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Valley Forge Educational Services

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 23-6050757

Jul 01, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015 • Filed on Feb 04, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.VFES.NET

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PO Box 730Paoli, PA 19301

(610) 296-6725

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

43rd percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

50th percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

59th percentile

5.7%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2015

Asset Growth

60th percentile

3.5%

Faster asset growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

6.4%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets43rd percentile

Assets

Up

$22,315,904

Up $763,327 (+3.5%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$18,497,925

Up $998,751 (+5.7%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$3,817,979

Down $235,424 (-5.8%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue50th percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Up

$15,524,277

Up $935,116 (+6.4%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$14,634,613

Up $1,018,228 (+7.5%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$889,664

Down $83,112 (-8.5%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth60th percentile

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

$60M$40M$20M$0Assets 2010: $16,029,191Liabilities 2010: $2,627,978Net Assets 2010: $13,401,2132010Assets 2011: $16,489,654Liabilities 2011: $3,056,731Net Assets 2011: $13,432,9232011Assets 2012: $18,129,365Liabilities 2012: $4,235,075Net Assets 2012: $13,894,2902012Assets 2013: $19,872,678Liabilities 2013: $4,390,444Net Assets 2013: $15,482,2342013Assets 2014: $21,552,577Liabilities 2014: $4,053,403Net Assets 2014: $17,499,1742014Assets 2015: $22,315,904Liabilities 2015: $3,817,979Net Assets 2015: $18,497,9252015Assets 2016: $23,072,035Liabilities 2016: $4,094,209Net Assets 2016: $18,977,8262016Assets 2017: $24,582,455Liabilities 2017: $3,443,852Net Assets 2017: $21,138,6032017Assets 2018: $25,859,669Liabilities 2018: $3,192,224Net Assets 2018: $22,667,4452018Assets 2019: $27,718,342Liabilities 2019: $3,420,585Net Assets 2019: $24,297,7572019Assets 2020: $28,238,104Liabilities 2020: $2,389,931Net Assets 2020: $25,848,1732020Assets 2021: $34,376,837Liabilities 2021: $3,339,029Net Assets 2021: $31,037,8082021Assets 2022: $33,395,949Liabilities 2022: $4,671,394Net Assets 2022: $28,724,5552022Assets 2023: $35,771,729Liabilities 2023: $4,668,388Net Assets 2023: $31,103,3412023Assets 2024: $39,012,424Liabilities 2024: $4,800,675Net Assets 2024: $34,211,7492024Assets 2025: $44,442,227Liabilities 2025: $6,175,546Net Assets 2025: $38,266,6812025

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$22,315,904
Liabilities$3,817,979
Net Assets$18,497,925
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth58th percentile

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

$40M$30M$20M$10M$0Expenses 2010: $13,730,6822010Expenses 2011: $12,555,7092011Expenses 2012: $12,185,2732012Expenses 2013: $12,445,3552013Revenue 2014: $14,589,161Expenses 2014: $13,616,385Net Income 2014: $972,7762014Revenue 2015: $15,524,277Expenses 2015: $14,634,613Net Income 2015: $889,6642015Revenue 2016: $15,909,703Expenses 2016: $15,219,924Net Income 2016: $689,7792016Revenue 2017: $17,134,352Expenses 2017: $15,965,605Net Income 2017: $1,168,7472017Revenue 2018: $17,602,630Expenses 2018: $16,712,619Net Income 2018: $890,0112018Revenue 2019: $18,350,704Expenses 2019: $17,660,148Net Income 2019: $690,5562019Revenue 2020: $19,020,521Expenses 2020: $17,686,110Net Income 2020: $1,334,4112020Revenue 2021: $18,795,775Expenses 2021: $17,497,019Net Income 2021: $1,298,7562021Revenue 2022: $20,218,113Expenses 2022: $20,111,127Net Income 2022: $106,9862022Revenue 2023: $21,257,864Expenses 2023: $20,605,451Net Income 2023: $652,4132023Revenue 2024: $24,559,756Expenses 2024: $24,157,523Net Income 2024: $402,2332024Revenue 2025: $30,180,368Expenses 2025: $26,187,622Net Income 2025: $3,992,7462025

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$15,524,277
Expenses$14,634,613
Net Income$889,664
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015
Signed
Feb 4, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$15,527,770
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Valley forge educational services (vfes) offers a continuum of educational, summer, and employment-related programs for people with disabilities. The hallmark of our programs is our collaborative and holistic approach to each child, adolescent, and adult, recognizing his or her unique abilities and needs through team efforts. We are committed to helping students and participants develop a strong sense of self-worth, discover their talents, reach their goals, and plan for their futures. As we grow and evolve our programs, we continue to focus on our mission of preparing children and adults with special needs to realize their potential as contributing members of the community.

High quality educational institution for children and families with learning challenges.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$10,382,476$11,051,537▲ $669,061
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,661,141$8,522,554▼ $138,587
Accounts Receivable$1,115,349$1,637,977▲ $522,628
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$380,631$524,897▲ $144,266
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$835,022$360,730▼ $474,292
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$177,958$218,209▲ $40,251
Total Assets$21,552,577$22,315,904▲ $763,327
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,808,647$3,069,482▲ $260,835
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$1,076,602$549,158▼ $527,444
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$168,154$199,339▲ $31,185
Total Liabilities$4,053,403$3,817,979▼ $235,424
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$16,561,852$17,294,263▲ $732,411
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$350,458$602,619▲ $252,161
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$586,864$601,043▲ $14,179
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$17,499,174$18,497,925▲ $998,751
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$21,552,577$22,315,904▲ $763,327

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$7,577,076$5,600,207$13,177,283
Equipment$791,614$1,444,235$2,235,849
Land$141,845-$141,845
Other Land Buildings$12,019-$12,019

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2014$586,864-▲ $24,268$10,089$601,043
2013$512,056-▲ $84,430$9,622$586,864
2012$464,288-▲ $57,148$9,380$512,056
2011$465,734-▲ $7,858$9,304$464,288
2010$410,241-▲ $64,663$9,170$465,734
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dr Grace FornicolaExecutive DirectorFT$167,045$21,738$188,783
Mr James G KirkpatrickCFO & TreasurerFT$149,257$21,274$170,531
Mr Timothy KrushinskiProgram Director-vanguard SchoolFT$122,403$7,833$130,236

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mr Scott WheelerChairman
Mr Mark OebbeckeBoard Vice Chair
Jack BurnsBoard Trustee
Mr John Sean MeenanBoard Trustee
Mr Patrick MintzerBoard Trustee
Mr Robert P WeaverlingBoard Trustee
Mrs Diane DimarcoBoard Trustee
Paul MitchellBoard Trustee
Rose Marie SalsburyBoard Trustee
MR CONRAD D'SOUZABoard Trustee (resigned April 2015)
Mr Gerald HalmagyiBoard Trustee (resigned April 2015)
Mr James a CoxBoard Trustee (resigned Oct. 2014)
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$380,115
Program Service Revenue
$14,873,211
Investment Income
$252,633
Other Revenue
$18,318
All Other Contributions
$301,743
Change in Net Assets
$889,664

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$15,527,770
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-3,493
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$57,789
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-3,493
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$15,585,559
Total Revenue per Form 990
$15,524,277
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$12,081,043
Other Expenses$2,502,272
Total Fundraising Expense$223,573
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$51,298
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$7,562,757$1,412,903$135,586$9,111,246
Other Employee Benefits$1,231,328$104,647$17,174$1,353,149
Payroll Taxes$579,185$105,078$10,301$694,564
Depreciation Depletion$578,154--$578,154
Pension Plan Contributions$426,948$105,201$12,348$544,497
Occupancy$62,150$365,710$26,944$454,804
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$377,587--$377,587
Fees for Services Other$149,499$96,231-$245,730
Office Expenses$99,382$90,805$12,173$202,360
Information Technology$64,592$64,330$5,698$134,620
Insurance$64,605$10,197-$74,802
All Other Expenses$56,592$12,327$490$69,409
Advertising$34,874$24,863-$59,737
Grants to Domestic Individuals$51,298--$51,298
Fees for Services Accounting-$41,505-$41,505
Interest-$33,674-$33,674
Other Expenses$29,400$348$1,560$29,748
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$28,628-$28,628
Conferences and Meetings$11,461$15,950$999$28,410
Travel$6,254$18,330-$24,584
Fees for Services Legal-$12,585-$12,585
Total Functional Expenses$11,830,656$2,580,384$223,573$14,634,613

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$14,634,613
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$14,586,808
Expenses per Audited Statements$14,583,315
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$51,298
Other Expense Adjustments$51,298
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$3,493
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
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Student Tuition Deposits$2,088,087
Accrued Payroll & Related Taxes$965,361
Student Activities Account$16,034
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes
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 B, Line 11

“Before filing with the irs, the form 990 is reviewed first by the finance committee of the board of trustees, which includes the executive management of the organization. The finance committee conducts a thorough review of the form 990 prior to the meeting of the full board of trustees, reviewing all line items of the core form as well as a review of all related schedules. After review and approval of the form 990 by the finance committee, the form 990 is presented to the full board of trustees for review. All trustees are provided a complete copy of the form 990 for review purposes. After all board members review and approve the form 990, the executive management of the organization then submits the completed form 990 to the irs.”

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

“All board members and senior management sign a conflict on interest disclosure form each year indicating any potential conflicts of interest. Family and business relationships are expressly mentioned in the conflict of interest disclosure. Both executive management and the board chair and vice chair monitor the policy to ensure compliance. Conflicts are resolved through board and executive management review.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The executive committee of the board determines the compensation for the executive director. They perform an internal survey process that includes comparision of salaries within the industry to ensure officers' compensation is within fair market range. Other key officers' compensation is reviewed and approved as part of the overall organization's compensation approval process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The conflict of interest policy, governing documents, and audited financial statements of the organization are available and provided to the public upon request. Copies of the audited financial statements may be obtained either in person at the corporate offices or may be mailed to the interested party. An abbreviated version of the financial statements is also included as part of the organization's annual report which is available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Valley Forge Educational Services
EIN
23-6050757
Phone
6102966725
Address
PO BOX 730, PAOLI, PA 19301

Signing Officer

Name
James G Kirkpatrick
Title
CFO
Phone
6102966725
Signed
2016-02-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr Grace Fornicola
Formed
1959
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
363
Volunteers
108

Preparer

Firm
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause Llp
Address
1650 MARKET STREET SUITE 4500, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Preparer
Julius Green CPA Jd
Phone
2159720701
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“The organization's endowment funds are intended to be used for purposes of providing financial assistance to students and families for program tuition and fees purposes. Such funds have been established as permanently restricted for financial assistance purposes.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“The corporation accounts for uncertainties in income taxes in accordance with authoritative guidance, which prescribes a recognition threshold of more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authority. Measurement of the tax uncertainty occurs if the recognition threshold has been met. The corporation's federal exempt organization business income tax returns for the fiscal years ending june 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012 remain subject to examination by the irs.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Financial aid to students -51,298.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“RENTAL EXPENSES -3,493.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“RENTAL EXPENSES 3,493.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Financial aid to students 51,298.”

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IRS990/Desc0THE VANGUARD SCHOOL IS A LICENSED PENNSYLVANIA APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL AND A PROGRAM OF VALLEY FORGE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, SERVING STUDENTS 4-21 YEARS OF AGE.DURING 2014-15, THE VANGUARD SCHOOL SERVED 262 CLASSIFIED STUDENTS (WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, NEUROLOGICAL IMPAIRMENTS OR EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES) FROM FIFTY-SEVEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN NINE COUNTIES. DURING THE YEAR, THE SCHOOL IMPLEMENTED LIFE CENTERED EDUCATION FOR THE APPLICATION OF DAILY-LIVING, SELF-DETERMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS. THE CURRICULUM TASK FORCE EXAMINED AND ALIGNED HEALTH AND SEXUAL EDUCATION WITH PENNSYLVANIA STANDARDS FOR WHAT CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW IN THESE TOPIC AREAS. VANGUARD'S COMMITMENT TO EACH STUDENT'S INDIVIDUALITY, UNIQUE STRENGTHS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IS APPARENT IN OUR 22 GRADUATES THIS YEAR. THESE STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONED INTO THE WORK FORCE OR TO PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS SPEARHEADED NUMEROUS INITIATIVES TO PROVIDE GROUPS OF STUDENTS WITH THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO ACHIEVE SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC GROWTH. ONE MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT INCLUDED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW SPEECH LANGUAGE INTENSIVE PROGRAM (3 CLASSROOMS) FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND/OR SPEECH SOUND DISORDERS. ADDITIONALLY, A NEW EMPHASIS WAS PLACED ON THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF MATH AND SCIENCE SKILLS THROUGH A DAILY APPLIED MATH PERIOD AND A ONCE-PER-CYCLE SCIENCE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY OR EXPERIMENT. STUDENTS STAYED PHYSICALLY ACTIVE BY UTILIZING ONLINE AND SMARTBOARD BRAIN-BREAK PROGRAMS IN THE CLASSROOM ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT IN SCHOOLS TEAM IMPLEMENTED A CORE VALUES MATRIX, TOKEN ECONOMY SYSTEM AND AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL "VALUE DOLLAR STORE" TO HELP SUPPORT AND PROMOTE OUR STUDENTS' SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. THE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WERE ALSO AFFORDED MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP THEIR LITERACY SKILLS WITH A NON-JUDGMENTAL AUDIENCE BY READING TO THERAPY ANIMALS THROUGH THE NEW "READ TO PET PALS" PROGRAM. A NEW PROGRESS MONITORING SYSTEM ALLOWED TEACHERS TO BETTER USE DATA TO DRIVE THEIR DAILY INSTRUCTION AND HELP ALL ELEMENTARY STUDENTS MEET THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL, OUR CHILDREN CONTINUED THEIR JOURNEY REACHING FOR INCREASED INDEPENDENCE FROM THEIR PARENTS AND BECOMING MORE INVOLVED WITH THEIR PEERS, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY AT LARGE. TO THIS END, A MAJOR FOCUS INCLUDED IMPROVING SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS AND PROMOTING SELF-RELIANCE. TO FACILITATE SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, MANY OF THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN LUNCH BUNCH, A MORE STRUCTURED LUNCH SESSION THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE FRIENDSHIPS AND ENCOURAGES POSITIVE PEER INTERACTIONS. TO EXPAND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, STUDENTS COOKED RECIPES FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS AND DISCOVERED HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES TO UNHEALTHY FOOD.IN THE HIGH SCHOOL, ACADEMICS, CAREER PREPARATION, PRO-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR, DAILY-LIVING SKILLS AND COMMUNICATION WERE REINFORCED AND EXTENDED SYSTEMATICALLY THROUGH SCHEDULED CURRICULUM-RELATED COMMUNITY-BASED TRIPS. OUR STUDENTS ALSO ENJOYED MANY RECREATIONAL, LEISURE AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES; THEY MADE LASTING MEMORIES WITH GOOD FRIENDS AT HOMECOMING, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, MONTHLY DANCES AND PROM.THE VANGUARD TRANSITION CENTER PROVIDED 55 STUDENTS WITH WORKFORCE READINESS SKILLS, EITHER THROUGH ON-CAMPUS WORK EXPERIENCE OR THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY-BASED VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM. STAFF WORKED CLOSELY WITH THESE STUDENTS TO LEVERAGE THEIR EMPLOYABILITY STRENGTHS, REVIEW CAREER INTERESTS, INCREASE SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ADVOCACY AND BUILD ROUTINES TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS AND RECREATION. VFES PARTNERED WITH THE AJ DREXEL AUTISM INSTITUTE TO EVALUATE THE VTC PROGRAM. THE INSTITUTE IS THE FIRST RESEARCH ORGANIZATION BUILT AROUND A PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING AND ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES OF AUTISM. IN AUGUST, VFES RECEIVED THE REPORT FROM DREXEL THAT IDENTIFIED THE VTC PROGRAM'S STRENGTHS AND RECOMMENDED THE BROAD AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT TO ENHANCE STUDENT OUTCOMES AND PROMOTE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$22,315,904
Liabilities
$3,817,979
Net assets
$18,497,925
Revenue
$15,524,277
Expenses
$14,634,613
Net income
$889,664
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$44.4$6.18$38.3$30.2$26.2$3.99
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$39.0$4.80$34.2$24.6$24.2$0.40
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$35.8$4.67$31.1$21.3$20.6$0.65
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$33.4$4.67$28.7$20.2$20.1$0.11
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$34.4$3.34$31.0$18.8$17.5$1.30
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$28.2$2.39$25.8$19.0$17.7$1.33
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$27.7$3.42$24.3$18.4$17.7$0.69
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$25.9$3.19$22.7$17.6$16.7$0.89
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.6$3.44$21.1$17.1$16.0$1.17
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$23.1$4.09$19.0$15.9$15.2$0.69
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.3$3.82$18.5$15.5$14.6$0.89
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.6$4.05$17.5$14.6$13.6$0.97
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$19.9$4.39$15.5$12.4
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$18.1$4.24$13.9$12.2
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$16.5$3.06$13.4$12.6
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$16.0$2.63$13.4$13.7