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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 57 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 57 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 53 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 57 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 55 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 55 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nis Kildegaard | Board President | — | ||
| Elaine Sullivan | Treasurer | — | ||
| Barbara Oberfest | Board Member | — | ||
| David Behnke | Board President | — | ||
| Kansas Brew | Secretary | — | ||
| Ed Cheal | Board Member | — | ||
| Barbara Lopes | Board Member | — | ||
| Betsy VanLandingham | Board Member | — | ||
| Judy Crawford | Board Member | — | ||
| Ann Palches | Board Member | — | ||
| Dave Schweizer | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Butterick | Board President | — | ||
| Carolee Stewart | Board President | — | ||
| Ellie Beth | Secretary | — | ||
| Kris Vrooman | Treasurer | — | ||
| Paula Lyons | Secretary | — | ||
| Nis Kildegard | Board Member | — | ||
| Paul Doherty | Board Member | — | ||
| Marilyn Freeman | Board Member | — | ||
| Barbara Oberfest | Board Member | — | ||
| Peggy Schwier | Board Member | — | ||
| Brad Austin | Board Member | — | ||
| Nancy Blank | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Butterick | Board President | — | ||
| Carolee Stewart | Board President | — | ||
| Paula Lyons | Secretary | — | ||
| Kris Vrooman | Treasurer | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 245 other orgs in MA with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 38 points above the peer median (80 vs. 42).
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.
- Two consecutive years of deficit spending.
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Stabilize program expenses or grow earned-income revenue to break the consecutive-deficit pattern (~8 points to financial score).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.