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 | — | |
| 2023 | — | — | 34.6% | 48 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 35.4% | 44 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 32.2% | 44 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 37.0% | 40 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 33.2% | 36 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | 33.3% | 40 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | 21.0% | 37 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | 29.2% | 40 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | 22.1% | 35 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | 27.8% | 36 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | 20.7% | 37 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | 27.1% | 42 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2011 | — | — | 22.5% | 43 | Fragile | Gov Risk |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAI SIMONE | Board Member | 13.3% of Rev | ||
| RICHARD HYNSON | Board Member | 9.3% of Rev | ||
| JONATHAN LAABS | Artistic Director | 8.1% of Rev | ||
| THEODORE PERLICK MOLINARI | Executive Director | — | ||
| MARCIA SCHWAGER | Secretary | — | ||
| THAYER FISHER | Treasurer | — | ||
| STEPHEN RAGATZ | CHORUS REPRESENTATIVE | — | ||
| ZACH WILLENBRINK | Board Member | — | ||
| SARAH PAUL | Board Member | — | ||
| ELLEN FULTON | Board Member | — | ||
| ANTONINA JOHNSTON | Board Member | — | ||
| JACOB WOLTER | Board Member | — | ||
| MICHELLE KLOTZ | Board Member | — | ||
| MEREDITH MARINE | Board Member | — | ||
| TOM THIELE | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD HYNSON | Board Member | 13.5% of Rev | ||
| KATE SCHMITT | Board Member | 12.0% of Rev | ||
| KATIE KAMINSKY | Board President | — | ||
| SALLY HOYT | Board President | — | ||
| MARLA POYTINGER | Board President | — | ||
| MARCIA SCHWAGER | Secretary | — | ||
| JIM HYLAND | Treasurer | — | ||
| STEPHEN RAGATZ | CHORUS REPRESENTATIVE | — | ||
| ERIN STAMPFL | Board Member | — | ||
| SARAH SCHWAB | Board Member | — | ||
| MARQ TRUSCOTT | Board Member | — | ||
| ZACH WILLENBRINK | Board Member | — | ||
| THEODORE PERLICK MOLINARI | Board Member | — | ||
| SIBYL MCCARLEY | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD HYNSON | Board Member | 13.0% of Rev | ||
| KATE SCHMITT | Board Member | 11.6% of Rev | ||
| SALLY HOYT | Board President | — | ||
| JIM HYLAND | Treasurer | — | ||
| MARCIA SCHWAGER | Secretary | — | ||
| JAN BECKER | CHORUS REPRESENTATIVE | — | ||
| SIBYL MCCARLEY | Board Member | — | ||
| ERIN STAMPFL | Board Member | — | ||
| KATIE KAMINSKY | Board Member | — | ||
| SARAH SCHWAB | Board Member | — | ||
| MARQ TRUSCOTT | Board Member | — | ||
| ZACH WILLENBRINK | Board Member | — | ||
| MARLA POYTINGER | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHEN RAGATZ | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD HYNSON | Board Member | 12.4% of Rev | ||
| KATE SCHMITT | Board Member | 11.0% of Rev | ||
| SALLY HOYT | Board President | — | ||
| JIM HYLAND | Treasurer | — | ||
| BILL GARDNER | Secretary | — | ||
| JAN BECKER | CHORUS REPRESENTATIVE | — | ||
| MARCIA SCHWAGER | Board Member | — | ||
| ERIN STAMPFL | Board Member | — | ||
| KATIE KAMINSKY | Board Member | — | ||
| ZACH WILLENBRINK | Board Member | — | ||
| MARLA POYTINGER | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHEN RAGATZ | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 104 other orgs in WI with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 32 points above the peer median (60 vs. 28).
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 34.6% is above the 90th percentile for orgs of this size (healthy band: 18–22%).
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Reduce top-officer compensation from 34.6% to under 22% of revenue — would move governance score by ~25 points.
- 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.