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 | — | — | 29.5% | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 33.2% | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 28.4% | 38 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 34.5% | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 43.4% | 21 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | 36.5% | 24 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | 42.4% | 28 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | 17.7% | 37 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | 18.4% | 37 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | 20.3% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | 15.2% | 37 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | 27.3% | 36 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2011 | — | — | 15.0% | 35 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDY FORTIER | EXECUTIVE DI | 14.7% of Rev | ||
| ZUILL BAILEY | Artistic Director | 4.8% of Rev | ||
| LON GARRISION | Board President | — | ||
| ALEX SMITH | Treasurer | — | ||
| CHRISTY CIAMBOR | Secretary | — | ||
| JACOB SOBOLEFF | Board Member | — | ||
| JANET SCHEMPF | Board Member | — | ||
| JUDITH MITCHELL | Board Member | — | ||
| ZANE JONES | Board Member | — | ||
| LAURA HAYWOOD | Board President | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDY FORTIER | EXECUTIVE DI | 14.2% of Rev | ||
| ZUILL BAILEY | Artistic Director | 5.1% of Rev | ||
| CHRISTY CIAMBOR | Board Member | — | ||
| JACOB SOBOLEFF | Board Member | — | ||
| VICKI VAN FLEET | Board Member | — | ||
| MADELEIN LEFEBVRE | Board Member | — | ||
| JANET SCHEMPF | Board Member | — | ||
| ZANE JONES | Board President | — | ||
| LON GARRISION | Board President | — | ||
| ALEX SMITH | Treasurer | — | ||
| LAURA HAYWOOD | Secretary | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGINA SCHAPP | PRIOR EXEC. | 8.4% of Rev | ||
| WILLIAM RANSOM | Artistic Director | 7.7% of Rev | ||
| SANDY FORTIER | EXECUTIVE DI | 6.2% of Rev | ||
| CHRISTY CIAMBOR | Board Member | — | ||
| MADELEINE LEFEBVRE | Board Member | — | ||
| JACOB SOBOLEFF | Board Member | — | ||
| ANNA EDGERLY-MOORE | Board Member | — | ||
| LON GARRISON | Board Member | — | ||
| LAURA HAYWOOD | Board Member | — | ||
| JANET SCHEMPF | Board Member | — | ||
| ANNIE BARTHLOMEW | PRIOR SECRET | — | ||
| ZANE JONES | Board President | — | ||
| ALEX SMITH | Treasurer | — | ||
| VICKI VANFLEET | Board President | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 29 other orgs in AK with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 9 points below the peer median (25 vs. 34).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 21 → 32 over 5 years (improving by 11 points). A multi-year directional move of this magnitude is a signal worth investigating.
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 29.5% is modestly above the sector's healthy band (18–22%) — worth monitoring.
- 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 29.5% to under 22% of revenue — would move governance score by ~15 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.