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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | — | — | 29.6% | 36 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 23.4% | 46 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 20.9% | 38 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 48 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 38 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 35 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 35 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 41 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 48 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 41 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 41 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARCELLO CORMIO | MUSIC DIRECT | 14.9% of Rev | ||
| AMELIA GROETSCH | EXECUTIVE DI | 14.7% of Rev | ||
| CANDACE JAMES | Board Member | — | ||
| LOUISE SHOUSE | Treasurer | — | ||
| CODY BIRDWELL | Board Member | — | ||
| KIRSTEN CLINGERMAN | Board President | — | ||
| VIRGIL COVINGTON III | Board Member | — | ||
| LESTER DIAZ | Board Member | — | ||
| CHRISTA DUNN | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHANIE FARRAR | VICE PRESIDE | — | ||
| ENRIQUE FARFAN | Board Member | — | ||
| BETH FLORENCE | Board Member | — | ||
| JOE GIBSON | Board Member | — | ||
| CATHY MEJIA | Board Member | — | ||
| JOYCE NICHOLSON | Board Member | — | ||
| DEVIN ONKST | Secretary | — | ||
| TYLER POWELL | Board Member | — | ||
| PATRICIA PRICE | Board Member | — | ||
| BETH ELLEN ROSENBAUM | Board Member | — | ||
| AMY SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| MEREDITH SPAETH | Board Member | — | ||
| BOB STADELMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| TOMOKO STOSS | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARCELLO CORMIO | MUSIC DIRECT | 13.1% of Rev | ||
| AMELIA GROETSCH | EXECUTIVE DI | 12.2% of Rev | ||
| AMELIA GROETSCH | Executive Director | 11.2% of Rev | ||
| PAT PRICE | Board Member | — | ||
| RONA ROBERTS | Board Member | — | ||
| BETH ELLEN ROSENBAUM | Board Member | — | ||
| LOUISE SHOUSE | Treasurer | — | ||
| AMY SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| SHARON A SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| ROBERT STADELMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| CANDACE JAMES | Board President | — | ||
| MARY KAY RAYENS | Secretary | — | ||
| LOUISE SHOUSE | Treasurer | — | ||
| CINDY BENNETT | Board Member | — | ||
| ALETHEA BERNARD | Board Member | — | ||
| CODY BIRDWELL | Board Member | — | ||
| CATHERINE C NARDOLILLO | Board Member | — | ||
| KIRSTEN CLINGERMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| LESTER DIAZ | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHANIE FARRAR | Board Member | — | ||
| ENRIQUE FARFAN | Board Member | — | ||
| JOE GIBSON | Board Member | — | ||
| AUGUST JOHANNSEN | Board Member | — | ||
| SAMANTHA JOHNSON | Board Member | — | ||
| JOYCE NICHOLSON | Board Member | — | ||
| PATRICIA PRICE | Board Member | — | ||
| MEREDITH RAYBOULD | Board Member | — | ||
| BETH ELLEN ROSENBAUM | Board Member | — | ||
| AMY SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| SHARON A SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| BOB STADELMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| CANDANCE JAMES | Board President | — | ||
| DAWN SCANLON | Treasurer | — | ||
| MARY KAY RAYENS | Secretary | — | ||
| CINDY BENNETT | Board President | — | ||
| ALETHEA BERNARD | Board Member | — | ||
| CATHERINE CLARKE NARDOLILLO | Board Member | — | ||
| KRISTEN CLINGERMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| LESTER DIAZ | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHANIE FARRAR | Board Member | — | ||
| CHERIE FLUECK | Board Member | — | ||
| AUGUST JOHANNSEN | Board Member | — | ||
| SAMANTHA JOHNSON | Board Member | — | ||
| JULIE QUICK | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANDANCE JAMES | Board President | — | ||
| DAWN SCANLON | Treasurer | — | ||
| MARY KAY RAYENS | Secretary | — | ||
| CINDY BENNETT | Board Member | — | ||
| ALETHEA BERNARD | Board Member | — | ||
| CATHERINE CLARKE NARDOLILLO | Board Member | — | ||
| KRISTEN CLINGERMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| LESTER DIAZ | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHANIE FARRAR | Board Member | — | ||
| CHERIE FLUECK | Board Member | — | ||
| AUGUST JOHANNSEN | Board Member | — | ||
| SAMANTHA JOHNSON | Board Member | — | ||
| JULIE QUICK | Board Member | — | ||
| PAT PRICE | Board Member | — | ||
| RONA ROBERTS | Board Member | — | ||
| BETH ELLEN ROSENBAUM | Board Member | — | ||
| LOUISE SHOUSE | Board Member | — | ||
| AMY SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| SHARON A SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| ROBERT STADELMAN | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY BENNETT | Board President | — | ||
| DAWN SCANLON | Treasurer | — | ||
| BETH ELLEN ROSENBAUM | Secretary | — | ||
| KIRSTEN CLINGERMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| LESTER DIAZ | Board Member | — | ||
| CHERIE FLUECK | Board Member | — | ||
| DOUG GABBERT | Board Member | — | ||
| CANDACE JAMES | Board Member | — | ||
| AUGUST JOHANNSEN | Board Member | — | ||
| JULIE QUICK | Board Member | — | ||
| PAT PRICE | Board Member | — | ||
| MARY KAY RAYENS | Board Member | — | ||
| LOUISE SHOUSE | Board Member | — | ||
| ROBERT STADELMAN | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHANIE FARRAR | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 56 other orgs in KY with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 32 points above the peer median (60 vs. 28).
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 29.6% is modestly above the sector's healthy band (18–22%) — worth monitoring.
- 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:
- Reduce top-officer compensation from 29.6% to under 22% of revenue — would move governance score by ~15 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.