Mission Drift
What does this mean?
Highly volatile revenue swings year over year paired with fluctuating Program Scores. The organization is constantly pivoting to chase restricted grant funding rather than building a sustainable core.
The Path Forward
The Lodestar
A radical recommitment to the core mission. It requires the organization to gain the strength to say 'no' to restricted funding that pulls them away from their true purpose.
Title
Representative Institutions
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2022 | — | — | 125.7% | 35 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 39.2% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 11.5% | 45 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 54 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 25 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 25 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 25 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 43 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 43 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Hastings | Youth Instructor | 42.9% of Rev | ||
| Katherine Wiseman | Board Member | 29.3% of Rev | ||
| Katherine Dolan | Board President | 19.5% of Rev | ||
| Firas Alexander | Vice President | 17.4% of Rev | ||
| Danielle Malenock | Productions Manager | 10.1% of Rev | ||
| Drew McCall | Productions Manager | 6.5% of Rev | ||
| Eric Schwartz | Treasurer | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Wiseman | Instructor | 32.7% of Rev | ||
| Katherine Dolan | Board Member | 26.0% of Rev | ||
| Phoebe Kozinets | Instructor | 10.8% of Rev | ||
| Firas Alexander | Board Member | 3.9% of Rev |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Wiseman | RECESS Head Instructor | 19.5% of Rev | ||
| Katherine Dolan | Board Member | — | ||
| Kevin Reader | Board Member | — | ||
| Hailey Reeves | Board Member | — | ||
| Redding Tews | Board Member | — | ||
| Elizabeth Kaniecki | Community & Special Events Blogger | — | ||
| Danielle Malenock | Productions Manager | — | ||
| Matt Barbera | Executive Director | — | ||
| Katherine Dolan | Board Member | — | ||
| Kevin Reader | Board Member | — | ||
| Hailey Reeves | Board Member | — | ||
| Redding Tews | Board Member | — | ||
| Elizabeth Kaniecki | Community & Special Events Blogger | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Fewer than 3 peers found in IL for this NTEE subcategory; peer comparison would not be statistically meaningful.
5-year trend: Mission Drift
Highly volatile revenue swings year over year paired with fluctuating Program Scores. The organization is constantly pivoting to chase restricted grant funding rather than building a sustainable core.
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 125.7% is well above the sector's 90th percentile (healthy band: 18–22%).
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Reduce top-officer compensation from 125.7% to under 22% of revenue — would move governance score by ~40 points.
- 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.