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 | — | — | — | 48 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 49 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 43 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 44 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 44 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 55 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARLENE KENNEWAY | CHAIRMAN OF BOARD | — | ||
| BRIGITTE NELSON | Board Member | — | ||
| PATRICIA DIAZ-LAWTON | Board President | — | ||
| CARRIE EVERHART | Board Member | — | ||
| KEVIN STAUFFER | Board Member | — | ||
| CAROLA GULICK | Board President | — | ||
| AMY FEATHER | Board Member | — | ||
| HARLEE SCHOLTEN | Board Member | — | ||
| CLAIRE POMEROY | Board Member | — | ||
| GREG SANIAL | Treasurer | — | ||
| NICOLE BERGSMA | Treasurer | — | ||
| MARY JO KULMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| CAROLYN EVANS | Board Member | — | ||
| CAREN KERPRICH | Board Member | — | ||
| ADAM BIRD | Board Member | — | ||
| LIZ HENRY | Board Member | — | ||
| MISSIE ENDRES | Secretary | — | ||
| JUDY SULKA | Board Member | — | ||
| RACHEL YENCHAR | Board Member | — | ||
| COURTNEY LEE | Board Member | — | ||
| DANA DOYLE | Board Member | — | ||
| CASSIDY CARLISLE | Board Member | — | ||
| JOSIE SULKA | STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE | — | ||
| CARLI MAIS | STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE | — | ||
| MARY ANNE ROSELY | ADVISORY BOARD | — | ||
| LAURA BERMAN | ADVISORY BOARD | — | ||
| MARIA DEVOS | ADVISORY BOARD | — | ||
| MELISSA AABERG | ADVISORY BOARD | — | ||
| KATHY VOGELSANG | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARLENE KENNEWAY | CHAIRMAN OF BOARD | — | ||
| BRIGITTE NELSON | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHEN SANFORD | Board Member | — | ||
| CARRIE EVERHART | Board Member | — | ||
| SALLY SHULL | Board Member | — | ||
| SARA ARMBRUSTER | Board Member | — | ||
| AMY FEATHER | Board Member | — | ||
| MARY JO KUHLMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| CAROLYN EVANS | Board Member | — | ||
| PATRICA WARING | Board Member | — | ||
| CHELSEA AUSTIN | Board Member | — | ||
| CESAR GONZALEZ | Board Member | — | ||
| LIZ HENRY | Board Member | — | ||
| JUDY SULKA | Board Member | — | ||
| NICOLE BERGSMA | Board Member | — | ||
| RACHEL YENCHAR | Board Member | — | ||
| MARY ANNE ROSELY | Board President | — | ||
| PATRICIA DIAZ-LAWTON | Board President | — | ||
| CAREN KERPRICH | Treasurer | — | ||
| MISSIE ENDRES | Secretary | — | ||
| MARLENE KENNEWAY | CHAIRMAN OF BOARD | — | ||
| BRIGITTE NELSON | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHEN SANFORD | Board Member | — | ||
| CARRIE EVERHART | Board Member | — | ||
| SALLY SHULL | Board Member | — | ||
| SARA ARMBRUSTER | Board Member | — | ||
| AMY FEATHER | Board Member | — | ||
| MARY JO KUHLMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| CAROLYN EVANS | Board Member | — | ||
| PATRICA WARING | Board Member | — | ||
| CHELSEA AUSTIN | Board Member | — | ||
| CESAR GONZALEZ | Board Member | — | ||
| LIZ HENRY | Board Member | — | ||
| JUDY SULKA | Board Member | — | ||
| MARY ANNE ROSELY | Board President | — | ||
| PATRICIA DIAZ-LAWTON | Board President | — | ||
| CAREN KERPRICH | Treasurer | — | ||
| MISSIE ENDRES | Secretary | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARLENE KENNEWAY | CHAIRMAN OF BOARD | — | ||
| STEPHEN SANFORD | Artistic Director | — | ||
| BRIGITTE NELSON | CO-FOUNDER | — | ||
| RENAE STRITZINGER | Board Member | — | ||
| JUDY SULKA | Board Member | — | ||
| DAN ARGANBRIGHT | Board Member | — | ||
| PATTI DIAZ-LAWTON | Board Member | — | ||
| CARRIE EVERHART | Board Member | — | ||
| SALLY SHULL | Board Member | — | ||
| MARY JO KUHLMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| ROBERT FERRENTINO | Board Member | — | ||
| CAROLYN EVANS | Board Member | — | ||
| SUSAN JONES | Board Member | — | ||
| PATRICIA WARING | Board Member | — | ||
| MARY ANNE ROSELY | Board President | — | ||
| LIZ HENRY | Board President | — | ||
| MISSIE ENDRES | Secretary | — | ||
| CAREN KERPRICH | Treasurer | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 185 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.
What's driving this score
- All-volunteer org with no paid officers — governance signal is neutral (default 50), not absent.
What would change this score
No specific high-impact levers identified — this org's score is balanced across components.
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.