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.
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 57.2% | 32 | Critical Intervention Needed | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 64.0% | 42 | Governance-Stressed | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 49 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 45 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 39 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Thompson | Artistic Director | 19.3% of Rev | ||
| Alexandra Braeger | Orchestra Manager | 11.0% of Rev | ||
| Adrienne Prosser | Treasurer | 4.4% of Rev | ||
| Van Merritt | Librarian | 3.2% of Rev | ||
| Amanda Watkins | Orchestra Manager | 2.2% of Rev | ||
| Ruth Mollman | Board President | — | ||
| Sharon Young | Board President | — | ||
| Don Parkison | Secretary | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Thompson | Artistic Director | 21.1% of Rev | ||
| Amanda Watkins | Orchestra Manager | 14.6% of Rev | ||
| Van Merritt | Librarian | 3.5% of Rev | ||
| Ruth Mollman | Board President | — | ||
| Sharon Young | Board President | — | ||
| Don Parkison | Secretary | — | ||
| Adrienne Prosser | Treasurer | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 270 other orgs in CO with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 20 points below the peer median (30 vs. 50).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
Overall score has gone from 41 → 33 over 5 years (declining by 8 points).
What's driving this score
- 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.