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 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 35 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 30 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | 5.4% | 39 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 39 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 23 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 23 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIM MURRAY | Executive Dir. | 8.4% of Rev | ||
| PAIGE BUCKMASTER | Board President | — | ||
| MELISSA STAN | Board President | — | ||
| DAVID WISEMAN | Treasurer | — | ||
| LUCE-VIRLYNN APOLLON | Secretary | — | ||
| CECILIA PEAK | Board Member | — | ||
| JOHN KOSTER | Board Member | — | ||
| GRETCHEN PHILLIPS | Board Member | — | ||
| PARKER STANLEY | Board Member | — | ||
| PAIGE BUCKMASTER | Board President | — | ||
| MELISSA STAN | Board President | — | ||
| LUCE-VIRLYNN APOLLON | Secretary | — | ||
| MADISON HAYTER | Treasurer | — | ||
| JIM MURRAY | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 105 other orgs in MO with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 18 points below the peer median (20 vs. 38).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 39 → 29 over 5 years (declining by 10 points). A multi-year directional move of this magnitude is a signal worth investigating.
What's driving this score
- All-volunteer org with no paid officers — governance signal is neutral (default 50), not absent.
- 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.