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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | — | — | 10.6% | 42 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2022 | — | — | 11.4% | 42 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 37.1% | 40 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 19.2% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | 10.8% | 41 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | 23.0% | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | 59.0% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | 65.1% | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | 50.9% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 42 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | 12.5% | 42 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2011 | — | — | 11.9% | 38 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORY DOBRIN | Artistic Director | 5.3% of Rev | ||
| ELIZABETH HARLER STEPHENS | Executive Director | 5.3% of Rev | ||
| MARTHA COOPER | Board President | — | ||
| JENNY PALMER | Board President | — | ||
| AMY MINTER | Treasurer | — | ||
| MARY LYNN BERGMAN-RALLIS | Secretary | — | ||
| MARTIE BARYLICK | Board Member | — | ||
| JAMES CP BERRY | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH HARLER STEPHENS | Executive Director | 4.4% of Rev | ||
| TORY DOBRIN | Artistic Director | 3.3% of Rev | ||
| MARTHA COOPER | Board President | — | ||
| JENNY PALEMER | Board President | — | ||
| MARY LYNN BERGMAN-RALLIS | Board Member | — | ||
| JAMES CP BERRY | Board Member | — | ||
| AMY MINTER | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORY DOBRIN | Treasurer | 4.7% of Rev | ||
| ELIZABETH HARLER STEPHENS | GENERAL MANAGER | 4.4% of Rev | ||
| JAMES CP BERRY | BOARD | — | ||
| AMY MINTER | BOARD | — | ||
| JENNY PALMER | Board Member | — | ||
| VAUGHAN DE KIRBY | Board President | — | ||
| MARTHA COOPER | Board President | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORY DOBRIN | Treasurer | 4.3% of Rev | ||
| ELIZABETH HARLER STEPHENS | GENERAL MANAGER | 3.4% of Rev | ||
| JAMES CP BERRY | BOARD | — | ||
| AMY MINTER | BOARD | — | ||
| JENNY PALMER | Board Member | — | ||
| VAUGHAN DE KIRBY | Board President | — | ||
| MARTHA COOPER | Board President | — |
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: program score sits 31 points above the peer median (60 vs. 29).
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 10.6% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
- 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.