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 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | — | — | 12.8% | 45 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 39.7% | 38 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Nilles | Artistic Director | 9.4% of Rev | ||
| Sheila Wilcox | Concertmaster | 1.4% of Rev | ||
| Jeralyn Spampinato | Board Member | 0.5% of Rev | ||
| Tracey Gibbens | Board Member | 0.5% of Rev | ||
| Hannah Sipola | Secretary | 0.4% of Rev | ||
| Karen McManus | Treasurer | 0.4% of Rev | ||
| Norman Ferris | Board Member | 0.1% of Rev | ||
| Lynette Pearson | Board Member | 0.0% of Rev | ||
| Julie Sandstede | Board President | 0.0% of Rev | ||
| James Wachter | Board President | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Nilles | Artistic Director | 8.5% of Rev | ||
| Sheila Wilcox | Concertmaster | 1.3% of Rev | ||
| Tracey Gibbens | Board Member | 0.2% of Rev | ||
| James Wachter | Board President | 0.1% of Rev | ||
| Ethan Bexell | Board President | — | ||
| Karen McManus | Treasurer | — | ||
| Hannah Sipola | Seretary | — | ||
| Norman Ferris III | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 175 other orgs in MN with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 13 points above the peer median (50 vs. 37).
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 12.8% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
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.