Mission Drift
What does this mean?
Highly volatile revenue swings year over year paired with fluctuating Program Scores. The organization is constantly pivoting to chase restricted grant funding rather than building a sustainable core.
The Path Forward
The Lodestar
A radical recommitment to the core mission. It requires the organization to gain the strength to say 'no' to restricted funding that pulls them away from their true purpose.
Title
Representative Institutions
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 38 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 26 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 38 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | 42.6% | 23 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2019 | — | — | 30.7% | 25 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | 22.7% | 22 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | 12.4% | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | 14.2% | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | 12.5% | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | 13.5% | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | 16.1% | 25 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 27 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2009 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2025
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Goby | Board Member | — | ||
| Kristin Klehr | Board Member | — | ||
| Diana Gesshel | Board Member | — | ||
| BECKY FISH | Board Member | — | ||
| NIKOLE LUEBBE | Secretary | — | ||
| Christopher Davidson | Board President | — | ||
| Genevieve Plourde | Treasurer | — | ||
| Alison Sieh | Board President | — | ||
| Laura Mason | Executive Director | — | ||
| Kelly Pate | Operations | — | ||
| John Sutton | Artistic Director | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIKOLE LUEBBE | Board Member | — | ||
| Genevieve Plourde | Board Member | — | ||
| Alison Sieh | Board Member | — | ||
| BECKY FISH | Board Member | — | ||
| Steve Goby | Board President | — | ||
| WENDY JACQUEMIN | Treasurer | — | ||
| Chris Ward | Secretary | — | ||
| Angela Catalano | Vice President | — | ||
| Mary Wilson | Chairman | — | ||
| Laura Mason | Executive Director | — | ||
| Kelly Pate | Operations | — | ||
| John Sutton | Artistic Director | — | ||
| NIKOLE LUEBBE | Vice Of Chorale | — | ||
| Steve Goby | Board Member | — | ||
| Mary Wilson | Board Member | — | ||
| Alison Sieh | Board Member | — | ||
| BECKY FISH | Board Member | — | ||
| Diana Gesshel | Board President | — | ||
| WENDY JACQUEMIN | Treasurer | — | ||
| Courtney Rizzo | Board President | — | ||
| Laura Mason | Executive Director | — | ||
| Kelly Pate | Operations | — | ||
| John Sutton | Artistic Director | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMY HUGES | Board Member | — | ||
| STEVE GOBY | Board Member | — | ||
| SHARON HYDER | Board Member | — | ||
| ALISON SIEH | Board Member | — | ||
| BECKY FISH | Board Member | — | ||
| NIKOLE LUEBBE | Board President | — | ||
| WENDY JACQUEMIN | Treasurer | — | ||
| DIANA GESSHEL | Secretary | — | ||
| COURTNEY RIZZO | Board President | — | ||
| Laura Mason | Executive Director | — | ||
| Kelly Pate | Operations | — | ||
| John Sutton | Artistic Director | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Sutton | Artistic Director | 16.7% of Rev | ||
| Laura Mason | Executive Director | 11.4% of Rev | ||
| Kelly Pate | Operations | 5.5% of Rev | ||
| STEVE GOBY | Board Member | — | ||
| SHARON HYDER | Board Member | — | ||
| ALISON SIEH | Board Member | — | ||
| JEREMY HUGHES | Board Member | — | ||
| BECKY FISH | Board Member | — | ||
| NIKOLE LUEBBE | Board President | — | ||
| WENDY JACQUEMIN | Treasurer | — | ||
| DIANA GESSHEL | Secretary | — | ||
| COURTNEY RIZZO | Chairman | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 829 other orgs in CA with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 8 points below the peer median (25 vs. 33).
5-year trend: Mission Drift
Highly volatile revenue swings year over year paired with fluctuating Program Scores. The organization is constantly pivoting to chase restricted grant funding rather than building a sustainable core.
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.