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 | — | 39 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 35 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 35.0% | 30 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 13.9% | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 37 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 37 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 39 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 37 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leah Ries | Artistic Director | 13.3% of Rev | ||
| Ryan Ashland | Treasurer | — | ||
| Wes Marcus | Board President | — | ||
| Mindy Marcus | Board Member | — | ||
| Jennie Miles | Secretary | — | ||
| Kevin Herbert | Board Member | — | ||
| Jessica Lanes | Board Member | — | ||
| Angela Olson | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leah Ries | Artistic Director | 10.0% of Rev | ||
| Matt Strum | Board President | — | ||
| Andy Reeves | Board President | — | ||
| Ryan Ashland | Treasurer | — | ||
| Wes Marcus | Board Member | — | ||
| Mindy Marcus | Board Member | — | ||
| Alyssa Thormodson | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 174 other orgs in MN with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 17 points below the peer median (15 vs. 32).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 27 → 39 over 5 years (improving by 12 points). A multi-year directional move of this magnitude is a signal worth investigating.
What's driving this score
- All-volunteer org with no paid officers — governance signal is neutral (default 50), not absent.
- Two consecutive years of deficit spending.
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.