Steady State
"Serves as a major clearinghouse for Jazz support, education, and preservation, offering extensive outreach programs, archival services, and diverse performances to a broad community, including underserved youth and seniors."
— 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
- over 40 students
- over 1,000 elementary students
- 13 artist for 7 performances
- 52-week series
- 250 artists
- over 3,000 followers
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 | — | 46 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 39 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 54 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 50 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 43 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 43 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 43 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT L PAYNE SR | Board President | — | ||
| DESIREE ROOTS CENTEIO | Board Member | — | ||
| BEVERLY J BROWN | Secretary | — | ||
| THOMAS CANNON JR | Treasurer | — | ||
| WILLIAM S LOWE | Board Member | — | ||
| GRETA HARRIS | Board Member | — | ||
| BROOKS M SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| NELSON LAWSON | Board Member | — | ||
| LASHAWN PAYNE-ROBERTSON | Board Member | — | ||
| ROBERT L PAYNE SR | Board President | — | ||
| DESIREE ROOTS CENTEIO | Board Member | — | ||
| BEVERLY J BROWN | Secretary | — | ||
| THOMAS CANNON JR | Treasurer | — | ||
| WILLIAM S LOWE | Board Member | — | ||
| GRETA HARRIS | Board Member | — | ||
| BROOKS M SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| NELSON LAWSON | Board Member | — | ||
| LASHAWN PAYNE-ROBERTSON | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT L PAYNE SR | Board President | — | ||
| DESIREE ROOTS CENTEIO | Board Member | — | ||
| BEVERLY J BROWN | Secretary | — | ||
| THOMAS CANNON JR | Treasurer | — | ||
| WILLIAM S LOWE | Vice Chairman | — | ||
| GRETA HARRIS | Board Member | — | ||
| BROOKS M SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| NELSON LAWSON | Board Member | — | ||
| LASHAWN PAYNE-ROBERTSON | Board Member | — | ||
| JOYCE DEBERRY | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT L PAYNE SR | Board President | — | ||
| DESIREE ROOTS CENTEIO | Board Member | — | ||
| BEVERLY J BROWN | Secretary | — | ||
| THOMAS CANNON JR | Treasurer | — | ||
| WILLIAM S LOWE | Vice Chairman | — | ||
| GRETA HARRIS | Board Member | — | ||
| BROOKS M SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| YVONNE KNIGHT | Board Member | — | ||
| NELSON LAWSON | Board Member | — | ||
| LASHAWN PAYNE-ROBERTSON | Board Member | — | ||
| JOYCE DEBERRY | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 243 other orgs in VA with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: governance score sits 14 points below the peer median (50 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
- All-volunteer org with no paid officers — governance signal is neutral (default 50), not absent.
What would change this score
No specific high-impact levers identified — this org's score is balanced across components.
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.