Steady State
"Provides music education and performance opportunities through a chamber orchestra for 45-50 students, supported by a feeder program offering group and private lessons and music theory instruction."
— 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.
Demonstrated Impact
- 45-50 students participating
- weekly rehearsals
- at least three concerts per year
- weekly feeder program
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 | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | 36.4% | 36 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 6.1% | 36 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 41.3% | 40 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 38.4% | 44 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 47 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherri Anderson | Board Member | 32.0% of Rev | ||
| Helena May | Board President | — | ||
| Xi Shen | Board President | — | ||
| Kenneth P Fleischer | Treasurer | — | ||
| Lisa Browne | Secretary | — | ||
| Josh Allman | Board Member | — | ||
| Priscilla Allman | Board Member | — | ||
| Michelle Conway | Board Member | — | ||
| Yingzi Deng | Board Member | — | ||
| Annie Isaacson | Board Member | — | ||
| Arjun Kaul | Board Member | — | ||
| Kewei Ming | Board Member | — | ||
| Mark Weinglass | Board Member | — | ||
| Althea Williams | Board Member | — | ||
| Amy Wulfman | Board Member | — | ||
| Zhanyun Zhao | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherri Anderson | Board Member | 24.6% of Rev | ||
| Kaitlyn R Baum | Board Member | 11.9% of Rev | ||
| Helena May | Board President | — | ||
| Xi Shen | Board President | — | ||
| Kenneth P Fleischer | Treasurer | — | ||
| Lisa Browne | Secretary | — | ||
| Yingzi Deng | Board Member | — | ||
| Kewei Ming | Board Member | — | ||
| Althea Williams | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherri Anderson | Board Member | 17.9% of Rev | ||
| Amy Goodman Wulfman | Board Member | 5.2% of Rev | ||
| Helena May | Board President | — | ||
| Xi Shen | Board President | — | ||
| Kenneth P Fleischer | Treasurer | — | ||
| Lisa Browne | Secretary | — | ||
| Yingzi Deng | Board Member | — | ||
| Kewei Ming | Board Member | — | ||
| Althea Williams | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherri Anderson | Board Member | 18.1% of Rev | ||
| Amy Goodman Wulfman | Board Member | 4.6% of Rev | ||
| Helena May | Board President | — | ||
| Xi Shen | Board President | — | ||
| Kenneth P Fleischer | Treasurer | — | ||
| Lisa Browne | Secretary | — | ||
| Yingzi Deng | Board Member | — | ||
| Kewei Ming | Board Member | — | ||
| Althea Williams | Board Member | — | ||
| Siyang Liu | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 249 other orgs in NJ with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: governance score sits 18 points below the peer median (42 vs. 60).
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 36.4% is above the 90th percentile for orgs of this size (healthy band: 18–22%).
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Reduce top-officer compensation from 36.4% to under 22% of revenue — would move governance score by ~29 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.