Liabilities / Assets
21st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 21% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 06-6060478
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
21st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 21% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
31st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 31% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
84th percentile
Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
38th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 38% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 2.9% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
44th percentile
Faster asset growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
76th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$25,027,826
Up $678,999 (+2.8%) from 2013
Net Assets
Up$23,933,438
Up $468,257 (+2.0%) from 2013
Liabilities
Up$1,094,388
Up $210,742 (+24%) from 2013
Revenue
Up$6,857,299
Up $970,615 (+16%) from 2013
Expenses
Up$4,735,727
Up $500,186 (+12%) from 2013
Net Income
Up$2,121,572
Up $470,429 (+28%) from 2013
Promoting increased independence to men and women who are blind by providing them with highest quality guide dogs.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments Other Securities | $13,250,256 | $14,407,065 | ▲ $1,156,809 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $2,747,583 | $4,907,767 | ▲ $2,160,184 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $3,390,463 | $1,816,312 | ▼ $1,574,151 |
| Investments Program Related | $1,764,770 | $1,748,346 | ▼ $16,424 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $119,331 | $106,035 | ▼ $13,296 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $75,680 | $80,221 | ▲ $4,541 |
| Accounts Receivable | $94,262 | $12,080 | ▼ $82,182 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $6,482 | $0 | ▼ $6,482 |
| Total Assets | $24,348,827 | $25,027,826 | ▲ $678,999 |
| Other Assets Total | $2,900,000 | $1,950,000 | ▼ $950,000 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $883,646 | $1,085,081 | ▲ $201,435 |
| Other Liabilities | $0 | $9,307 | ▲ $9,307 |
| Total Liabilities | $883,646 | $1,094,388 | ▲ $210,742 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $11,010,668 | $11,856,270 | ▲ $845,602 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $9,627,856 | $10,647,070 | ▲ $1,019,214 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $2,826,657 | $1,430,098 | ▼ $1,396,559 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $23,465,181 | $23,933,438 | ▲ $468,257 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $24,348,827 | $25,027,826 | ▲ $678,999 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $3,717,572 | $2,989,198 | $6,706,770 |
| Land | $1,150,000 | - | $1,150,000 |
| Equipment | $40,195 | $847,061 | $887,256 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $49,642 | $49,642 |
| Investment Program Related Org | $557,173 | - | - |
| Other Assets Org | $1,950,000 | - | - |
| Other Securities | $14,407,065 | - | - |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $21,062,428 | $2,345,253 | ▲ $778,040 | $4,415,304 | $19,667,698 |
| 2013 | $19,028,763 | $1,263,029 | ▲ $2,561,860 | $1,706,135 | $21,062,428 |
| 2012 | $17,527,963 | $1,248,783 | ▲ $1,920,570 | $1,598,749 | $19,028,763 |
| 2011 | $19,661,538 | $1,002,500 | ▼ $1,190,903 | $1,888,577 | $17,527,963 |
| 2010 | $17,547,512 | $1,256,800 | ▲ $1,536,127 | $626,738 | $19,661,538 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot D Russman | CEO & Executive Director | FT | $199,350 | $1,252 | $200,602 |
| Julie Unwin | COO | FT | $106,581 | $7,619 | $114,200 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Karen Tripp | Chairman |
| G Kenneth Bernhard Esq | Vice Chairman |
| Bruce Trivellini Dds | Director |
| Charles W Shivery | Director |
| Edward H Budd | Director |
| Honorable M Jodi Rell | Director |
| John H Gotta | Director |
| Karen Shaw Petrou | Director |
| Lillian Johnson | Director |
| Louise C England | Director |
| Mark T Bertolini | Director |
| Pamela K Goodling | Director |
| Stephen H Matheson | Director |
| Glynis Cassis | Secretary |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 55 | $23,593 |
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 2 | $10,559 |
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 3 | $3,385 |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 60 | $37,537 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $2,719,659 |
| Other Expenses | $2,016,068 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $293,145 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,679,688 | $305,662 | $120,184 | $2,105,534 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $337,818 | $61,269 | $20,296 | $419,383 |
| All Other Expenses | $225,609 | $90,029 | $61,983 | $377,621 |
| Occupancy | $286,849 | - | - | $286,849 |
| Office Expenses | $140,342 | $61,886 | $75,359 | $277,587 |
| Other Expenses | $239,646 | - | - | $239,646 |
| Travel | $223,881 | $32 | $4,558 | $228,471 |
| Payroll Taxes | $155,753 | $28,424 | $10,565 | $194,742 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $169,649 | - | - | $169,649 |
| Insurance | $107,487 | $15,972 | - | $123,459 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | $102,719 | - | - | $102,719 |
| Fees for Services Other | $60,674 | $27,300 | - | $87,974 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $57,123 | $11,750 | - | $68,873 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $24,198 | $519 | $200 | $24,917 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $13,160 | $7,790 | - | $20,950 |
| Information Technology | $3,153 | $4,200 | - | $7,353 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $3,827,749 | $614,833 | $293,145 | $4,735,727 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $4,783,870 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $4,735,727 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $4,735,727 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $48,143 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $54,028 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $48,143 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | $35,684 | - | $2,998 | - |
| Ride for Independence | $69,176 | $18,645 | $13,828 | $4,817 |
| Total Events | $155,953 | $54,028 | $48,143 | $5,885 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Security Deposit | $9,307 |
“The audited financial statements and form 990 are provided to the ceo, chairman of the board and audit committee in draft form. They review the documents and, once approved, they are presented to the entire board. Upon their approval, these are available for distribution and filing.”
“On an annual basis, the corporate governance committee delivers the conflict of interest policy to each board member. The policy is read by each member of the board and they are requested to sign an acceptance form for the conflict of interest policy. The acceptance rate has been 100%.”
“Compensation for other officers and key employees are determined by the ceo & executive director, who reviews salaries of various non-profit organizations and other market applicable data. The principal officer determines the actual compensation and/or raise. Compensation for the executive director is also reviewed using salaries of various non-profit organizations and other market applicable data, and approved by the board.”
“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. The 990 is also available in the secretary of state's office where filed and on the internet.”
“Impairmemt loss on building held for sale. -950,000. Pension related changes -291,344.”
“The audit committee assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed during the year.”
“The organization intends to use the endowment to fund future programs.”
“Fasb has issued accounting for uncertainty in income taxes (asc 740). The foundation continually evaluates expiring statutes of limitations, proposed settlements, changes to tax law and new authoritative rulings to determine if it has any uncertain tax positions. As of december 31, 2014, the foundation does not believe it is exposed to any uncertain tax positions.”
“Special events expenses 48,143.”
“Special events expenses 48,143.”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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| IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt | 0 | 14 |
| IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 9631025 |
| IRS990/GrossRentsGrp/RealAmt | 0 | 56814 |
| IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt | 0 | 14 |
| IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 2 |
| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 4200 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 3153 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 7353 |
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| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 107487 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 123459 |
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| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 361538 |
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| IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 14407065 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 1764770 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1748346 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt | 0 | 8 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 4907767 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt | 0 | 8793668 |
| IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd | 0 | CT |
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| IRS990/LessRentalExpensesGrp/RealAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | 1 |
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| IRS990/MiscellaneousRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 41849 |
| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | PROMOTING INCREASED INDEPENDENCE TO MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE BLIND BY PROVIDING THEM WITH HIGHEST QUALITY GUIDE DOGS. |
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| IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 828473 |
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| IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 5885 |
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| IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 56814 |
| IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt | 0 | -411971 |
| IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt | 0 | 37538 |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 286849 |
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| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 61886 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 140342 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 277587 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 2900000 |
| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1950000 |
| IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | -1241344 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 20296 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 61269 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 337818 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 419383 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | KENNEL COSTS |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 239646 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 239646 |
| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 9307 |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 41849 |
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| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 305662 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 1679688 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2105534 |
| IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OwnWebsiteInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 10565 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 28424 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 155753 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 194742 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 9627856 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 10647070 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 75680 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 80221 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 119331 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 106035 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | ELIOT D RUSSMAN |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 900099 |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 124754 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 4366274 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 1177960 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 1792375 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 205752 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 136698 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 1651143 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 2443166 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 4235541 |
| IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 5886684 |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | 2121572 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt | 0 | 56814 |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/RevenueAmt | 0 | 223417 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 6482 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 5336061 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 4391393 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 3386326 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 2902817 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 3614855 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 19631452 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 361538 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 312856 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 357754 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 340918 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 689330 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2062396 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 41849 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 196999 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 111616 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 171569 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 188126 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 710159 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.86970 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.85950 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 19631452 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 5336061 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 4391393 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 3386326 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 2902817 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 3614855 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 19631452 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 22573799 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 169792 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 169792 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct | 0 | 0.39000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 3717572 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 2989198 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 6706770 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt | 0 | 102719 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 21062428 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt | 0 | 2345253 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 19667698 |
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.