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 | 19.3% | 30 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 39 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 40 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 36 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 30 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 23 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 39 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Yin Kwok | Artistic Director | 10.3% of Rev | ||
| Byron Klimek | Quartet Project Coordinator | 5.5% of Rev | ||
| Julia Cheng | Grants And Business Manager | 3.5% of Rev | ||
| Charles Leibfried | Board President | — | ||
| Nairi Stack | Secretary | — | ||
| Gregory Repensky | Treasurer | — | ||
| James Erickson | Board Member | — | ||
| Erin Louks-Smith | Board Member | — | ||
| Teri Akervik | Board Member | — | ||
| Katryna Husby | Board Member | — | ||
| Linnea Swenson Tellekson | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLIE LEIBFRIED | Board President | — | ||
| KEVIN PETERSON | Board President | — | ||
| JIM ERICKSON | Treasurer | — | ||
| NAIRI STACK | Secretary | — | ||
| TERRI AKERVIK | Board Member | — | ||
| KATIE KAUFMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| ERIN LOUKS-SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| GREG REPENSKY | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA SWANSON | Board Member | — | ||
| LORI STEWARD | Board Member | — | ||
| CHARLIE LEIBFRIED | Board President | — | ||
| NAIRI STACK | Secretary | — | ||
| JIM ERICKSON | Treasurer | — | ||
| KEVIN PETERSON | Board President | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLIE LEIBFRIED | Board President | — | ||
| BRENDA SCHRADER-JOHNSON | Board President | — | ||
| JIM ERICKSON | Treasurer | — | ||
| LORI STEWARD | Secretary | — | ||
| ZACH FILIPOVICH | Board Member | — | ||
| KEVIN PETERSON | Board Member | — | ||
| SHEILA SHUSTERICH | Board Member | — | ||
| NAIRI STACK | Board Member | — | ||
| BARBARA SWANSON | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 175 other orgs in MN with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 27 points below the peer median (5 vs. 32).
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 19.3% 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.