Steady State
"Offers a unique rehearsal configuration with intense sectionals led by Artistic Specialists, differentiating it from other youth orchestras in the DC area."
— Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | 29.3% | 37 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | 32.2% | 37 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 56.3% | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 84.6% | 49 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 60 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 48 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 61 | Stable | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 61 | Stable | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 61 | Stable | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 61 | Stable | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 37 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Chou | Executive Director | 15.3% of Rev | ||
| Diana Chou | Artistic Director | 14.0% of Rev | ||
| Lee Anne Bache | Board President | — | ||
| Robert Gaylord | Board Member | — | ||
| David Whiting | Board Member | — | ||
| Allison Devereux | Secretary | — | ||
| Jonathan Lund | Treasurer | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheri Collins | Board Member | 21.2% of Rev | ||
| Michael Czuczor | Board Member | 15.9% of Rev | ||
| Billy Chou | Executive Direc | 2.3% of Rev | ||
| Sarah Geiger | Secretary | 0.1% of Rev | ||
| Lee Anne Bache | Board President | — | ||
| Jonathan Lund | Treasurer | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandi Carter | Board Member | — | ||
| Robert Meyers | Board President | — | ||
| Alice P Meyers | Treasurer | — | ||
| Christine Powers | Secretary | — | ||
| Susan Beverly | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael S Czuczor | Board President | — | ||
| Robert Meyers | Board President | — | ||
| Alice P Meyers | Treasurer | — | ||
| Christine Powers | Secretary | — | ||
| Kristen Richmond | Board Member | — | ||
| John Hall | Board Member | — | ||
| Susan Beverly | Board Member | — | ||
| Laura Coit | Board Member | — | ||
| Kris Kurtenbach | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 242 other orgs in VA with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: governance score sits 22 points below the peer median (42 vs. 64).
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 29.3% is modestly above the sector's healthy band (18–22%) — worth monitoring.
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Reduce top-officer compensation from 29.3% to under 22% of revenue — would move governance score by ~15 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.