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 | — | — | 16.8% | 45 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 14.0% | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 19.5% | 49 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 15.8% | 49 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 12.1% | 47 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | 15.1% | 45 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | 13.6% | 47 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | 7.6% | 42 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | 8.2% | 42 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | 6.5% | 36 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | 7.3% | 42 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 40 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2011 | — | — | 6.4% | 40 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Coogan | Executive Dir. | 11.5% of Rev | ||
| Paul Caldwell | Artistic Director | 10.4% of Rev | ||
| Kevin Plambeck | Board President | — | ||
| Don Riling | Board President | — | ||
| Daniel Fleming | Secretary | — | ||
| David Nilsson | Treasurer | — | ||
| Valorie Osterman | Board Member | — | ||
| Meisha Wangerin | Board Member | — | ||
| Ron Douglas | Board Member | — | ||
| Debiruth Stanford | Board Member | — | ||
| Gretchen Olsen-Jacobsen | Board Member | — | ||
| James Todd | Board Member | — | ||
| Bobby Sergent Jr | Board Member | — | ||
| James Todd | Board Member | — | ||
| April Cook | Board Member | — | ||
| Martha T Buchta-Spevack | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL CALDWELL | Artistic Director | 8.5% of Rev | ||
| KAREN LANE | Executive Director | 6.1% of Rev | ||
| SONYA BUMSTEIN | Treasurer | 4.5% of Rev | ||
| APRIL COOK | Board President | — | ||
| BROOKS GLENN | Board President | — | ||
| ED DARR | Secretary | — | ||
| TARA STREET | Treasurer | — | ||
| JACKSON COOPER | Board Member | — | ||
| RON DOUGLAS | Board Member | — | ||
| BILL FREEBERG | Board Member | — | ||
| BRICK GEORGE | Board Member | — | ||
| MITCHELL C HUNTER | Board Member | — | ||
| MARIE K HUTCHINS | Board Member | — | ||
| ZHENYA LAVY | Board Member | — | ||
| KEVIN MAIFELD | Board Member | — | ||
| JAMES MURTAUGH | Board Member | — | ||
| WENDY NORCROSS | Board Member | — | ||
| GRETCHEN OLSEN-JACOBSEN | Board Member | — | ||
| BILL SECHTER | Board Member | — | ||
| MEISHA WANGERIN | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL CALDWELL | Artistic Director | 9.2% of Rev | ||
| KAREN LANE | Executive Director | 6.5% of Rev | ||
| ZHENYA LAVY | Board Member | — | ||
| KEVIN MAIFELD | Board Member | — | ||
| JAMES MURTAUGH | Board Member | — | ||
| WENDY NORCROSS | Board Member | — | ||
| BILL SECHTER | Board Member | — | ||
| TARA STREET | Board Member | — | ||
| MEISHA WANGERIN | Board Member | — | ||
| APRIL COOK | Board President | — | ||
| GRETCHEN OLSEN-JACOBSEN | Secretary | — | ||
| EDWARD DARR II | Treasurer | — | ||
| BETH BATCHELDER | Board Member | — | ||
| JACKSON COOPER | Board Member | — | ||
| RON DOUGLAS | Board Member | — | ||
| BILL FREEBERG | Board Member | — | ||
| BRICK GEORGE | Board Member | — | ||
| BROOKS GLENN | Board Member | — | ||
| MITCH HUNTER | Board Member | — | ||
| MARIE HUTCHINS | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL CALDWELL | Artistic Director | 8.6% of Rev | ||
| KAREN LANE | Executive Director | 6.0% of Rev | ||
| KEVIN MAIFELD | Board President | — | ||
| APRIL COOK | Vice President | — | ||
| GRETCHEN OLSON-JACOBSON | Secretary | — | ||
| EDWARD DARR III | Treasurer | — | ||
| BETH BATCHELDER | Board Member | — | ||
| TRACY BOWENS | Board Member | — | ||
| LORA DAVIS | Board Member | — | ||
| ANGELA FORSA | Board Member | — | ||
| BRICK GEORGE | Board Member | — | ||
| BROOKS GLENN | Board Member | — | ||
| MICHAEL HUGHES | Board Member | — | ||
| MITCH HUNTER | Board Member | — | ||
| ZHENYA LAVY | Board Member | — | ||
| JAMES MURTAUGH | Board Member | — | ||
| WENDY NORCROSS | Board Member | — | ||
| BILL SECHTER | Board Member | — | ||
| TARA STREET | Board Member | — | ||
| MEISHA WANGERIN | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 235 other orgs in WA 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 16.8% 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.