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 | — | |
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | 14.6% | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 25 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 7.5% | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 27.0% | 17 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2020 | — | — | 14.8% | 21 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | 12.6% | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 23 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA SCHUMACHER | Executive Director | 12.3% of Rev | ||
| TYLER YORK | Board Member | 1.8% of Rev | ||
| MELISSA KNUTSON | Board President | 0.5% of Rev | ||
| CHRISTOPHER LOCKHART | Board Member | — | ||
| EMILY WIRKUS | Board Member | — | ||
| YVONNE GOMEZ | Board Member | — | ||
| WILL SWEARSON | Board Member | — | ||
| SUE JORDAHL | Board Member | — | ||
| DONOVAN HANSON | Secretary | — | ||
| JENNIFER HENRY | Treasurer | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARI JO O'KEEFE | Executive Director | 5.8% of Rev | ||
| JOEL PUGH | MUSICIAN REPRESENTATIVE | 1.0% of Rev | ||
| MELISSA KNUTSON | Board President | 0.2% of Rev | ||
| CHRISTOPHER LOCKHART | Board Member | — | ||
| JON O'KEEFE | Board Member | — | ||
| DONAVAN HANSON | Board Member | — | ||
| JENNIFER HENRY | Board Member | — | ||
| EDWARD KOLODKA | Board Member | — | ||
| ADRIANNE SALENTINY | Treasurer | — | ||
| SHARON PUGH | Secretary | — | ||
| JESSICA SCHUMACHER | Executive Director | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANICE HOFFARTH | Executive Director | 8.4% of Rev | ||
| TAMARA BERTRAM | Board President | 8.2% of Rev | ||
| JOEL PUGH | MUSICIAN REPRESENTATIVE | 1.6% of Rev | ||
| CHRISTOPHER LOCKHART | Board Member | 0.2% of Rev | ||
| MELISSA KNUTSON | Board President | 0.2% of Rev | ||
| JON O'KEEFE | Board Member | — | ||
| ADRIANNE SALENTINY | Board Member | — | ||
| DONAVAN HANSON | Board Member | — | ||
| SHARON PUGH | Secretary | — | ||
| KARI JO O'KEEFE | Treasurer | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMARA BERTRAM | Executive Director | 11.5% of Rev | ||
| TAMARA BERTRAM | Executive Director | 9.6% of Rev | ||
| CHRISTOPHER LOCKHART | Board Member | — | ||
| MELISSA KNUTSON | Board President | — | ||
| JOEL PUGH | Board President | — | ||
| DON FORSMAN | Treasurer | — | ||
| SUE MOE | Secretary | — | ||
| MELISSA KNUTSON | Board President | — | ||
| JOEL PUGH | Board President | — | ||
| JAN BOE | Secretary | — | ||
| DON FORSMAN | Treasurer | — | ||
| CHRISTOPHER LOCKHART | Board Member | — | ||
| SUE MOE | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 19 other orgs in ND with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 26 points below the peer median (15 vs. 41).
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 14.6% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
- 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.