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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 68 | Stable | Stable Watch | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 60 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 54 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 48 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 39 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 39 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 55 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 55 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deanna Sullivan | Board President | — | ||
| Greg Runyard | Board Member | — | ||
| Bess Johnson | Secretary | — | ||
| Makynzie Ashbaugh | Treasurer | — | ||
| Elizabeth Merriman | Board Member | — | ||
| David Sammons | Board Member | — | ||
| Megan Hickman | Board Member | — | ||
| Kevin Hart | Board Member | — | ||
| Emily Noel | Board President | — | ||
| Mike Blitstein | Board Member | — | ||
| John Sivak | Board Member | — | ||
| Jessica Kent | Board Member | — | ||
| Melissa Jennings | Board Member | — | ||
| Sam Phemister | Board Member | — | ||
| Nicole Pittman | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Higginson | Board Member | — | ||
| Kevin Hart | Board Member | — | ||
| Glenn Smith | Board Member | — | ||
| Greg Runyard | Board Member | — | ||
| Jasmine French | Board Member | — | ||
| Reggie Guyton | Board Member | — | ||
| June Chapelle | Board Member | — | ||
| Kaitlyn Vandermaiden | Board Member | — | ||
| Kelly Robertson | Board Member | — | ||
| Liz Brown Reeves | Treasurer | — | ||
| Jen Gronewold | Chairman | — | ||
| Stacy Kolaz | Board President | — | ||
| Deanna Sullivan | Board President | — | ||
| Dave Sammons | Executive Dir. | — | ||
| Mary Young | Executive Dir. | — | ||
| Jacob Deters | Chairman | — | ||
| Bess Johnson | Secretary | — | ||
| Sam Phemister | Board Member | — | ||
| Kevin Hart | Board Member | — | ||
| Glenn Smith | Board Member | — | ||
| Greg Runyard | Board President | — | ||
| Emily Noel | Board Member | — | ||
| Beth Kretzinger | Board Member | — | ||
| John Sivak | Board Member | — | ||
| Jessica Kent | Board Member | — | ||
| Melissa Jennings | Board Member | — | ||
| Makynzie Ashbaugh | Treasurer | — | ||
| Stacy Kolaz | Board President | — | ||
| Deanna Sullivan | Board President | — | ||
| Dave Sammons | Executive Dir. | — | ||
| Bess Johnson | Secretary | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Brown Reeves | Treasurer | — | ||
| Jen Gronewold | Chairman | — | ||
| Stacy Kolaz | Board President | — | ||
| Cynthia Higginson | Board Member | — | ||
| Deanna Sullivan | Board President | — | ||
| Dave Sammons | Executive Dir. | — | ||
| Mary Young | Executive Dir. | — | ||
| Jacob Deters | Chairman | — | ||
| Kevin Hart | Board Member | — | ||
| Glenn Smith | Board Member | — | ||
| Greg Runyard | Board Member | — | ||
| Jasmine French | Board Member | — | ||
| Reggie Guyton | Board Member | — | ||
| Bess Johnson | Secretary | — | ||
| June Chapelle | Board Member | — | ||
| Kaitlyn Vandermaiden | Board Member | — | ||
| Kelly Robertson | Board Member | — | ||
| Liz Brown Reeves | Treasurer | — | ||
| Jen Gronewold | Board President | — | ||
| Trisha Headman | Secretary | — | ||
| Cynthia Higginson | Board President | — | ||
| Tammy Kuhn Schnell | Board Member | — | ||
| DJ Rudd | Board Member | — | ||
| Jacob Deters | Board Member | — | ||
| Andrew Rains | Board Member | — | ||
| Roger Finnell | Board Member | — | ||
| Shawn Smith | Board Member | — | ||
| Mary Young | Board Member | — | ||
| Jasmine French | Board Member | — | ||
| Reggie Guyton | Board Member | — | ||
| Bess Johnson | Board Member | — | ||
| Carly Stroud | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Brown Reeves | Treasurer | — | ||
| Jen Gronewold | Board President | — | ||
| Trisha Headman | Secretary | — | ||
| Cynthia Higginson | Board President | — | ||
| Tammy Kuhn Schnell | Board Member | — | ||
| DJ Rudd | Board Member | — | ||
| Jacob Deters | Board Member | — | ||
| Andrew Rains | Board Member | — | ||
| Roger Finnell | Board Member | — | ||
| Shawn Smith | Board Member | — | ||
| Mary Young | Board Member | — | ||
| Jasmine French | Board Member | — | ||
| Reggie Guyton | Board Member | — | ||
| Bess Johnson | Board Member | — | ||
| Carly Stroud | Board Member | — |
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: financial score sits 65 points above the peer median (100 vs. 35).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
What's driving this score
- All-volunteer org with no paid officers — governance signal is neutral (default 50), not absent.
- Net assets declined for 4 consecutive years of deficit spending; cash runway narrowing.
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Stabilize program expenses or grow earned-income revenue to break the consecutive-deficit pattern (~8 points to financial score).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.