Mission Drift
What does this mean?
Highly volatile revenue swings year over year paired with fluctuating Program Scores. The organization is constantly pivoting to chase restricted grant funding rather than building a sustainable core.
The Path Forward
The Lodestar
A radical recommitment to the core mission. It requires the organization to gain the strength to say 'no' to restricted funding that pulls them away from their true purpose.
Title
Representative Institutions
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 42 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 10.5% | 49 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 18.6% | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | 11.3% | 40 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | 12.6% | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | 7.8% | 42 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | 11.6% | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | 8.1% | 40 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | 11.3% | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 36 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2011 | — | — | 7.8% | 48 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malia Burkhart | Board President | — | ||
| Ellen Alphonso | Treasurer | — | ||
| Adrian Cox-Thurmond | Secretary | — | ||
| Lacinea McBride | Board Member | — | ||
| Erin Emory | Board Member | — | ||
| Scott Muskin | Board Member | — | ||
| Kallie Melvin | Board Member | — | ||
| Caspian Wirth | Board Member | — | ||
| Cecilia Benimon | Board Member | — | ||
| Elina Kotlyar | Executive Director | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAIRE CURRAN | CO INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIREC | — | ||
| LISA MARIE BRIMMER | CO INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIREC | — | ||
| MALIA BURKHART | Board President | — | ||
| LACI MCBRIDE | Board Member | — | ||
| SCOTT MUSKIN | Board President | — | ||
| KALLIE MELVIN | Board Member | — | ||
| TIA LAUVE | Secretary | — | ||
| KATIE PEACOCK | Board Member | — | ||
| LAURA WILHELM | Board President | — | ||
| ADEDOTUN SALAMI | Board President | — | ||
| ANITA NEWHOUSE | Treasurer | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAIRE CURRAN | CO INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIREC | 8.0% of Rev | ||
| LISA MARIE BRIMMER | CO INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIREC | 7.7% of Rev | ||
| TIA LAUVE | Board Member | — | ||
| KATIE PEACOCK | Board Member | — | ||
| LAURA WILHELM | Board President | — | ||
| ADEDOTUN SALAMI | Board President | — | ||
| ANITA NEWHOUSE | Board Member | — | ||
| MALIA BURKHART | Board President | — | ||
| ROSA RAARUP | Board Member | — | ||
| CLAIRE GRAUPMANN | Board Member | — | ||
| SCOTT MUSKIN | Board Member | — | ||
| VICTORIA IGOE | Treasurer | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAIRE CURRAN | Executive Director | 14.9% of Rev | ||
| CORRIE ZOLL | Board Member | 11.9% of Rev | ||
| LISA MARIE BRIMMER | Executive Director | 4.0% of Rev | ||
| MALIA BURKHART | Board Member | — | ||
| ROSA RAARUP | Board Member | — | ||
| CLAIRE GRAUPMANN | Secretary | — | ||
| ALEX HAECKER | Board Member | — | ||
| VICTORIA IGOE | Treasurer | — | ||
| KAREN BROWN | Board Member | — | ||
| KATIE PEACOCK | Board Member | — | ||
| LAURA WILHELM | Board President | — | ||
| ADEDOTUN SALAMI | Board Member | — | ||
| TAMIKO FRENCH | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 256 other orgs in MN with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 26 points below the peer median (25 vs. 51).
5-year trend: Mission Drift
Highly volatile revenue swings year over year paired with fluctuating Program Scores. The organization is constantly pivoting to chase restricted grant funding rather than building a sustainable core.
What's driving this score
- All-volunteer org with no paid officers — governance signal is neutral (default 50), not absent.
- Financial resilience score in the bottom quartile — reserves and liabilities ratios warrant review.
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Build cash reserves to at least 3 months of operating expenses — moves financial resilience score meaningfully (~10 points).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.