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 | — | |
| 2024 | — | — | 15.9% | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 47.9% | 44 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 53 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 53 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Cooper | Board Member | 11.0% of Rev | ||
| Amanda Harrington | Chorale Manager | 4.8% of Rev | ||
| Susan Youngs | Board President | — | ||
| Elizabeth Durfee Hengen | Board President | — | ||
| Richard Nelson | Secretary | — | ||
| Roger Wellington | Treasurer | — | ||
| Rae Easter | Board President | — | ||
| Meredith Funston | Fundraising | — | ||
| Tracy Ruffino | Marketing & Communications | — | ||
| Carl Thunberg | Venues | — | ||
| BJ Entwisle | Board President | — | ||
| Sue Berlenbach | Membership | — | ||
| Regina Wall | Publicity | — | ||
| Walt Trachim | Operations | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Cooper | Board Member | 10.0% of Rev | ||
| Elizabeth Blood | Collaborative Pianist | 4.6% of Rev | ||
| Amanda Harrington | Chorale Manager | 4.3% of Rev | ||
| Elibet Chase | Board President | — | ||
| Elizabeth Durfee Hengen | Board President | — | ||
| Richard Nelson | Secretary | — | ||
| Roger Wellington | Treasurer | — | ||
| Sue Berlenbach | Membership | — | ||
| Susanne Desrosiers | Fundraising | — | ||
| Meredith Funston | Board President | — | ||
| BJ Entwisle | Board President | — | ||
| Ruth Heath | Treasurer | — | ||
| Lee Leppanen | Board President | — | ||
| Carl Thunberg | Venues | — | ||
| Regina Wall | Publicity | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 65 other orgs in NH with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: governance score sits 28 points below the peer median (45 vs. 73).
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 15.9% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
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).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.