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 | — | — | — | 61 | Stable | Stable Watch | |
| 2022 | — | — | 99.3% | 54 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 55.3% | 44 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 57 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 61 | Stable | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 61 | Stable | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 57 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 61 | Stable | Stable Watch | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 61 | Stable | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 57 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 61 | Stable | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth A Hellenbrand | Board Member | 62.5% of Rev | ||
| Asta Blanchar | Board President | — | ||
| Dawn Ashley | Secretary | — | ||
| Mary Jane Bennett | Board President | — | ||
| Deb Lawrence | Treasurer | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH A HELLENBRAND | Board Member | 61.9% of Rev | ||
| ASTA BLANCHAR | Board President | — | ||
| BARBARA MCNALLIE | Secretary | — | ||
| MARY JANE BENNETT | Board President | — | ||
| DEB LAWRENCE | Treasurer | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONNIE KNUPPEL | Executive Director | 43.4% of Rev | ||
| RUTH A HELLENBRAND | Board Member | 22.6% of Rev | ||
| ROBERT LENZ | Board President | — | ||
| BARBARA MCNALLIE | Secretary | — | ||
| MARY JANE BENNETT | Board Member | — | ||
| ASTA BLANCHAR | Board President | — | ||
| HOWIE BLANCHAR | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 13 other orgs in WI with NTEE prefix A1.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 53 points above the peer median (100 vs. 47).
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 3 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.