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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | 27.1% | 48 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 26.2% | 48 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 28.3% | 46 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 36.2% | 46 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | 25.0% | 48 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | 20.8% | 45 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | 21.5% | 45 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | 22.7% | 45 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | 18.1% | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | 15.4% | 47 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | 14.4% | 44 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | 16.8% | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | 16.4% | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL LAWRENCE | Executive Director | 17.9% of Rev | ||
| MARYA MARTIN | Artistic Director | 9.4% of Rev | ||
| KENNETH S DAVIDSON | CHAIRMAN | — | ||
| JUDITH LITTLE | Board Member | — | ||
| ANNE GILCHRIST HALL | Board Member | — | ||
| HELEN MEATES | Treasurer | — | ||
| SANDRA R MEYER | Board Member | — | ||
| PAIGE L NAGLE | Board Member | — | ||
| KATHERYN C PATTERSON | Board Member | — | ||
| JOSEPH L RICE III | Board Member | — | ||
| ARLENE ALDA | Board Member | — | ||
| PAUL B GRIDLEY | Board Member | — | ||
| STEVEN N RAPPAPORT | Board Member | — | ||
| ANA R DANIEL | Board Member | — | ||
| BILLY HULT | Board Member | — | ||
| JOYCE MENSCHEL | Board Member | — | ||
| EDWARD D BURKE JR | Board Member | — | ||
| GABRIELLA SULTANIK ELGHANAYAN | Board Member | — | ||
| FRANCI J BLASSBERG | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL LAWRENCE | Executive Director | 17.7% of Rev | ||
| MARYA MARTIN | Artistic Director | 7.2% of Rev | ||
| KENNETH S DAVIDSON | CHAIRMAN | — | ||
| JUDITH LITTLE | Board Member | — | ||
| ANNE GILCHRIST HALL | Board Member | — | ||
| HELEN MEATES | Treasurer | — | ||
| SANDRA R MEYER | Board Member | — | ||
| PAIGE L NAGLE | Board Member | — | ||
| KATHERYN C PATTERSON | Board Member | — | ||
| JOSEPH L RICE III | Board Member | — | ||
| PETER P D' ANGELO | Board Member | — | ||
| ARLENE ALDA | Board Member | — | ||
| PAUL B GRIDLEY | Board Member | — | ||
| STEVEN N RAPPAPORT | Board Member | — | ||
| ANA R DANIEL | Board Member | — | ||
| BILLY HULT | Board Member | — | ||
| JOYCE MENSCHEL | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL LAWRENCE | Executive Director | 16.2% of Rev | ||
| MARYA MARTIN | Artistic Director | 5.1% of Rev | ||
| KENNETH S DAVIDSON | CHAIRMAN | — | ||
| JUDITH LITTLE | Board Member | — | ||
| ANNE GILCHRIST HALL | Board Member | — | ||
| HELEN MEATES | Treasurer | — | ||
| SANDRA R MEYER | Board Member | — | ||
| PAIGE L NAGLE | Board Member | — | ||
| KATHERYN C PATTERSON | Board Member | — | ||
| JOSEPH L RICE III | Board Member | — | ||
| PETER P D' ANGELO | Board Member | — | ||
| ARLENE ALDA | Board Member | — | ||
| PAUL B GRIDLEY | Board Member | — | ||
| STEVEN N RAPPAPORT | Board Member | — | ||
| ANA R DANIEL | Board Member | — | ||
| BILLY HULT | Board Member | — | ||
| JOYCE MENSCHEL | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL LAWRENCE | Executive Director | 16.1% of Rev | ||
| MARYA MARTIN | Artistic Director | 5.3% of Rev | ||
| KENNETH S DAVIDSON | CHAIRMAN | — | ||
| JUDITH LITTLE | Board Member | — | ||
| ANNE GILCHRIST HALL | Board Member | — | ||
| HELEN MEATES | Treasurer | — | ||
| SANDRA R MEYER | Board Member | — | ||
| PAIGE L NAGLE | Board Member | — | ||
| KATHERYN C PATTERSON | Board Member | — | ||
| JOSEPH L RICE III | Board Member | — | ||
| PETER P D' ANGELO | Board Member | — | ||
| ARLENE ALDA | Board Member | — | ||
| PAUL B GRIDLEY | Board Member | — | ||
| STEVEN N RAPPAPORT | Board Member | — | ||
| ANA R DANIEL | 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.
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 27.1% is modestly above the sector's healthy band (18–22%) — worth monitoring.
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).
- Reduce top-officer compensation from 27.1% to under 22% of revenue — would move governance score by ~10 points.
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.