rev | ||
| ANDREW BRIDGE | Board Member | — | ||
| AMY OAKES | Board Member | — | ||
| RYAN STEVENS | Board Member | — | ||
| FREDDIE DOBBINS JR | Board Member | — | ||
| JIM LEE | Board Member | — | ||
| KIM MERTENS | Board Member | — | ||
| ROBERT J BROWN | Board Member | — | ||
| KATE ARTHUR | Board Member | — | ||
| ROBERT MCIVER | Board Member | — | ||
| JAE CHRISTENSEN | Board Member | — | ||
| BRETT CARLSON | Board Member | — | ||
| KAREN PETERSON | Board Member | — | ||
| MARK DEATHERAGE | Board Member | — | ||
| DR STEPHEN NEAL | Board Member | — | ||
| GABRIELE DREWRY | Secretary | — | ||
| KATHY KOLDEN | Treasurer | — | ||
| CHERYL KLOCK MCNEILL | Board President | — | ||
| BRANDI REYNOLDS | Board President | — | ||
| POLLY MANN | Board President | — | ||
| ALEX WALSH | Treasurer | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 118 other orgs in AZ with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 28 points above the peer median (60 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 15.8% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
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).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.