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 | — | — | 15.4% | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | 12.3% | 52 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 14.0% | 43 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 21.8% | 36 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | 16.3% | 41 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | 14.4% | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | 14.8% | 45 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | 14.2% | 45 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 57 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 53 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMANTHA JOHNSTON | Executive Director | 16.4% of Rev | ||
| BETH WARREN | Board President | — | ||
| DENISE HORTON | Board President | — | ||
| KRISTA HANLEY | Secretary | — | ||
| ANNA NADASDY | Treasurer | — | ||
| JULIE KORBER | Treasurer | — | ||
| TRAVIS HILL | Secretary | — | ||
| TAI BICKHAM | Board Member | — | ||
| MAGGIE CUBLER | Board Member | — | ||
| ED REED | Board Member | — | ||
| REBECCA SAWYER SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| WENDI SCHNEIDER | Board Member | — | ||
| MATTHEW HILL | Board Member | — | ||
| TYLER OWEN | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMANTHA JOHNSTON | Executive Director | 14.2% of Rev | ||
| ANNA NADASDY | Board President | — | ||
| BETH WARREN | Board President | — | ||
| LANCE BURCH | Secretary | — | ||
| NATHAN GULASH | Treasurer | — | ||
| JOHN KENNEY | Board Member | — | ||
| ED REED | Board Member | — | ||
| REBECCA SAWYER SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| ROBERT STEINMETZ | Board Member | — | ||
| DENISE HORTON | Board Member | — | ||
| TRAVIS HILL | Board Member | — | ||
| KRISTA HANLEY | Board Member | — | ||
| WENDY SCHNEIDER | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMANTHA JOHNSTON | Executive Director | 12.9% of Rev | ||
| ANNA NADASDY | Board President | — | ||
| BETH WARREN | Board President | — | ||
| WENDI SCHNEIDER | Secretary | — | ||
| BARBARA NEWBY | Treasurer | — | ||
| JOHN KENNEY | Board Member | — | ||
| ED REED | Board Member | — | ||
| REBECCA SAWYER SMITH | Board Member | — | ||
| ROBERT STEINMETZ | Board Member | — | ||
| STEWART TUCKER LUNDY | Board Member | — | ||
| LANCE BURCH | Board Member | — | ||
| KRISTA HANLEY | Board Member | — | ||
| NATHAN GULASH | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMANTHA E JOHNSTON | Executive Director | 12.8% of Rev | ||
| BARBARA NEWBY | Board President | — | ||
| ANNA NADASDY | Board President | — | ||
| WENDI SCHNEIDER | Secretary | — | ||
| JESSICA MARGETSON | Treasurer | — | ||
| JOHN KENNEY | Board Member | — | ||
| ED REED | Board Member | — | ||
| BETH WARREN | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 271 other orgs in CO with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: governance score sits 17 points below the peer median (45 vs. 62).
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 15.4% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
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).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.