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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | 16.9% | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 15.8% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 4.6% | 35 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | 3.8% | 38 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | 12.6% | 35 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | 14.3% | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | 12.5% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 47 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phayvanh Luekhamhan | Executive Director | 16.0% of Rev | ||
| Phillip Robertson | Board Member | — | ||
| Allison Rogers | Board Member | — | ||
| Elliott Bent | Board President | — | ||
| John Landy | Treasurer | — | ||
| Liz Benjamin | Secretary | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 6 other orgs in VT with NTEE prefix A2.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 18 points below the peer median (10 vs. 28).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 35 → 27 over 5 years (declining by 8 points).
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 16.9% 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:
- Separate signing authority from fundraising authority when both are held by one person — removes the concentration penalty (~12 points).
- 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.