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 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 42 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 18.2% | 45 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 46 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 35.1% | 30 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 37 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 37 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 37 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 37 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER ALEXANDER | Board Member | — | ||
| MACHELLE BANKS | Vice President | — | ||
| DAN BROOKS | Board Member | — | ||
| KATIE CHANDLER | Board Member | — | ||
| CAROLINA CLEEK | Vice President | — | ||
| GRACE CROCKER | Board Member | — | ||
| KENNETH CUMMINGS | Board Member | — | ||
| JUD DAVIS | Board Member | — | ||
| CASSIE DUGGIN | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHANIE FOWLER | Secretary | — | ||
| TRISTA HAVNER | Secretary | — | ||
| BILL HICKERSON | Board President | — | ||
| JOHN HUGHEY | Board President | — | ||
| CHELSEA SHI | Board Member | — | ||
| BILL KIPP | Board Member | — | ||
| BETH KOFFMAN | Vice President | — | ||
| MONA LANIER | Board Member | — | ||
| DAVID MCCALL | EX OFFICIO | — | ||
| TAWANIKA MCKINNEY | Board Member | — | ||
| EDNA MORALES | Board Member | — | ||
| LARRY RAY | Board Member | — | ||
| JUDY RENSHAW | Board Member | — | ||
| DARLETTE SAMMUELS | Board President | — | ||
| TODD SWIMS | Board Member | — | ||
| KAKKY TANNER | Board Member | — | ||
| LANDON TAYLOR | Treasurer | — | ||
| BRENDA WHALLEY | Board Member | — | ||
| DELITA JOHNSON | Executive Director | — |
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA WHALLEY | PUBLICRELATI | — | ||
| DR DELITA JOHNSON | Executive Director | — | ||
| JENNIFER ALEXANDER | Board Member | — | ||
| TED AUSTIN | IMMED PAST P | — | ||
| MACHELLE BANKS | Board Member | — | ||
| DAN BROOKS | Vice President | — | ||
| CAROLINA CLEEK | Board Member | — | ||
| KENNETH CUMMINGS | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHANIE FOWLER | Board Member | — | ||
| NICOLE GANO | Board Member | — | ||
| STAN HARRIS | Vice President | — | ||
| TRISTA HAVNER | Board Member | — | ||
| BILL HICKERSON | Board Member | — | ||
| JOHN HUGHEY | Vice President | — | ||
| BILL KIPP | Board Member | — | ||
| FRANK LAWRENCE | Secretary | — | ||
| TAWANIKA MCKINNEY | Board Member | — | ||
| JUDY RENSHAW | ARTS COALITI | — | ||
| DARLETTE SAMUELS | Board President | — | ||
| TODD SWIMS | Board Member | — | ||
| LANDON TAYLOR | Treasurer | — | ||
| KRISTI TURNBOW | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH EMMONS | EXECUTIVE DI | 8.5% of Rev | ||
| DARLETTE SAMUELS | Board President | — | ||
| TED AUSTIN | IMMED PAST P | — | ||
| LANDON TAYLOR | Treasurer | — | ||
| JOHN HUGHEY | Vice President | — | ||
| JUDY RENSHAW | ARTS COALITI | — | ||
| BRENDA WHALLEY | PUBLICRELATI | — | ||
| DAN BROOKS | Vice President | — | ||
| FRANK LAWRENCE | Secretary | — | ||
| STAN HARRIS | Vice President | — | ||
| JENNIFER ALEXANDER | Board Member | — | ||
| MACHELLE BANKS | Board Member | — | ||
| CAROLINA CLEEK | Board Member | — | ||
| KENNETH CUMMINGS | Board Member | — | ||
| CHARLIE HAVNER | Board Member | — | ||
| BILL HICKERSON | Board Member | — | ||
| BILL KIPP | Board Member | — | ||
| TAWANIKA MCKINNEY | Board Member | — | ||
| NILES REDDICK | Board Member | — | ||
| BECKY SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| TODD SWIMS | Board Member | — | ||
| KRISTI TURNBOW | Board Member | — | ||
| JERRY WOODS | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIZZIE EMMONS | EXECUTIVE DI | — | ||
| JENNIFER ALEXANDER | PUBLICRELATI | — | ||
| SHELIA ARNOLD | Board Member | — | ||
| TED AUSTIN | Board President | — | ||
| DAN BROOKS | Vice President | — | ||
| PIERRE DUVENTRE | Board Member | — | ||
| STAN HARRIS | Vice President | — | ||
| CHARLIE HAVNER | Board Member | — | ||
| BILL HICKERSON | Board Member | — | ||
| JOHN HUGHEY | Treasurer | — | ||
| MONTE JONES | IMMED PAST P | — | ||
| BILL KIPP | Board Member | — | ||
| FRANK LAWRENCE | Secretary | — | ||
| LENDON NOE | Board Member | — | ||
| NILES REDDICK | Board Member | — | ||
| JUDY RENSHAW | Board Member | — | ||
| DARLETTE SAMUELS | Vice President | — | ||
| BECKY SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| TODD SWIMS | Board Member | — | ||
| KRISTI TURNBOW | Board Member | — | ||
| BRENDA WHALLEY | Board Member | — | ||
| GINGER WILLIAMS | Board Member | — | ||
| JERRY WOODS | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA H REID | EXECUTIVE DI | 17.3% of Rev | ||
| TED AUSTIN | Board President | — | ||
| MONTE JONES | IMMED PAST P | — | ||
| JOHN HUGHEY | Treasurer | — | ||
| DARLETTE SAMUELS | Vice President | — | ||
| JUDY RENSHAW | ARTS COALITI | — | ||
| GINGER WILLIAMS | PUBLICRELATI | — | ||
| DAN BROOKS | Vice President | — | ||
| FRANK LAWRENCE | Secretary | — | ||
| STAN HARRIS | Vice President | — | ||
| LINDSAY ALLISON | Board Member | — | ||
| SHELIA ARNOLD | Board Member | — | ||
| KATIE CHANDLER | Board Member | — | ||
| STEPHANIE FOWLER | Board Member | — | ||
| CHARLIE HAVNER | Board Member | — | ||
| BILL HICKERSON | Board Member | — | ||
| BILL KIPP | Board Member | — | ||
| BRAD LITTLE | Board Member | — | ||
| LENDON NOE | Board Member | — | ||
| NILES REDDICK | Board Member | — | ||
| BECKY SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| TODD SWIMS | Board Member | — | ||
| LINDA TRUEX | Board Member | — | ||
| KRISTI TURNBOW | Board Member | — | ||
| BRENDA WHALLEY | Board Member | — | ||
| JERRY WOODS | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 13 other orgs in TN with NTEE prefix A2.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 23 points below the peer median (25 vs. 48).
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.