Civic Intelligence

Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 04-3467254

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Oct 31, 2019

Organization ProfileTHEFIRE.ORG

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510 Walnut Street No 1250Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 717-3473

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

34th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

79th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$386,820

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.5% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

78th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-13%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets34th percentile

Assets

Up

$18,917,162

Up $2,538,459 (+15%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$17,365,804

Up $2,232,699 (+15%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$1,551,358

Up $305,760 (+25%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin79th percentile

Revenue

Down

$10,939,868

Down $1,665,378 (-13%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$8,706,449

Up $604,784 (+7.5%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

$2,233,419

Down $2,270,162 (-50%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$80M$60M$40M$20M$0Assets 2011: $2,548,979Liabilities 2011: $74,814Net Assets 2011: $2,474,1652011Assets 2012: $2,384,563Liabilities 2012: $113,752Net Assets 2012: $2,270,8112012Assets 2013: $2,986,786Liabilities 2013: $88,128Net Assets 2013: $2,898,6582013Assets 2014: $2,862,471Liabilities 2014: $165,864Net Assets 2014: $2,696,6072014Assets 2015: $6,070,557Liabilities 2015: $155,269Net Assets 2015: $5,915,2882015Assets 2016: $7,769,381Liabilities 2016: $1,148,745Net Assets 2016: $6,620,6362016Assets 2017: $12,003,475Liabilities 2017: $1,311,191Net Assets 2017: $10,692,2842017Assets 2018: $16,378,703Liabilities 2018: $1,245,598Net Assets 2018: $15,133,1052018Assets 2019: $18,917,162Liabilities 2019: $1,551,358Net Assets 2019: $17,365,8042019Assets 2020: $22,950,802Liabilities 2020: $1,665,644Net Assets 2020: $21,285,1582020Assets 2021: $30,753,089Liabilities 2021: $1,602,971Net Assets 2021: $29,150,1182021Assets 2022: $43,920,299Liabilities 2022: $2,044,679Net Assets 2022: $41,875,6202022Assets 2023: $51,099,560Liabilities 2023: $5,948,620Net Assets 2023: $45,150,9402023Assets 2024: $63,265,155Liabilities 2024: $10,036,913Net Assets 2024: $53,228,2422024Assets 2025: $74,097,710Liabilities 2025: $9,637,453Net Assets 2025: $64,460,2572025

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$18,917,162
Liabilities$1,551,358
Net Assets$17,365,804
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth18th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$60M$40M$20M$0-$20MExpenses 2011: $2,137,2162011Expenses 2012: $2,339,7442012Revenue 2013: $1,807,197Expenses 2013: $1,179,350Net Income 2013: $627,8472013Revenue 2014: $3,119,177Expenses 2014: $3,318,604Net Income 2014: -$199,4272014Revenue 2015: $7,401,750Expenses 2015: $4,188,282Net Income 2015: $3,213,4682015Revenue 2016: $6,359,697Expenses 2016: $5,658,143Net Income 2016: $701,5542016Revenue 2017: $10,899,264Expenses 2017: $6,787,293Net Income 2017: $4,111,9712017Revenue 2018: $12,605,246Expenses 2018: $8,101,665Net Income 2018: $4,503,5812018Revenue 2019: $10,939,868Expenses 2019: $8,706,449Net Income 2019: $2,233,4192019Revenue 2020: $13,740,060Expenses 2020: $9,463,308Net Income 2020: $4,276,7522020Revenue 2021: $16,092,176Expenses 2021: $10,499,318Net Income 2021: $5,592,8582021Revenue 2022: $37,125,569Expenses 2022: $22,299,708Net Income 2022: $14,825,8612022Revenue 2023: $35,935,057Expenses 2023: $34,236,134Net Income 2023: $1,698,9232023Revenue 2024: $33,424,334Expenses 2024: $27,991,138Net Income 2024: $5,433,1962024Revenue 2025: $40,016,763Expenses 2025: $29,735,575Net Income 2025: $10,281,1882025

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$10,939,868
Expenses$8,706,449
Net Income$2,233,419
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Oct 31, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$13,123,734
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of fire is to defend and sustain individual rights - including freedom of speech, legal equality, due process, religious liberty, and sanctity of conscience - at america's colleges and universities.

Defend & sustain the individual rights of students & faculty at america's colleges & universities

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$12,094,232$14,346,090▲ $2,251,858
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,606,033$1,740,270▲ $134,237
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,137,168$1,380,165▲ $242,997
Pledges and Grants Receivable$238,333$1,096,667▲ $858,334
Investments Other Securities$841,806--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$325,464$242,524▼ $82,940
Accounts Receivable$2,653$226▼ $2,427
Total Assets$16,378,703$18,917,162▲ $2,538,459
Other Assets Total$133,014$111,220▼ $21,794
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,038,730$1,364,809▲ $326,079
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$206,868$186,549▼ $20,319
Total Liabilities$1,245,598$1,551,358▲ $305,760
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$13,797,040$15,499,282▲ $1,702,242
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,312,337$1,842,270▲ $529,933
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$23,728$24,252▲ $524
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$15,133,105$17,365,804▲ $2,232,699
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$16,378,703$18,917,162▲ $2,538,459

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$1,170,128$418,965$1,589,093
Equipment$202,298$163,685$365,983
Other Land Buildings$7,739$160,186$167,925

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2018$23,728-▲ $524-$24,252
2017$23,364-▲ $364-$23,728
2016$23,332-▲ $32-$23,364
2015$23,301-▲ $31-$23,332
2014$23,299-▲ $2-$23,301
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Gregory LukianoffPresident & CEOFT$303,187$83,633$386,820
Robert ShibleyExecutive DirectorFT$209,000$58,607$267,607
William CreeleySenior VP Legal & Public AdvocacyFT$161,250$46,649$207,899
Alisha GlennonSenior VP Finance & DevelopmentFT$161,250$44,356$205,606
Samantha HarrisVP Procedural AdvocacyFT$120,458$15,572$136,030
Azhar MajeedVP of Policy ReformFT$103,750$27,076$130,826
Joseph CohnLegislative & Policy DirectorFT$108,333$9,803$118,136

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Anthony DickChairman
Daniel ShuchmanChairman - Left Nov 2018
Barbara BishopVice Chairman
Daphne PataiDirector
John EllisDirector
Marlene MieskeDirector
Nicholas RosenkranzDirector
Richard LosickDirector
Harvey SilverglateCo-founder
Virginia PostrelSecretary
Joseph MalineTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Marmalade ConsultingWeb Development1812 W HUBBARD STREET SUITE 200, Chicago, IL 60622$236,700
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$9,677,941
Program Service Revenue
$845,241
Investment Income
$349,369
Other Revenue
$67,317
All Other Contributions
$9,677,941
Change in Net Assets
$2,233,419

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Miscellaneous8$620,933Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions8$620,933-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$10,939,868
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-720
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$10,939,148
Total Revenue per Form 990
$10,939,868
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$5,005,215
Other Expenses$3,671,798
Total Fundraising Expense$1,216,988
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$29,436
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,341,213$361,066$474,469$3,176,748
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$667,323$267,814$132,795$1,067,932
Fees for Services Legal$687,854--$687,854
Occupancy$395,722$78,611$79,819$554,152
Office Expenses$207,333$23,231$257,631$488,195
Other Employee Benefits$301,621$45,195$64,673$411,489
Travel$360,697$14,093$33,699$408,489
Conferences and Meetings$316,856$7,168$12,873$336,897
Fees for Services Other$318,964--$318,964
Payroll Taxes$211,261$42,613$42,857$296,731
Information Technology$183,067$13,214$70,194$266,475
Depreciation Depletion-$239,799-$239,799
Fees for Services Accounting$63,624$24,982-$88,606
Advertising$53,619$1,120$25,100$79,839
Pension Plan Contributions$42,103$2,105$8,107$52,315
Insurance$22,539$4,477$4,546$31,562
Grants to Domestic Individuals$29,436--$29,436
Other Expenses$9,530$1,437$1,709$12,676
Fees for Services Lobbying$904--$904
Total Functional Expenses$6,361,594$1,127,867$1,216,988$8,706,449

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$8,706,449
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$8,706,449
Total Expenses per Form 990$8,706,449
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Araz ShibleyFamily Member of Fire Executive Director, Robert ShipleyFIRE PAID ARAZ SHIBLEY $10,500 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AS AN EDITOR. $3,000 FOR EDITING THE FIRST THINGS FIRST COURSE BOOK AND $7,500 FOR CONTENT REVIEW OF ESSAY CONTEST ENTRIES COVERING TWO FISCAL PERIODS.No$10,500
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Lease Obligation$1,056,795
Deferred Rent$308,014
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1

“The executive committee shall be composed of the officers of the corporation. The executive committee shall be authorized to act for the board between its regular meetings. The executive committee shall have and may exercise all of the powers and authority of the board in the management of fire, except for the following: the changing of the principal office of fire; the filling of vacancies in the board; the changing of the number of the board of directors; the removal of officers or directors from office; the authorization of a merger or dissolution of fire; the adoption, amendment, or repeal of bylaws; the amendment or repeal of any resolution of the board; or action on matters committed by the bylaws or by resolution of the board to another committee of the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm. Then management, including the executive director, senior vp of finance and development, and president and ceo all review the form 990 in detail. In addition, a complete copy of the form 990 as it will be filed is provided to all board members prior to its filing with the internal revenue service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The board of directors will undertake a review of the matter by making all necessary inquiries deemed warranted by the circumstances. An appropriate organizational response shall be determined by disinterested members of the board of directors. The organization reviews business relationships with all vendors annually. Conflicts involving employees are resolved by the president. Conflicts involving the president or board of directors are resolved by the board of directors. Proceedings are documented in a memo or minutes as deemed appropriate by the circumstances.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The compensation committee of the board of directors conducts a compensation study and uses other comparative data to determine appropriate compensation of the president/ceo. The compensation committee reports findings to the board of directors. The board of directors approves the compensation package. The deliberation and final decision are documented timely as part of the committee and board minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The conflict of interest policy is made available to the public upon request. The financial statements are available on the website. The governing documents are not made available for public inspection.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Foundation for Individual Rights in
EIN
04-3467254
Phone
2157173473
Address
510 WALNUT STREET NO 1250, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

Signing Officer

Name
Gregory Lukianoff
Title
President & CEO
Phone
2157173473
Signed
2019-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Gregory Lukianoff
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
73
Volunteers
14

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
610 W GERMANTOWN PIKE STE 400, PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
Preparer
Connie M Lira
Phone
2156433900
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“The foundation's endowment consists of one individual fund established primarily to fund operations.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“The foundation is a nonprofit organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and is exempt from federal and state income taxes. Accordingly, there is no provision for income taxes. The foundation is not aware of any activities that would jeopardize its tax-exempt status, nor is it aware of any of its activities that are subject to tax on unrelated business income taxes. The foundation follows the guidance in the income tax standard regarding the recognition and measurement of uncertain tax positions. The guidance clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity's financial statements. The guidance further prescribes recognition and measurement of tax provisions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return that are not certain to be realized. The application of this standard had no impact on the foundation's financial statements. The foundation's income tax returns are subject to review and examination by federal, state, and local authorities.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0FIRE'S LITIGATION PROJECT: FIRE COORDINATES NATIONAL LITIGATION EFFORTS AIMED AT CHALLENGING SOME OF THE BIGGEST THREATS TO CAMPUS RIGHTS. BEGINNING WITH THE LAUNCH OF OUR STAND UP FOR SPEECH LITIGATION PROJECT, FIRE HAS WORKED WITH PLAINTIFFS FROM THE AROUND THE COUNTRY TO CHALLENGE UNCONSTITUTIONAL SPEECH CODES. OUR MILLION VOICES CAMPAIGN EXPANDS THAT WORK EVEN FURTHER BY PARTNERING OUR OWN COUNSEL WITH FIRE LEGAL NETWORK ATTORNEYS IN AN EFFORT TO FILE CHALLENGES THAT ULTIMATELY FREE ONE MILLION STUDENT VOICES. OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS FIRE HAS WON 23 LITIGATION VICTORIES AFFECTING MORE THAN 625,000 STUDENTS AND THE COUNTLESS MORE WHO WILL ULTIMATELY STEP FOOT ON THOSE CAMPUSES.FIRE STAFF ATTORNEYS DIRECTLY REPRESENTED CLIENTS BETWEEN JULY 1, 2018 AND JUNE 30, 2019. THERE WERE TWO LAWSUITS IN ACTIVE LITIGATION DURING THAT TIME.SHAW V. BURKE, ET AL., CIVIL ACTION NO. 17-2386 (C.D. CAL.): THIS WAS A CIVIL RIGHTS LAWSUIT BY PLAINTIFF COLLEGE STUDENT RAISING FIRST AMENDMENT CLAIMS AGAINST ADMINISTRATORS AT HIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT. THE CLAIMS CHALLENGED DISTRICT AND COLLEGE-LEVEL POLICIES LIMITING STUDENT EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATURE ON CAMPUS. THE CHALLENGED POLICIES IMPACTED OVER 20,000 STUDENTS AT THE COLLEGE AND ROUGHLY 150,000 STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT. A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WAS REACHED IN DECEMBER 2018. DEFENDANTS AGREED TO ENACT POLICY CHANGES AT THE COLLEGE AND DISTRICT LEVEL THAT HAD A BROAD IMPACT ON STUDENT EXPRESSIVE RIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE LARGEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IN THE COUNTRY, PROMOTING FIRE'S MISSION TO DEFEND AND SUSTAIN FREEDOM OF SPEECH AT AMERICA'S COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. DEFENDANTS ALSO AGREED TO PAY $225,000 IN ATTORNEY'S FEES FOR THE WORK OF FIRE STAFF ATTORNEYS AND OUTSIDE CO-COUNSEL IN THE CASE.FIRE V. REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, ET AL., CASE NO. 19STCP01033 (SUPER. CT. CAL.): THIS LAWSUIT WAS FILED UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT SEEKING TO COMPEL THE RELEASE OF DOCUMENTS REQUESTED BY FIRE RELATED TO A CAMPUS SPEAKING APPEARANCE AT UCLA BY SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY STEVEN MNUCHIN, AND ALLEGING A PATTERN AND PRACTICE BY UCLA OF UNREASONABLY DELAYING THE RELEASE OF DISCLOSABLE RECORDS IN VIOLATION OF THE ACT. THE SUIT FURTHERS FIRE'S INTERESTS AS A PUBLIC INTEREST WATCHDOG ORGANIZATION THAT VIGOROUSLY PURSUES PUBLIC RECORDS, MADE ACCESSIBLE BY STATE STATUTE, AS A MEANS OF HOLDING PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1FIRE STUDENT NETWORK: THE FIRE STUDENT NETWORK (FSN) IS A DYNAMIC COALITION OF THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES ON CAMPUS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FIRE. THE FSN OFFERS NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL AND ACTIVISM RESOURCES TO ITS MEMBERS, AND ITS ANNUAL CONFERENCE, SUMMER INTERNSHIP, ON-CAMPUS SPEECHES, AND VARIOUS OUTREACH PROGRAMS PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS AND STRATEGIES NECESSARY FOR ACTION. IN A GIVEN YEAR, THE FSN HOSTS NEARLY 150 STUDENTS AT ITS EVENTS, COORDINATES APPROXIMATELY 50 ON-CAMPUS PRESENTATIONS, VISITS DOZENS OF NATIONAL CONFERENCES, PROVIDES RESOURCES TO HUNDREDS OF ACTIVISTS, AND RECRUITS NEARLY 1,000 NEW MEMBERS.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc2INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS DEFENSE PROGRAM: THE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS DEFENSE PROGRAM (IRDP) PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, AND CAMPUS GROUPS WHOSE FUNDAMENTAL CIVIL LIBERTIES HAVE BEEN VIOLATED. WORKING THROUGH OUTREACH TO ADMINISTRATORS, THE STRATEGIC USE OF PUBLICITY TO GENERATE PUBLIC ATTENTION AND PRESSURE, AND, WHEN NECESSARY, THE COORDINATION OF LEGAL COUNSEL AND ACTION IN THE COURTS, THE IRDP HAS SECURED 328 VICTORIES ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS AND FACULTY MEMBERS SINCE FIRE'S FOUNDING.
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$18,917,162
Liabilities
$1,551,358
Net assets
$17,365,804
Revenue
$10,939,868
Expenses
$8,706,449
Net income
$2,233,419
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$74.1$9.64$64.5$40.0$29.7$10.3
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$63.3$10.0$53.2$33.4$28.0$5.43
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$51.1$5.95$45.2$35.9$34.2$1.70
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$43.9$2.04$41.9$37.1$22.3$14.8
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$30.8$1.60$29.2$16.1$10.5$5.59
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$23.0$1.67$21.3$13.7$9.46$4.28
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.9$1.55$17.4$10.9$8.71$2.23
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$16.4$1.25$15.1$12.6$8.10$4.50
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$12.0$1.31$10.7$10.9$6.79$4.11
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.77$1.15$6.62$6.36$5.66$0.70
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.07$0.16$5.92$7.40$4.19$3.21
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.86$0.17$2.70$3.12$3.32$0.20
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.99$0.09$2.90$1.81$1.18$0.63
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.38$0.11$2.27$2.34
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.55$0.07$2.47$2.14