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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | 7.9% | 48 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 4.0% | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 11.6% | 48 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 4.2% | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 5.9% | 50 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | 4.0% | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | 4.5% | 53 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | 3.9% | 53 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | 4.0% | 55 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | 1.9% | 55 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2013 | — | — | 2.2% | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | 3.6% | 49 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2011 | — | — | 6.7% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Abraham | Artistic Director | 3.9% of Rev | ||
| Kathryn M Lipuma | Executive Director | 3.9% of Rev | ||
| Jaime Freeman | Board President | — | ||
| Gillian Goodman | Board President | — | ||
| Judy Rauh | Board President | — | ||
| Elaine Tinberg | Board President | — | ||
| Linda Umans | Board President | — | ||
| Katie Florig | Treasurer | — | ||
| Savi Pai | Secretary | — | ||
| Sara Cohan | Board Member | — | ||
| Nicole Elipas Doherty | Board Member | — | ||
| Bruce Grieve | Board Member | — | ||
| Tom Hodges | Board Member | — | ||
| Christopher N Knight | Board Member | — | ||
| Russ Mayerfeld | Board Member | — | ||
| Lloyd Morgan | Board Member | — | ||
| Michael Petersen | Board Member | — | ||
| Christopher S Pfaff | Board Member | — | ||
| Danae Prousis | Board Member | — | ||
| Steven Scheyer | Board Member | — | ||
| Sonia Smith-Evans | Board Member | — | ||
| Stephanie Sick | Board Member | — | ||
| Mary Pat Studdert | Board Member | — | ||
| Donna Tropp | Board Member | — | ||
| Kendra Wallace | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn M Lipuma | Executive Director | 4.3% of Rev | ||
| Michael Halberstam | Artistic Director | 4.0% of Rev | ||
| Mary Pat Studdert | Board President | — | ||
| Gillian Goodman | Board President | — | ||
| Beth L Kronfeld | Board President | — | ||
| Tom Hodges | Board President | — | ||
| Elaine Tinberg | Board President | — | ||
| Linda Umans | Board President | — | ||
| Jaime Freeman | Treasurer | — | ||
| Benjamin Cohen | Secretary | — | ||
| Savi Pai | Secretary | — | ||
| Sara Cohan | Board Member | — | ||
| Nicole Elipas Doherty | Board Member | — | ||
| Katie Florig | Board Member | — | ||
| Bruce Grieve | Board Member | — | ||
| Christopher N Knight | Board Member | — | ||
| Russ Mayerfeld | Board Member | — | ||
| Lloyd Morgan | Board Member | — | ||
| Michael Petersen | Board Member | — | ||
| Christopher S Pfaff | Board Member | — | ||
| Sonia Smith-Evans | Board Member | — | ||
| Stephanie Sick | Board Member | — | ||
| Kendra Wallace | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn M Lipuma | Executive Director | 3.5% of Rev | ||
| Michael Halberstam | Artistic Director | 3.5% of Rev | ||
| Thomas Hodges | Treasurer | — | ||
| Benjamin Cohen | Secretary | — | ||
| Janice Beck | Board Member | — | ||
| Julie Bernstein | Board Member | — | ||
| Sara Cohan | Board Member | — | ||
| Jaime Freeman | Board Member | — | ||
| Christopher Gould | Board Member | — | ||
| David N Knapp | Board Member | — | ||
| Christopher N Knight | Board Member | — | ||
| Russ Mayerfeld | Board Member | — | ||
| Lloyd Morgan | Board Member | — | ||
| Roberta Olshansky | Board Member | — | ||
| Michael Petersen | Board Member | — | ||
| Christopher S Pfaff | Board Member | — | ||
| Lizzy Scheinfeld | Board Member | — | ||
| Stephanie Sick | Board Member | — | ||
| Seth Traxler | Board Member | — | ||
| Kendra Wallace | Board Member | — | ||
| Mary Pat Studdert | Board President | — | ||
| Gillian Goodman | Board President | — | ||
| Beth L Kronfeld | Board President | — | ||
| Jennifer Litowitz | Board President | — | ||
| Elaine Tinberg | Board President | — | ||
| Linda Umans | Board President | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Halberstam | Artistic Director | 3.7% of Rev | ||
| Kathryn M Lipuma | Executive Director | 3.7% of Rev | ||
| Jennifer Litowitz | Board President | — | ||
| Elaine Tinberg | Board President | — | ||
| Linda Umans | Board President | — | ||
| Thomas Hodges | Treasurer | — | ||
| Richard M Lipton | Secretary | — | ||
| Michael Petersen | Board Member | — | ||
| Janice Beck | Board Member | — | ||
| Julie Bernstein | Board Member | — | ||
| Sara Cohan | Board Member | — | ||
| Benjamin Cohen | Board Member | — | ||
| Joseph G Dillon | Board Member | — | ||
| Christopher Gould | Board Member | — | ||
| David N Knapp | Board Member | — | ||
| Christopher N Knight | Board Member | — | ||
| Russ Mayerfeld | Board Member | — | ||
| Lloyd Morgan | Board Member | — | ||
| Roberta Olshansky | Board Member | — | ||
| Christopher S Pfaff | Board Member | — | ||
| Lizzy Scheinfeld | Board Member | — | ||
| Stephanie Sick | Board Member | — | ||
| Seth Traxler | Board Member | — | ||
| Kendra Wallace | Board Member | — | ||
| Mary Pat Studdert | Board President | — | ||
| Gillian Goodman | Board President | — | ||
| Beth L Kronfeld | Board President | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 195 other orgs in IL with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 28 points above the peer median (60 vs. 32).
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 7.9% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- 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.