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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | 73.4% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 35 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 93.5% | 28 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 103.5% | 20 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 35 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Brindle | Board Member | 54.1% of Rev | ||
| Gene Chieffo | Executive Director | 19.3% of Rev | ||
| Mark Hendrickson | Board President | — | ||
| Chelsey Hamm | Board President | — | ||
| Stephen Wood | Treasurer | — | ||
| Christopher Matthews | Secretary | — | ||
| David Bason | Board Member | — | ||
| Keri Houser | Board Member | — | ||
| Christoph Leemann | Board Member | — | ||
| Mike Marshall | Board Member | — | ||
| Lynn Sebacher | Board Member | — | ||
| Bryan Williams | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Brindle | Board Member | 58.4% of Rev | ||
| Gene Chieffo | Executive Director | 19.3% of Rev | ||
| Chelsey Hamm | Board President | — | ||
| Mike Marshall | Board President | — | ||
| Kerry Moffit | Secretary | — | ||
| Stephen Wood | Treasurer | — | ||
| Traci Bluhm | Board Member | — | ||
| Christopher Matthews | Board Member | — | ||
| Lynn Sebacher | Board Member | — | ||
| Walter T Tillman Jr | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Brindle | Board Member | 46.4% of Rev | ||
| Gene Chieffo | Executive Director | 19.3% of Rev | ||
| Chelsey Hamm | Board President | — | ||
| Mike Marshall | Board President | — | ||
| Kerry Moffit | Secretary | — | ||
| Stephen Wood | Treasurer | — | ||
| Traci Bluhm | Board Member | — | ||
| Christopher Matthews | Board Member | — | ||
| Lynn Sebacher | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 147 other orgs in VA with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 24 points below the peer median (5 vs. 29).
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 73.4% is well above the sector's 90th percentile (healthy band: 18–22%).
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Reduce top-officer compensation from 73.4% to under 22% of revenue — would move governance score by ~40 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.