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 | Hidden | Hidden | 23.7% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2023 | — | — | 12.1% | 38 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 11.6% | 41 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 48 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 52 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 52 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SPENCER | Executive Director | 23.4% of Rev | ||
| ROBERT ZIEROLF | Treasurer | 0.3% of Rev | ||
| DONNA GRENNELL | Board Member | — | ||
| KAYLA SPRINGER | Board Member | — | ||
| NICK PHOTINOS | Board Member | — | ||
| ADRIAN CUNNINGHAM TAKIYAH | Board President | — | ||
| MARC W KATZ | Secretary | — | ||
| RICHARD FRESHWATER | Treasurer | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SPENCER | Board President | 7.8% of Rev | ||
| ADRIAN CUNNINGHAM | Board President | — | ||
| ROBERT ZIEROLF | Treasurer | — | ||
| JAMES ENGLERT JR | Secretary | — | ||
| DONNA GRENNELL | Board Member | — | ||
| QUIERA LEVY-SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| AWADAGIN PRATT | Board Member | — | ||
| KAYLA SPRINGER | Board Member | — | ||
| RICHARD FRESHWATER | Treasurer | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REUEL ASH | Board President | — | ||
| ROBERT ZIEROLF | Treasurer | — | ||
| MARILYN MAAG | Secretary | — | ||
| ADRIAN CUNNINGHAM | Board Member | — | ||
| JAMES ENGLERT JR | Board President | — | ||
| DONNA GRINNELL | Board Member | — | ||
| KENNETH GRIFFITHS | Board Member | — | ||
| KAREN KIM | Board Member | — | ||
| JONATHAN LIPPINCOTT | Board Member | — | ||
| NANCY LIPPINCOTT | Board Member | — | ||
| AWADAGIN PRATT | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHANIE RICHARDSON | Board Member | — | ||
| TYLER ROE | Board Member | — | ||
| JOHN SPENCER | Board Member | — | ||
| KAYLA SPRINGER | Board Member | — | ||
| RICHARD FRESHWATER | Treasurer | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 330 other orgs in OH with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 20 points below the peer median (35 vs. 55).
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 23.7% is modestly above the sector's healthy band (18–22%) — worth monitoring.
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).
- 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.