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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | 0.3% | 50 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 41 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 25 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renate Thomas | Librarian | 0.3% of Rev | ||
| Mike Arnold | Secretary | — | ||
| Dora Bronston | Board President | — | ||
| Jackie Davis | Board President | — | ||
| Matthew Dixon | Legal Affaires | — | ||
| Dana Kolovson | Treasurer | — | ||
| Gary Rasmussen | Board President | — | ||
| Michael Shaffer | Board President | — | ||
| Joanne Shaffer | Personnal Manager | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Arnold | Secretary | — | ||
| Dora Bronston | Public Relations | — | ||
| Jackie Davis | Board President | — | ||
| Matthew Dixon | Legal Affairs | — | ||
| Dana Kolovson | Treasurer | — | ||
| Gary Rasmussen | Board President | — | ||
| Michael Shaffer | Board President | — | ||
| Fred Thiergartner | C0-Fundraising | — | ||
| Genie Thiergartner | Co-Fundraising | — | ||
| Renate Thomas | Librarian | — | ||
| Joanne Shaffer | Personnel Manager | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 212 other orgs in OH with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 24 points above the peer median (65 vs. 41).
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 0.3% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
- Net assets declined for 3 consecutive years of deficit spending; cash runway narrowing.
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Stabilize program expenses or grow earned-income revenue to break the consecutive-deficit pattern (~8 points to financial score).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.