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 | Hidden | Hidden | 18.4% | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2022 | — | — | 27.7% | 22 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2021 | — | — | 19.7% | 35 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 59.4% | 30 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 45 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 41 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hurley | Executive Director | 14.9% of Rev | ||
| Maribeth Arena | Board President | — | ||
| Steve Kitay | Board President | — | ||
| Paula Barta | Treasurer | — | ||
| Ellen Snyder | Secretary | — | ||
| Eric Nordstrom | Board Member | — | ||
| Johnny Erickson | Board Member | — | ||
| Rick Smith | Board Member | — | ||
| Leo Waters | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 54 other orgs in MA with NTEE prefix A2.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 35 points below the peer median (0 vs. 35).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 45 → 27 over 5 years (declining by 18 points). A multi-year directional move of this magnitude is a signal worth investigating.
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 18.4% 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.