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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | — | — | 55.0% | 38 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 53.6% | 44 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 39 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 25 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 25 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 39 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renee Baldwin | Board Member | 28.9% of Rev | ||
| Dana Sadava | Artistic Director | 26.0% of Rev | ||
| Seth Jaffe | Board President | — | ||
| Nance Becker | Secretary | — | ||
| Jen Feigal | Board Member | — | ||
| Merrie Jaffe | Board Member | — | ||
| Jay Williams | Board Member | — | ||
| Jim Chestnut | Treasurer | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Dinsel | Executive Director | 33.7% of Rev | ||
| Dana Sadava | Artistic Director | 19.3% of Rev | ||
| Seth Jaffe | Board President | — | ||
| Nance Becker | Secretary | — | ||
| Jen Feigal | Board Member | — | ||
| Jay Williams | Board Member | — | ||
| Jim Chestnut | Treasurer | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 829 other orgs in CA with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: governance score sits 8 points below the peer median (42 vs. 50).
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 55.0% is well above the sector's 90th percentile (healthy band: 18–22%).
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Reduce top-officer compensation from 55.0% to under 22% of revenue — would move governance score by ~40 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.