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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | 19.6% | 47 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 21.4% | 45 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 13.6% | 46 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 19.4% | 39 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 19.8% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | 20.4% | 47 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | 22.2% | 39 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | 22.8% | 37 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | 22.8% | 43 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | 20.4% | 43 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | 23.8% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | 20.7% | 37 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 41 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JR CASSIDY | EX DIR (EX-OFFICO) | 10.9% of Rev | ||
| CATHY STICKELS | Board Member | — | ||
| DR EPPECHAL SMALLS | Board Member | — | ||
| ELLEN HACKMAN ZIEGLER | Board Member | — | ||
| JILL KRUETZKAMP | Board President | — | ||
| MARK BAILEY | Board Member | — | ||
| PAULA STEINER | Board President | — | ||
| COURTNEY MCHALE VENARD | Treasurer | — | ||
| TARAH REMY | Board Member | — | ||
| TROY HITCH | Board Member | — | ||
| EVERETT JONES | Board Member | — | ||
| ILLEANA PREGO | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JR CASSIDY | EX DIR (EX-OFFICO) | 10.9% of Rev | ||
| CATHY STICKELS | Board Member | — | ||
| DR EPPECHAL SMALLS | Board Member | — | ||
| ELLEN HACKMAN ZIEGLER | Board Member | — | ||
| JILL KRUETZKAMP | Board President | — | ||
| MARK BAILEY | Board Member | — | ||
| JON STILES | Board Member | — | ||
| PAULA STEINER | Board President | — | ||
| COURTNEY MCHALE | Secretary | — | ||
| ILLEANA PREGO | Board Member | — | ||
| TARAH REMY | Board Member | — | ||
| TROY HITCH | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JR CASSIDY | Executive Director | 12.9% of Rev | ||
| CATHY STICKELS | Board Member | — | ||
| DR EPPECHAL SMALLS | Board Member | — | ||
| ELLEN HACKMAN ZIEGLER | Board Member | — | ||
| FRANK DEETS III | Board Member | — | ||
| JILL KRUETZKAMP | Board President | — | ||
| MARK BAILEY | Board Member | — | ||
| MARYBETH BRANDABUR | Board Member | — | ||
| JON STILES | Board Member | — | ||
| PAULA STEINER | Board President | — | ||
| DANIEL LUEGERING | Treasurer | — | ||
| COURTNEY MCHALE VENARD | Secretary | — | ||
| DAVE WILSON | Board Member | — | ||
| ILLEANA PREGO | Board Member | — | ||
| TARAH REMY | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 56 other orgs in KY with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 32 points above the peer median (60 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 33 → 47 over 5 years (improving by 14 points). A multi-year directional move of this magnitude is a signal worth investigating.
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 19.6% 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.