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 | — | — | — | 25 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 66.0% | 18 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 25 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 47.3% | 26 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith Lucio | Board Member | 2.2% of Rev | ||
| Jess Chayes | Artistic Director | — | ||
| Stephen Aubrey | Artistic Director | — | ||
| Ben Beckley | Artistic Director | — | ||
| Emily Caffery | Associate Producer | — | ||
| Susan Bernfield | Board Member | — | ||
| David Milch | Board President | — | ||
| Greg Gorman | Treasurer | — | ||
| John W McMath | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith Lucio | Board Member | 9.0% of Rev | ||
| Emily Caffery | Associate Producer | 6.1% of Rev | ||
| Jess Chayes | Artistic Director | 2.6% of Rev | ||
| Stephen Aubrey | Artistic Director | 2.6% of Rev | ||
| Ben Beckley | Artistic Director | 2.6% of Rev | ||
| Nick Benacerraf | Board Member | — | ||
| Linda Hillman | Secretary | — | ||
| Susan Bernfield | Board Member | — | ||
| David Milch | Board President | — | ||
| Brad Burgess | Board Member | — | ||
| Greg Gorman | Treasurer | — | ||
| John W McMath | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith Lucio | Board Member | 8.3% of Rev | ||
| Emily Caffery | Associate Producer | 3.5% of Rev | ||
| Jess Chayes | Artistic Director | 1.6% of Rev | ||
| Stephen Aubrey | Artistic Director | 1.6% of Rev | ||
| Ben Beckley | Artistic Director | 1.4% of Rev | ||
| Nick Benacerraf | Board Member | — | ||
| Nick Banner | Board President | — | ||
| Linda Hillman | Secretary | — | ||
| Susan Bernfield | Board Member | — | ||
| David Milch | Board Member | — | ||
| Meredith Lynsey Schade | Treasurer | — | ||
| Brad Burgess | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 699 other orgs in NY with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 31 points below the peer median (0 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.