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 | — | — | — | 37 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 35 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 31 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 39 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 35 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth M Mears | Artistic Director | 27.6% of Rev | ||
| David J Watkins II CPA | Treasurer | 1.8% of Rev | ||
| Celina Linares | Board Member | — | ||
| James E Thompson | Board Member | — | ||
| Richard M Schulz | Board Member | — | ||
| David B Skinner | Board Member | — | ||
| Geoffrey Steele | Board Member | — | ||
| Donna Thompson | Chairman | — | ||
| Christine Counts-Davis | Board Member | — | ||
| Susan Jennings | Board Member | — | ||
| Audrey Korsgaard | Board Member | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 130 other orgs in SC with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 23 points below the peer median (5 vs. 28).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 39 → 37 over 5 years (declining by 2 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.