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 | — | — | 25.8% | 41 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 13.0% | 36 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 21.0% | 47 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 52 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 57 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 57 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 57 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 53 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 57 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 57 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 57 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2010 | — | — | — | 57 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronda P Respess | Executive Director | 11.3% of Rev | ||
| VIrginia R Fairchild | Board Member | 10.8% of Rev | ||
| Beattie Wood | Chairman | — | ||
| Hamilton Smith | Board Member | — | ||
| Edie Bostic | Board Member | — | ||
| Jun-Ching Lin | Board Member | — | ||
| Lynn Eden | Board Member | — | ||
| Shelley McGehee | Board Member | — | ||
| Lachlan McBane | Board Member | — | ||
| Willliam Fred Scott | Board Member | — | ||
| Alex Simmons | Board Member | — | ||
| Peggy Stapleton | Board Member | — | ||
| Alison Thompson | Board Member | — | ||
| Adair White | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronda P Respess | Executive Director | 10.4% of Rev | ||
| Willliam Fred Scott | Board Member | — | ||
| Lachlan McBane | Board Member | — | ||
| Shelley McGehee | Board Member | — | ||
| Alex Simmons | Board Member | — | ||
| Adair White | Board Member | — | ||
| Alison Thompson | Board Member | — | ||
| Peggy Stapleton | Board Member | — | ||
| Edie Bostic | Board Member | — | ||
| Hamilton Smith | Board Member | — | ||
| Beattie Wood | Chairman | — | ||
| Ginny Fairchild | Board Member | — | ||
| David Magee | Board Member | — | ||
| Lynn Eden | Board Member | — | ||
| Jun-Ching Lin | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Simmons | Treasurer | — | ||
| Peggy Stapleton | Board Member | — | ||
| Ginny Fairchild | Board Member | — | ||
| Jun-Ching Lin | Board Member | — | ||
| Alison Thompson | Board Member | — | ||
| David Magee | Board Member | — | ||
| Adair White | Board Member | — | ||
| Lachlan McBane | Board Member | — | ||
| William F Scott | Board Member | — | ||
| Edie Bostic | Board Member | — | ||
| Lynn Eden Allen | Board Member | — | ||
| Sally Gable | Board Member | — | ||
| Betty Fuller | Board Member | — | ||
| Lane Coe | Board Member | — | ||
| Hamilton Smith | Past Chairman | — | ||
| Beattie Wood | Chairman | — | ||
| Ronda P Respess | Board President | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 142 other orgs in GA with NTEE prefix A2.
Most-divergent component: governance score sits 35 points below the peer median (42 vs. 77).
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 25.8% 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).
- Reduce top-officer compensation from 25.8% to under 22% of revenue — would move governance score by ~8 points.
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.