Civic Intelligence

Exploring the Metropolis Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 13-3164931

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Oct 22, 2020

Organization Profilewww.exploringthemetropolis.org
161-04 JAMAICA AVE 5th FloorJamaica, NY 11432

(212) 886-2503

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

18th percentile

-17%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$70,484

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 38.5% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-37%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

44th percentile

-2.4%

Faster revenue growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Down

$60,990

Down $36,235 (-37%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$50,400

Down $31,285 (-38%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$10,590

Down $4,950 (-32%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

Down

$182,970

Down $4,434 (-2.4%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$214,255

Down $9,524 (-4.3%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

-$31,285

Up $5,090 (+14%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $38,491Liabilities 2011: $31Net Assets 2011: $38,4602011Assets 2012: $41,072Liabilities 2012: $192Net Assets 2012: $40,8802012Assets 2013: $120,663Liabilities 2013: $8,171Net Assets 2013: $112,4922013Assets 2014: $214,795Liabilities 2014: $10,159Net Assets 2014: $204,6362014Assets 2015: $214,527Liabilities 2015: $9,319Net Assets 2015: $205,2082015Assets 2016: $162,355Liabilities 2016: $8,964Net Assets 2016: $153,3912016Assets 2017: $130,127Liabilities 2017: $8,093Net Assets 2017: $122,0342017Assets 2018: $97,225Liabilities 2018: $15,540Net Assets 2018: $81,6852018Assets 2019: $60,990Liabilities 2019: $10,590Net Assets 2019: $50,4002019Assets 2020: $27,687Liabilities 2020: $2,877Net Assets 2020: $24,8102020Assets 2021: $0Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$60,990
Liabilities$10,590
Net Assets$50,400
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth44th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $104,511Expenses 2011: $101,348Net Income 2011: $3,1632011Revenue 2012: $125,381Expenses 2012: $122,196Net Income 2012: $3,1852012Revenue 2013: $212,411Expenses 2013: $143,151Net Income 2013: $69,2602013Revenue 2014: $251,408Expenses 2014: $162,462Net Income 2014: $88,9462014Revenue 2015: $164,108Expenses 2015: $172,226Net Income 2015: -$8,1182015Revenue 2016: $167,829Expenses 2016: $225,473Net Income 2016: -$57,6442016Revenue 2017: $195,158Expenses 2017: $225,926Net Income 2017: -$30,7682017Revenue 2018: $187,404Expenses 2018: $223,779Net Income 2018: -$36,3752018Revenue 2019: $182,970Expenses 2019: $214,255Net Income 2019: -$31,2852019Revenue 2020: $92,249Expenses 2020: $117,839Net Income 2020: -$25,5902020Revenue 2021: $796Expenses 2021: $25,606Net Income 2021: -$24,8102021

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$182,970
Expenses$214,255
Net Income-$31,285
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Oct 22, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$190,813
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of exploring the metropolis (etm) is to study, analyze and resolve the workspace needs of the cultural and performing arts community in the new york city area. Continues on schedule o.

To study, analyze and resolve workspace needs of cultural and performing arts community in nyc.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$9,913$40,025▲ $30,112
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$7,162$9,513▲ $2,351
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$69,515$6,604▼ $62,911
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$5,056--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,054$4,458▼ $596
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$460$325▼ $135
Accounts Receivable$65$65→ $0
Total Assets$97,225$60,990▼ $36,235
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,540$10,590▼ $4,950
Total Liabilities$15,540$10,590▼ $4,950
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$72,287$35,400▼ $36,887
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$9,398$15,000▲ $5,602
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$81,685$50,400▼ $31,285
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$97,225$60,990▼ $36,235

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$325$7,628$7,953
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
David JohnstonExecutive DirectorFT$56,567$13,917$70,484

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eugenie C CowanBoard Chairwoman
Marieke SpencePresident
Earl CarlyssDirector
Kc MaurerDirector
Kirsten NordineDirector
Phyllis TaylorDirector
James S SligarSecretary
Kimberly MangoldTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$181,875
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,095
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$149,610
Change in Net Assets
$-31,285
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$147,689
Total Fundraising Expense$72,665
Other Expenses$35,566
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$31,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$21,318$7,849$34,861$64,028
Other Salaries and Wages$23,614$15,756$21,879$61,249
Grants to Domestic Individuals$31,000--$31,000
Other Employee Benefits$4,961$2,605$6,263$13,829
Payroll Taxes$3,079$1,617$3,887$8,583
Occupancy$1,614$848$2,038$4,500
Insurance$949$435$1,348$2,732
Fees for Services Accounting$0$2,000$0$2,000
Fees for Services Other$328$88$1,002$1,418
Advertising$581$85$205$871
Travel$284$82$198$564
All Other Expenses$118$84$247$449
Office Expenses$47$40$74$161
Depreciation Depletion$48$25$61$134
Other Expenses$0$0$128$128
Total Functional Expenses$109,200$32,390$72,665$214,255
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$2,786
Fundraising Gross Income$2,786
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Board ChairSee supplemental infoNo$3,500
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Exploring the Metropolis Inc
EIN
13-3164931
Phone
2128862503
Address
161-04 JAMAICA AVE 5th Floor, JAMAICA, NY 11432

Signing Officer

Name
David Johnston
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2128862503
Signed
2020-10-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Johnston
Formed
1982
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Rich and Bander Llp
Address
79 Madison Avenue 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016
Preparer
Jonathan a Bander
Phone
2126842470
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other

“Part iii, line 1, description of organization mission: the mission of exploring the metropolis (etm) is to study, analyze and resolve the workspace needs of the cultural and performing arts community in the new york city area. Etm seeks to foster a vibrant and prolific performing arts community around shared resources of space and talent in order to increase stability and growth within the artistic community while broadening public access to performing arts. Etm accomplishes this mission by (1) matching artists and performing arts organizations seeking affordable, suitable workspace to rehearse and perform with facilities managers seeking to rent space (2) advising funders and government agencies in addressing workspace issues that affect the arts industry in all five boroughs of new york city (3) performing studies of physical facilities to assist facilities managers with better management and utilization of their existing space.”

Pt VI, Line 2

“James s. Sligar (board secretary) is the personal attorney for eugenie c. Cowan havemeyer.”

Pt VI, Line 8B

“Etm board does not have a committee to act on its behalf. The board makes all governing decisions relating to the organization and documents all its meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The finance manager reviews the 990 after it is prepared by the accountant. Then both the finance manager and the executive director review the 990 together to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information on the 990. Once the executive director is satisfied with the 990, it is forwarded to the board chairwoman who reviews selected sections of the 990 to ensure that the organization still meets its 501(c)(3) status. Each board member is then provided a copy of the 990 before it is filed.”

Pt XII, Line 2C

“Exploring the metropolis does not have a committee that assumes the responsibility for oversight of the compilation of its financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant. The board of directors fulfills these responsibilities.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“All board members and employees are required to sign conflict of interest statements annually. This is monitored by the chairwoman.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The board sets the executive director's salary. The board chair and the treasurer discuss the budget with the executive director and make a determination as to whether an increase is feasible. All changes in salary are approved by the board.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Exploring the metropolis makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Anyone who needs a copy of the 990 of the organization can also obtain a copy by visiting the organization's office. Exploring the metropolis's form 990 can also be accessed by the general public at guidestar.org and the new york state charities bureau's website.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Consulting/research - etm has a long history of expertise and 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Research projects in 2019, they did provide some ad-hoc, pro-bono 2010. 0. 0.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt X, Line 2

“The organization has evaluated its current tax positions and has concluded that as of december 31, 2019, the organization does not have any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0ETM CHOREOGRAPHER + COMPOSER RESIDENCIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JAMAICA CENTER FOR ARTS & LEARNING - ETM INITIATED THE QUEENS WORKSPACE INITIATIVE IN 2013. THE MAJOR ACTIVITIES OF THIS PROJECT INVOLVED SURVEYING PERFORMING ARTISTS, CULTURAL FACILITIES AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS; MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO STAKEHOLDERS AND POLICYMAKERS AND CONDUCTING PILOT PROGRAMS. BASED ON THESE FINDINGS AND WITH FUNDING FROM MERTZ GILMORE FOUNDATION AND THE GREATER JAMAICA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, IN 2015 WE LAUNCHED THE CHOREOGRAPHER + COMPOSER RESIDENCIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JAMAICA CENTER FOR ARTS & LEARNING (JCAL). THIS PROGRAM MATCHES FOUR ARTIST TEAMS (EIGHT INDIVIDUALS TOTAL) WITH SPACE AT THE JAMAICA CENTER FOR ARTS & LEARNING IN JAMAICA, QUEENS. EACH TEAM RECEIVES THREE MONTHS OF FREE REHEARSAL SPACE PLUS A STIPEND, AND PERFORMS ONE PUBLIC PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH JCAL. . HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS YEAR'S PROGRAMS INCLUDED A RESIDENCY BY RENOWNED CHOREOGRAPHER DOUG VARONE AND HIS LONG-TIME COLLABORATOR DAVID VAN TIEGHEM. THEY DEVELOPED A DANCE/THEATRE PIECE WHICH LATER PREMIERED AT THE NEW OHIO THEATER. IN MAY 2019, VARONE AND VAN TIEGHEM PRESENTED A FREE WORKSHOP IN JAMAICA WHICH DELVED INTO THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING THIS WORK.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0OTHER PROGRAMMATIC/ORGANIZATIONAL ACHIVEMENTS FOR 2019: ETM IS REPRESENTED ON THE ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE OF THE JAMAICA NOW LEADERSHIP COUNCIL. OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS AN ADVISOR TO THE QUEENSBORO DANCE FESTIVAL AND THE QUEENS ARTS FUND. HE TESTIFIED AT THE HEARING FOR THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FOR THE NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL. ETM IS REPRESENTED ON THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE ARTS WORKER RESOURCE CENTER HOUSED AT THE ACTORS FUND. ETM EMPLOYEES SERVED AS PANELISTS FOR THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS AND THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, AND SERVED ON INFORMATIONAL PANELS FOR THE NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS IMMIGRANT ARTISTS INITIATIVE. ETM'S ARTISTIC ADVISORY COUNCIL CONTINUES TO MEET TWICE A YEAR TO ADVISE ON PANEL PROCEDURES, PROCESSES, OUTREACH AND TRENDS IN THE FIELD.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0CONSULTING/RESEARCH - ETM HAS A LONG HISTORY OF EXPERTISE AND CONSULTANCIES ON SHARED SPACE, ADAPTIVE USE, LAYOUTS AND HOW TO MAKE SPACE WORK BETTER. ETM COLLECTS, ANALYZES AND PROVIDES DATA AND ADVICE TO BOTH THE GOVERNMENT, FUNDERS AND CULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTERS TO ADDRESS WORKSPACE ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATRE COMMUNITIES IN THE FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY. WHILE ETM WAS NOT ENGAGED IN ANY MAJOR CONSULTING OR
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1RESEARCH PROJECTS IN 2019, THEY DID PROVIDE SOME AD-HOC, PRO-BONO CONSULTATION ON SPACE PROJECTS. ETM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE EXPERT ADVICE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO: AN ARTISTS CO-WORKING SPACE IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN AND AN UPSTATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INTERESTED IN INVESTING IN ARTISTS WORKSPACE IN THEIR REGION, AND A MIDTOWN COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL LOOKING TO MARKET UNDERUTILIZED SPACE IN THEIR NEW RENOVATED FACILITY.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS CURRENT TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019, THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR WHICH A RESERVE WOULD BE NECESSARY.
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IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BELLEROPHON PUBLICATIONS, INC.'S PRESIDENT IS EUGENIE COWAN HAVEMEYER (BOARD CHAIR OF ETM). In 2019, ETM rented its office space from Bellerophon Publications, Inc. for seven months for $500 a month.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: THE MISSION OF EXPLORING THE METROPOLIS (ETM) IS TO STUDY, ANALYZE AND RESOLVE THE WORKSPACE NEEDS OF THE CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA. ETM SEEKS TO FOSTER A VIBRANT AND PROLIFIC PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY AROUND SHARED RESOURCES OF SPACE AND TALENT IN ORDER TO INCREASE STABILITY AND GROWTH WITHIN THE ARTISTIC COMMUNITY WHILE BROADENING PUBLIC ACCESS TO PERFORMING ARTS. ETM ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION BY (1) MATCHING ARTISTS AND PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING AFFORDABLE, SUITABLE WORKSPACE TO REHEARSE AND PERFORM WITH FACILITIES MANAGERS SEEKING TO RENT SPACE (2) ADVISING FUNDERS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN ADDRESSING WORKSPACE ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE ARTS INDUSTRY IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY (3) PERFORMING STUDIES OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO ASSIST FACILITIES MANAGERS WITH BETTER MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION OF THEIR EXISTING SPACE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1JAMES S. SLIGAR (BOARD SECRETARY) IS THE PERSONAL ATTORNEY FOR EUGENIE C. COWAN HAVEMEYER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ETM BOARD DOES NOT HAVE A COMMITTEE TO ACT ON ITS BEHALF. THE BOARD MAKES ALL GOVERNING DECISIONS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION AND DOCUMENTS ALL ITS MEETINGS HELD OR WRITTEN ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN DURING THE YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FINANCE MANAGER REVIEWS THE 990 AFTER IT IS PREPARED BY THE ACCOUNTANT. THEN BOTH THE FINANCE MANAGER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW THE 990 TOGETHER TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION ON THE 990. ONCE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS SATISFIED WITH THE 990, IT IS FORWARDED TO THE BOARD CHAIRWOMAN WHO REVIEWS SELECTED SECTIONS OF THE 990 TO ENSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION STILL MEETS ITS 501(C)(3) STATUS. EACH BOARD MEMBER IS THEN PROVIDED A COPY OF THE 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4EXPLORING THE METROPOLIS DOES NOT HAVE A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE COMPILATION OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FULFILLS THESE RESPONSIBILITIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ANNUALLY. THIS IS MONITORED BY THE CHAIRWOMAN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE BOARD SETS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY. THE BOARD CHAIR AND THE TREASURER DISCUSS THE BUDGET WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MAKE A DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER AN INCREASE IS FEASIBLE. ALL CHANGES IN SALARY ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7EXPLORING THE METROPOLIS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. ANYONE WHO NEEDS A COPY OF THE 990 OF THE ORGANIZATION CAN ALSO OBTAIN A COPY BY VISITING THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE. EXPLORING THE METROPOLIS'S FORM 990 CAN ALSO BE ACCESSED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT GUIDESTAR.ORG AND THE NEW YORK STATE CHARITIES BUREAU'S WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8CONSULTING/RESEARCH - ETM HAS A LONG HISTORY OF EXPERTISE AND 0. 0. 0.
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$60,990
Liabilities
$10,590
Net assets
$50,400
Revenue
$182,970
Expenses
$214,255
Net income
-$31,285
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.26$0.25
2020Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$0.28$0.03$0.25$0.92$1.18$0.26
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.11$0.50$1.83$2.14$0.31
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.97$0.16$0.82$1.87$2.24$0.36
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.30$0.08$1.22$1.95$2.26$0.31
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.62$0.09$1.53$1.68$2.25$0.58
2015Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$2.15$0.09$2.05$1.64$1.72$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.15$0.10$2.05$2.51$1.62$0.89
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.21$0.08$1.12$2.12$1.43$0.69
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.41$0.00$0.41$1.25$1.22$0.03
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$1.05$1.01$0.03