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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | 4.5% | 47 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 3.2% | 55 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2021 | — | — | 8.0% | 54 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 5.5% | 50 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 5.5% | 46 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | 6.0% | 46 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | 4.7% | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | 4.6% | 51 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | 6.3% | 54 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | 3.8% | 47 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | 6.0% | 52 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | 5.4% | 54 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2011 | — | — | 4.0% | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Nicola | Artistic Director | 2.9% of Rev | ||
| Jeremy Blocker | Board Member | 2.0% of Rev | ||
| Lee Ann Gullie | Board Member | 1.2% of Rev | ||
| Kelly Fowler Hunter | Board President | — | ||
| Brian Vollmer | Secretary | — | ||
| Barry Klayman | Treasurer | — | ||
| Barbara Howard | Board President | — | ||
| Jack Bamberger | Board President | — | ||
| Jaye Chen | Board President | — | ||
| Stephen Graham | Board Member | — | ||
| Ayad Akhtar | Board Member | — | ||
| Karyn Bendit | Board Member | — | ||
| Lileana Blain-Cruz | Board Member | — | ||
| Claudia Caffuzzi | Board Member | — | ||
| Rachel Chavkin | Board Member | — | ||
| Barbara Cutler | Board Member | — | ||
| Susan Petersen Kennedy | Board Member | — | ||
| Noel Kirnon | Board Member | — | ||
| Bruce MacAffer | Board Member | — | ||
| Anthony Napoli | Board Member | — | ||
| Kathleen Peratis | Board Member | — | ||
| Heather Randall | Board Member | — | ||
| Jolie Schwab | Board Member | — | ||
| Scott Shay | Board Member | — | ||
| Doug Wright | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES NICOLA | Artistic Director | 2.0% of Rev | ||
| JEREMY BLOCKER | Board Member | 2.0% of Rev | ||
| LEE ANN GULLIE | Board Member | 1.3% of Rev | ||
| Barbara Warner Howard | Board President | — | ||
| Kelly Fowler Hunter | Board President | — | ||
| Jack Bamberger | Board President | — | ||
| Brian Vollmer | Secretary | — | ||
| Barry Klayman | Treasurer | — | ||
| Ayad Akhtar | Board Member | — | ||
| Karyn Bendit | Board Member | — | ||
| Lileana Blain-Cruz | Board Member | — | ||
| Claudia Caffuzzi | Board Member | — | ||
| Rachel Chavkin | Board Member | — | ||
| Jaye Chen | Board Member | — | ||
| Barbara Cutler | Board Member | — | ||
| Stephen Graham | Board Member | — | ||
| Susan Petersen Kennedy | Board Member | — | ||
| Noel Kirnon | Board Member | — | ||
| Anthony Napoli | Board Member | — | ||
| Kathleen Peratis | Board Member | — | ||
| Heather Randall | Board Member | — | ||
| Jolie Schwab | Board Member | — | ||
| Scott Shay | Board Member | — | ||
| Doug Wright | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Nicola | Artistic Director | 2.1% of Rev | ||
| Jeremy Blocker | Board Member | 2.0% of Rev | ||
| Anthony Napoli | Board Member | — | ||
| Ayad Akhtar | Board Member | — | ||
| Barbara Cutler | Board Member | — | ||
| Barbara Warner Howard | Board President | — | ||
| Barry Klayman | Board Member | — | ||
| Brian Vollmer | Secretary | — | ||
| Claudia Caffuzzi | Board Member | — | ||
| Doug Wright | Board Member | — | ||
| Heather Randall | Board Member | — | ||
| Jack Bamberger | Board President | — | ||
| Jaye Chen | Board Member | — | ||
| Jolie Schwab | Board Member | — | ||
| Karyn Bendit | Board Member | — | ||
| Kathleen Peratis | Board Member | — | ||
| Kelly Fowler Hunter | Board President | — | ||
| Lisa Cleff Kurtz | Board Member | — | ||
| Noel Kirnon | Treasurer | — | ||
| Rachel Chavkin | Board Member | — | ||
| Scott Shay | Board Member | — | ||
| Stephen Graham | Board Member | — | ||
| Susan Petersen Kennedy | 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: 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.
Overall score has gone from 46 → 47 over 5 years (improving by 1 points).
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 4.5% 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.