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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 45 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 48 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 19.0% | 43 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 13.1% | 40 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 11.4% | 34 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | 14.3% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | 15.5% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | 13.2% | 35 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Armas | Board President | — | ||
| Kristen Laatz | Board President | — | ||
| Stephanie Schmitt | Board President | — | ||
| Christina Wilder | Secretary | — | ||
| Lisa Ulanow | Treasurer | — | ||
| Addie Rising | Board Member | — | ||
| Shelby Annas | Board Member | — | ||
| Penny Higdon | Board Member | — | ||
| Nell Baylor | Board Member | — | ||
| Amanda Mooney | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alissa Hammersmith | Board President | — | ||
| Lara Correll | Board President | — | ||
| Michelle Armas | Secretary | — | ||
| Lisa Ulanow | Treasurer | — | ||
| Lynda Webster | Board Member | — | ||
| Addie Rising | Board Member | — | ||
| Kristen Laatz | Board Member | — | ||
| Amanda Mooney | Board Member | — | ||
| Susan Reif | Board Member | — | ||
| Stephanie Schmitt | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Bayless | Artistic Director | 7.8% of Rev | ||
| Alissa Hammersmith | Board President | — | ||
| Lara Correll | Board President | — | ||
| Michelle Armas | Secretary | — | ||
| Lisa Ulanow | Treasurer | — | ||
| Martha Sue Crowley | Board Member | — | ||
| Amy Pearre-Dunn | Board Member | — | ||
| Evan Kinsley | Board Member | — | ||
| Kristen Laatz | Board Member | — | ||
| Debbie Messner | Board Member | — | ||
| Susan Reif | Board Member | — | ||
| Stephanie Schmitt | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Bayless | Artistic Director | 7.8% of Rev | ||
| Alissa Hammersmith | Board President | — | ||
| Lara Correll | Board President | — | ||
| Michelle Armas | Secretary | — | ||
| Lisa Ulanow | Treasurer | — | ||
| Debbie Messner | Board Member | — | ||
| Amy Pearre-Dunn | Board Member | — | ||
| Susan Reif | Board Member | — | ||
| Kristen Laatz | Board Member | — | ||
| Stephanie Schmitt | Board Member | — | ||
| Gretchen Buchta-White | Board Member | — | ||
| Martha Sue Crowley | Board Member | — | ||
| Betsy Munsell | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 145 other orgs in NC with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 29 points above the peer median (60 vs. 31).
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.
- 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.