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.
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | 17.8% | 45 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 14.1% | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 25.2% | 40 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | 19.7% | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | 8.9% | 54 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | 9.6% | 54 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | 5.5% | 54 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | 14.1% | 42 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | 12.3% | 46 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | 15.2% | 40 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | 4.0% | 55 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2011 | — | — | 12.4% | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSIE SIEFERT | Board Member | 9.7% of Rev | ||
| JESSIE SIEFERT | Board Member | 9.5% of Rev | ||
| ABBY HAYHURST | Artistic Director | 8.0% of Rev | ||
| ABBY HAYHURST | Artistic Director | 7.9% of Rev | ||
| ROBERT NEWELL | Board President | — | ||
| MARK LEWIS | Board Member | — | ||
| JUSTIN PAPANIA | Board Member | — | ||
| KELLEY CARTWRIGHT | Secretary | — | ||
| VANCE HEWITT | EMERITUS | — | ||
| RACHEL POLING | Board Member | — | ||
| DIANE HECKERT | Board Member | — | ||
| MYLA KREINIK | Board Member | — | ||
| ROGER LOCKHART | Board Member | — | ||
| LYNN MCCORMICK | Board Member | — | ||
| JERRY SHAW | Board Member | — | ||
| AMY STROBL | Board Member | — | ||
| DONNA SMITH | Treasurer | — | ||
| KASEY SNYDER | Board President | — | ||
| TRACY WHARTON | Secretary | — | ||
| FRED JESSER | Board Member | — | ||
| DIANA WILSON | Board Member | — | ||
| CHRIS BENNON | EMERITUS | — | ||
| ROBERT NEWELL | Board President | — | ||
| CHRIS BENNON | Board Member | — | ||
| CAROL BIDSTRUP | Board Member | — | ||
| KELLEY CARTWRIGHT | Secretary | — | ||
| BOB STEPHENS | EMERITUS | — | ||
| LYNN MCCORMICK | Board Member | — | ||
| DAVID CREEL | Board Member | — | ||
| DIANE HECKERT | Board Member | — | ||
| MYLA KREINIK | Board Member | — | ||
| ROGER LOCKHART | Board Member | — | ||
| MELISSA ROSS | Board Member | — | ||
| JERRY SHAW | Board Member | — | ||
| AMY STROBL | Board Member | — | ||
| KAREN CALTRIDER | Treasurer | — | ||
| KASEY SNYDER | Board President | — | ||
| TRACY WHARTON | Secretary | — | ||
| VANCE HEWITT | Board Member | — | ||
| DIANA WILSON | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSIE SIEFERT | Board Member | 9.7% of Rev | ||
| ABBY HAYHURST | Artistic Director | 7.9% of Rev | ||
| ROBERT NEWELL | Board President | — | ||
| CHRIS BENNON | Board Member | — | ||
| CAROL BIDSTRUP | Board Member | — | ||
| KELLEY CARTWRIGHT | Secretary | — | ||
| BOB STEPHENS | EMERITUS | — | ||
| LYNN MCCORMICK | Board Member | — | ||
| DAVID CREEL | Board Member | — | ||
| DIANE HECKERT | Board Member | — | ||
| MYLA KREINIK | Board Member | — | ||
| ROGER LOCKHART | Board Member | — | ||
| MELISSA ROSS | Board Member | — | ||
| JERRY SHAW | Board Member | — | ||
| AMY STROBL | Board Member | — | ||
| KAREN CALTRIDER | Treasurer | — | ||
| KASEY SNYDER | Board President | — | ||
| TRACY WHARTON | Secretary | — | ||
| VANCE HEWITT | Board Member | — | ||
| DIANA WILSON | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT NEWELL | Board President | — | ||
| CHRIS BENNON | Board Member | — | ||
| CAROL BIDSTRUP | Board Member | — | ||
| KELLEY CARTWRIGHT | Board Member | — | ||
| BOB STEPHENS | Board President | — | ||
| LYNN MCCORMICK | Board President | — | ||
| DAVID CREEL | Board Member | — | ||
| DIANE HECKERT | Board Member | — | ||
| MYLA KREINIK | Board Member | — | ||
| ROGER LOCKHART | Board Member | — | ||
| MELISSA ROSS | Board Member | — | ||
| JERRY SHAW | Board Member | — | ||
| AMY STROBL | Board Member | — | ||
| KAREN CALTRIDER | Treasurer | — | ||
| KASEY SNYDER | Board Member | — | ||
| JESSIE SIEFERT | Board Member | — | ||
| TRACY WHARTON | Board Member | — | ||
| ABBY HAYHURST | Artistic Director | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Fewer than 3 peers found in WV for this NTEE subcategory; peer comparison would not be statistically meaningful.
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 47 → 45 over 5 years (declining by 2 points).
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 17.8% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
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).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.