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 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 52 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 38 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 48 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 44 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES BURPEE | Board President | — | ||
| GARY WALKER | Secretary | — | ||
| PEGGY MURPHY | 23-24 TREASU | — | ||
| PEGGY COUTCHIE | Board Member | — | ||
| MICHAEL DESPRES | Board Member | — | ||
| MATTHEW VICARI | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES BURPEE | CHAIRMAN | — | ||
| PEGGY COUTCHIE | Board Member | — | ||
| MICHAEL DESPRES | Board Member | — | ||
| PEGGY MURPHY | Treasurer | — | ||
| MATTHEW VICARI | Board Member | — | ||
| GARY WALKER | Secretary | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUCK BURPEE | Board Member | — | ||
| MICHAEL DESPRES | Board Member | — | ||
| PEGGY MURPHY | Treasurer | — | ||
| BILL SCARBROUGH | Board President | — | ||
| GARY WALKER | Secretary | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUCK BURPEE | Board Member | — | ||
| MICHAEL DESPRES | Board Member | — | ||
| PEGGY MURPHY | Treasurer | — | ||
| BILL SCARBROUGH | Board President | — | ||
| GARY WALKER | Secretary | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 41 other orgs in MI with NTEE prefix A1.
Most-divergent component: governance score sits 23 points below the peer median (50 vs. 73).
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.
- Two consecutive years of deficit spending.
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.