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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | 17.0% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 27.1% | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 21.8% | 30 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 13.6% | 41 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 38 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 39 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 39 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURIE FELLENZ | EXECUTIVE DI | 91.9% of Rev | ||
| RICH APPEL | Board President | — | ||
| STEVE PLANK | Board President | — | ||
| RICHARD PARKS | PAST PRESIDE | — | ||
| J BERNARD FIEDLER | Treasurer | — | ||
| GREGG BUTLER | Board Member | — | ||
| PEGGY RYAN | Board Member | — | ||
| HEIDI TAYLOR-ELIOPOULOS | Board Member | — | ||
| STEVE MICHAELS | Board Member | — | ||
| JIM BOEBEL | Board Member | — | ||
| DAN WOLFGRAM | Board Member | — | ||
| ANGIE HOUSTON | Board Member | — | ||
| MARK HOERNKE | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHANIE ELKINS | Board Member | — | ||
| SARAH JEROME | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURIE FELLENZ | EXECUTIVE DI | 122.5% of Rev | ||
| RICH APPEL | Board President | — | ||
| STEVE PLANK | Board President | — | ||
| RICHARD PARKS | PAST PRESIDE | — | ||
| J BERNARD FIEDLER | Treasurer | — | ||
| PEGGY RYAN | Board Member | — | ||
| HEIDI TAYLOR-ELIOPOULOS | Board Member | — | ||
| STEVE MICHAELS | Board Member | — | ||
| DAN WOLFGRAM | Board Member | — | ||
| MARK HOERNKE | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHANIE ELKINS | Board Member | — | ||
| SARAH JEROME | Board Member | — | ||
| GREGG BUTLER | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURIE FELLENZ | EXECUTIVE DI | 116.4% of Rev | ||
| RICH APPEL | Board President | — | ||
| GREGG BUTLER | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHANIE ELKINS | Board Member | — | ||
| J BERNARD FIEDLER | Treasurer | — | ||
| JON B GILLILAND | PAST PRESIDE | — | ||
| MARK HOERNKE | Board Member | — | ||
| SARAH JEROME | Board Member | — | ||
| STEVE MICHAELS | Board Member | — | ||
| RICHARD PARKS | Board President | — | ||
| STEVE PLANK | Board Member | — | ||
| JENNIFER RAUSCHER | Board Member | — | ||
| PEGGY RYAN | Board Member | — | ||
| BRETT STOUSLAND | Board Member | — | ||
| HEIDI TAYLOR-ELIOPOULOS | Board Member | — | ||
| DAN WOLFGRAM | Board Member | — |
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 WI for this NTEE subcategory; peer comparison would not be statistically meaningful.
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 38 → 34 over 5 years (declining by 4 points).
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 17.0% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
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).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.