Steady State
"Pointless Theatre Co. creates bold, visceral, and affordable spectacles that blend puppetry, theatre, dance, music, and visual arts, exciting a passion for adventurous art in the nation's capital."
— Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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.
Demonstrated Impact
- Successfully hosted Playground workshops with many in attendance
Title
Representative Institutions
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 40 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 23.7% | 28 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 6.2% | 37 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | 3.2% | 36 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 53 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Reckeweg | Artistic Director | 49.3% of Rev | ||
| Matthew Reckeweg | Artistic Director | 8.3% of Rev | ||
| Patricia Kalil | Artistic Director | 5.2% of Rev | ||
| Melanie Douglass | Board President | — | ||
| David Lloyd Olson | Secretary | — | ||
| Alison Beyrle | Board Member | — | ||
| Patricia Kalil | Artistic Director | — | ||
| Caroline Wilkins | Board President | — | ||
| Donna L Wilkerson CPA | Treasurer | — | ||
| Sang Kim | Board Member | — | ||
| Donna L Wilkerson CPA | Treasurer | — | ||
| David Lloyd Olson | Secretary | — | ||
| Alison Beyrle | Board Member | — | ||
| Melanie Douglass | Board President | — | ||
| Caroline Wilkins | Board President | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Kalil | Artistic Director | 3.9% of Rev | ||
| Matthew Reckeweg | Artistic Director | 3.9% of Rev | ||
| Alison Beyrle | Board Member | 2.4% of Rev | ||
| Melanie Dougless | Board President | — | ||
| David Lloyd Olson | Secretary | — | ||
| Donna L Wilkerson CPA | Treasurer | — | ||
| Caroline Wilkins | Board President | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 22 other orgs in DC with NTEE prefix A9.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 50 points below the peer median (5 vs. 55).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 36 → 32 over 5 years (declining by 4 points).
What's driving this score
- All-volunteer org with no paid officers — governance signal is neutral (default 50), not absent.
What would change this score
No specific high-impact levers identified — this org's score is balanced across components.
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.