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 | 20.7% | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2023 | — | — | 26.5% | 44 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 52.2% | 48 | Governance-Stressed | Gov Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 46.5% | 42 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 47 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 43 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 45 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Smith | Executive Director | 20.7% of Rev | ||
| Julie Moody | Board Member | — | ||
| Jeff Oldt | Board Member | — | ||
| Rachelle Milam | Board Member | — | ||
| Amy Matthews | Board Member | — | ||
| Hollye Staley | Board President | — | ||
| Christin Hurst | Board President | — | ||
| Stephanie Stephens | Treasurer | — | ||
| Kelly Henderson | Secretary | — | ||
| Jennifer Nesbitt-Eck | Board Member | — | ||
| Julie Gabel | EducationOutreach | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Smith | Executive Director | 18.9% of Rev | ||
| Jennifer Nesbitt-Eck | Board Member | 11.0% of Rev | ||
| Julie Gabel | EducationOutreach | 9.4% of Rev | ||
| Christin Hurst | Board President | — | ||
| Amy Matthews | Board President | — | ||
| Kelly Henderson | Secretary | — | ||
| Stephanie Stephens | Treasurer | — | ||
| Mike Bolding | Board Member | — | ||
| Julie Moody | Board Member | — | ||
| Jeff Oldt | Board Member | — | ||
| Hollye Staley | Board Member | — | ||
| Tim Watson | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK SMITH | EXECUTIVE DI | 14.8% of Rev | ||
| JULIE GABEL | EDUCATION/OU | 6.9% of Rev | ||
| JENNIFER NESBITT-ECK | OFFICE MANAG | 5.2% of Rev | ||
| SHAWNA THORUP | Board President | — | ||
| CHRISTIN HURST | VICE-PRESIDE | — | ||
| AUSTIN ROSS | Secretary | — | ||
| MIKE BOLDING | Board Member | — | ||
| LAKISHA BRADLEY | Board Member | — | ||
| AMY MATTHEWS | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 34 other orgs in AR with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 14 points below the peer median (15 vs. 29).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 42 → 33 over 5 years (declining by 9 points).
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 20.7% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
- 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:
- Separate signing authority from fundraising authority when both are held by one person — removes the concentration penalty (~12 points).
- 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.