Steady State
"Operates an international symphony orchestra, chorus, and youth orchestra, providing cultural and educational benefits to cross-border communities in Michigan and Ontario."
— Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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.
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Representative Institutions
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 41 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 52 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 44 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 38 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | 18.8% | 47 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | 25.9% | 42 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK LUMLEY | Board President | — | ||
| SCOTT METZNER | Board President | — | ||
| PATTI OWENS | Treasurer | — | ||
| ROBERT NELSON | Secretary | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN COURY | Board President | — | ||
| MARK LUMLEY | Board President | — | ||
| SCOTT METZNER | Board President | — | ||
| KEN DENNIS | Treasurer | — | ||
| ROBERT NELSON | Secretary | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN COURY | Board President | — | ||
| G FIRMAN BENTLEY | Board President | — | ||
| SCOTT METZNER | Board President | — | ||
| KEN DENNIS | Treasurer | — | ||
| ROBERT NELSON | Secretary | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 186 other orgs in MI with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 17 points above the peer median (45 vs. 28).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 38 → 41 over 5 years (improving by 3 points).
What's driving this score
- All-volunteer org with no paid officers — governance signal is neutral (default 50), not absent.
- 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.