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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 40 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 50 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULIANNE HECKERT | Board President | — | ||
| ELIZABETH C KIMMEL | Board Member | — | ||
| JANE THORNQUIST | Secretary | — | ||
| BRYAN DUNLAP | Treasurer | — | ||
| PAUL PHILLIPS | Board President | — | ||
| MARY E MEEKS | Board Member | — | ||
| CAROLINE DANFORD | Board Member | — | ||
| JANIS POLASTRE | Board Member | — | ||
| KATHLEEN SKURA | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIEDRIKE MERCK | Board President | — | ||
| JULIANNE HECKERT | Board Member | — | ||
| JANE THORNQUIST | Secretary | — | ||
| BRYAN DUNLAP | Treasurer | — | ||
| PAUL PHILLIPS | Board President | — | ||
| CAROL OREILLY | Board Member | — | ||
| CAROLINE DANFORD | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friedrike Merck | Board President | — | ||
| Julianne Heckert | Board President | — | ||
| Jane Thornquist | Board Member | — | ||
| Bryan Dunlap | Treasurer | — | ||
| Paul Phillips | Board Member | — | ||
| Janice Anderson | Board Member | — | ||
| Ralph Arditi | 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: financial score sits 26 points below the peer median (5 vs. 31).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
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.