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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 28 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 45.0% | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 36.7% | 24 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 42.0% | 22 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 25 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 25 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 25 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don McAvoy | Board Member | 26.2% of Rev | ||
| Larry Lippke | Board Member | 11.1% of Rev | ||
| Chris Caffee | Board President | — | ||
| Richard Miles | Board Member | — | ||
| Sue Miles | Board Member | — | ||
| Anna Lichorad | Treasurer | — | ||
| Cathy Holste | Secretary | — | ||
| Joe Leavengood | Board Member | — | ||
| Brian Kaspar | Board Member | — | ||
| Marilyn Dyess | Board Member | — | ||
| Bob Bruce | Board Member | — | ||
| Karin Loftin | Board Member | — | ||
| Jean Westphal | Board Member | — | ||
| Becky Hall | Board President | — | ||
| Jon Marner | Librarian | — | ||
| Alan McIntosh | Board President | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don McAvoy | Board Member | 27.7% of Rev | ||
| Larry Lippke | Board Member | 11.1% of Rev | ||
| Chris Caffee | Board Member | — | ||
| Richard Miles | Board Member | — | ||
| Sue Miles | Board Member | — | ||
| Anna Lichorad | Treasurer | — | ||
| Cathy Holste | Secretary | — | ||
| Hellen Treat-Balcar | Board Member | — | ||
| Bob Bruce | Board Member | — | ||
| Becky Hall | Board President | — | ||
| Jon Marner | Librarian | — | ||
| Alan McIntosh | Board President | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don McAvoy | Board Member | 29.3% of Rev | ||
| Larry Lippke | Board Member | 10.8% of Rev | ||
| Chris Caffee | Board Member | — | ||
| Ginger Murray | Board Member | — | ||
| Jacqueline Lamensky | Board Member | — | ||
| Anna Lichorad | Board Member | — | ||
| Cathy Holste | Board Member | — | ||
| Jim Holste | Board Member | — | ||
| Patricia Lassiter | Board President | — | ||
| Hellen Treat-Balcar | Board Member | — | ||
| Bob Bruce | Board Member | — | ||
| Bob Marcotte | Board Member | — | ||
| Becky Hall | Board President | — | ||
| Jon Marner | Librarian | — | ||
| Alan McIntosh | Secretary | — | ||
| Laura Mann | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 484 other orgs in TX with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 37 points below the peer median (30 vs. 67).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 22 → 32 over 5 years (improving by 10 points). A multi-year directional move of this magnitude is a signal worth investigating.
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.