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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | 20.3% | 41 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2023 | — | — | 22.5% | 41 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 20.0% | 41 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 20.7% | 41 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 28.9% | 30 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | 14.7% | 39 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | 15.3% | 37 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | 16.3% | 37 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | 16.2% | 37 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | 15.6% | 37 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | 19.8% | 26 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | 14.4% | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | 16.3% | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN PAULSON | Artistic Director | 10.0% of Rev | ||
| NICOLE SPOOR | Board Member | 4.7% of Rev | ||
| LAURA ARNESON | Executive Director | 3.5% of Rev | ||
| STEPHANIE JOHNSON | Board President | — | ||
| BRITTANY CAILLIER | Secretary | — | ||
| SARA DUDLEY-STARTED 922 | Board Member | — | ||
| AMANDA KOSIER | Board Member | — | ||
| GREG SYRUP | Board Member | — | ||
| CASEY HUTTON | Board Member | — | ||
| JEN STONE-STARTED 922 | Board Member | — | ||
| LIGIA DRAGO-THROUGH 922 | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN PAULSON | Artistic Director | 9.6% of Rev | ||
| NICOLE SPOOR | Board Member | 4.4% of Rev | ||
| LAURA ARNESON | Executive Director | 3.9% of Rev | ||
| STEPHANIE JOHNSON | Board President | — | ||
| BRITTANY CAILLIER | Secretary | — | ||
| LIGIA DRAGO | Board Member | — | ||
| AMANDA KOSIER | Board Member | — | ||
| GREG SYRUP | Board Member | — | ||
| CASEY HUTTON | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 20 other orgs in ND with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 11 points above the peer median (45 vs. 34).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 30 → 41 over 5 years (improving by 11 points). A multi-year directional move of this magnitude is a signal worth investigating.
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 20.3% 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.