Liabilities / Assets
19th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 19% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 23-7221588
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
19th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 19% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
25th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 25% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
73rd percentile
Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
41st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 41% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 6.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
60th percentile
Faster asset growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
9th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$3,637,865
Up $183,707 (+5.3%) from 2013
Net Assets
Up$3,625,337
Up $182,184 (+5.3%) from 2013
Liabilities
Up$12,528
Up $1,523 (+14%) from 2013
Revenue
Down$583,058
Down $262,208 (-31%) from 2013
Expenses
Up$499,189
Up $705 (+0.1%) from 2013
Net Income
Down$83,869
Down $262,913 (-76%) from 2013
To empower the blind and visually impaired toward independent living through responsive education, support services and skills training.
To encourage and inspire the people who are blind or visually impaired to transcend the loss of sight as independent contributing members of society.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $2,115,047 | $2,268,916 | ▲ $153,869 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $341,728 | $329,191 | ▼ $12,537 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $125,368 | $102,778 | ▼ $22,590 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $93,726 | $63,552 | ▼ $30,174 |
| Accounts Receivable | $-94,416 | $721 | ▲ $95,137 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | - | $0 | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $3,454,158 | $3,637,865 | ▲ $183,707 |
| Other Assets Total | $872,705 | $872,707 | ▲ $2 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $11,005 | $12,528 | ▲ $1,523 |
| Total Liabilities | $11,005 | $12,528 | ▲ $1,523 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $2,569,584 | $2,751,768 | ▲ $182,184 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $771,832 | $771,832 | → $0 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $101,737 | $101,737 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $3,443,153 | $3,625,337 | ▲ $182,184 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $3,454,158 | $3,637,865 | ▲ $183,707 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasehold Improvements | $253,684 | $105,718 | $359,402 |
| Buildings | $113,119 | $18,737 | $131,856 |
| Equipment | $5,538 | $98,436 | $103,974 |
| Other Land Buildings | $-43,150 | $105,708 | $62,558 |
| Other Assets Org | $763,297 | - | - |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $109,408 | - | - | - | $109,408 |
| 2013 | $109,408 | - | - | - | $109,408 |
| 2012 | $101,737 | - | ▲ $13,633 | $87 | $109,408 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheri Padin | Executive Director | PT | $39,169 | $39,169 |
| Jeannie Cordero | Executive Director | PT | $36,521 | $36,521 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ron Kihara | President |
| Russell Hatch | Vice President |
| Carolyn Craig | Director |
| Carrie Borofka | Director |
| Dr John Kraus | Director |
| Joshua Karanis | Director |
| Ken Hunter | Director |
| Shirley Doolittle | Director |
| Steve Kane | Director |
| Tom Gardner | Director |
| Sonja Jackson | Secretary |
| David Lloyd | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $322,839 |
| Other Expenses | $176,350 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $30,300 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $146,993 | - | - | $146,993 |
| Office Expenses | $56,103 | - | $30,300 | $86,403 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $76,285 | - | - | $76,285 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $75,690 | - | - | $75,690 |
| Fees for Services Other | $21,405 | $6,333 | - | $27,738 |
| Payroll Taxes | $18,346 | - | - | $18,346 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $11,283 | $1,254 | - | $12,537 |
| All Other Expenses | $5,412 | $3,225 | - | $8,637 |
| Travel | $8,445 | - | - | $8,445 |
| Insurance | $4,230 | $3,510 | - | $7,740 |
| Advertising | $6,936 | - | - | $6,936 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $5,525 | - | - | $5,525 |
| Other Expenses | $2,938 | $3,492 | - | $2,938 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $2,385 | - | $2,385 |
| Information Technology | $1,288 | - | - | $1,288 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | $803 | - | $803 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $443,946 | $24,943 | $30,300 | $499,189 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $11,471 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $4,326 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariot | $22,000 | - | $3,067 | - |
| Country Store | $11,471 | $11,471 | $1,259 | $10,212 |
| Total Events | $33,471 | $11,471 | $4,326 | $7,145 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
“The Program Director's sister in law is the President of the Board. The Business Director's mother is a member of the Board.”
“CPA who helps prepare the 990 tax return presents the return to the Executive Committee. The Excutive Committee presents to the full board for approval prior to filing.”
“To avoid actual or apparent conflict of interest, any employee who engages in any remunerative activity in the field directly or indirectly related to the work of the BVIC must have the prior express written approval of the Director. This includes consultation, speeches, conference participation and related work on the employee's own time. If done during normal working hours, any fee received for any such activity must be given to the BVIC. No employee may represent him/herself as a spokesperson for the BVIC without prior approval of the Director.”
“Finance Committee reviews officer wages.”
“Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon request.”
“Beneficial interest held at Community Foundation of Monterey County.”
“The Center believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken and, therefore, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013.”
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/Desc | 0 | LOW VISION CLINIC - We have an optometrist who specializes in low vision. He provides a comprehensive low vision exam and evaluation. Recommendations and prescriptions are provided for appropriate optical aids and devices that will make the best use of the individual's functional vision. Demonstration and loans of items are offered, as well as demonstration of assistive technology. Our Low Vision Specialist works in conjunction to the clinic and is available for training in the use of magnification systems and devices, as well as talking computer software. Lighting and glare control recommendations are also made.SUPPORT SERVICES - BVIC provides information and referral to resources that assist people who are visually impaired. It offers a weekly socialization program (luncheon, ceramics/crafts class) which also serves as peer support. Items bimonthly support group promotes shared practical advice and information to cope with the loss of sight. A weekly yoga class and an art class are also offered.REHABILITATION SERVICES - Services are provided in a client's every day surroundings of home and community settings by experienced professionals. These services help a client adapt to the loss of sight and consist of orientation & mobility, independent living skills and the use of optical and non-optical aids and devices. Orientation and mobility teaches people to travel safely with a cane, sighted guide or dog. Independent living skills teach alternative methods of doing every day tasks. |
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| IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt | 0 | 12 |
| IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt | 0 | 103020 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 587384 |
| IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt | 0 | 12 |
| IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 1288 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1288 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 3510 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 4230 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 7740 |
| IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 125368 |
| IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 102778 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 153868 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 6842 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 160710 |
| IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 2115047 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 2268916 |
| IRS990/InvestTaxExemptBondsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt | 0 | 4 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt | 0 | 328599 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 341728 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 329191 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt | 0 | 657790 |
| IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd | 0 | CA |
| IRS990/LicensedMoreThanOneStateInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | To encourage and inspire the people who are blind or visually impaired to transcend the loss of sight as independent contributing members of society. |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 3443153 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 3625337 |
| IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 7145 |
| IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt | 0 | 153869 |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 30300 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 56103 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 86403 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OnBehalfOfIssuerInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrgFiledInLieuOfForm1041Ind | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 872705 |
| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 872707 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 76285 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 76285 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | Phone |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 1 | PGE |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 2 | FR - Chariot |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 3 | Clinic Expense |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 3941 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 1 | 3492 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 3067 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 2938 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 3941 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 3492 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 3067 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 3 | 2938 |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 146993 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 146993 |
| IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 18346 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 18346 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 5525 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 5525 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 101737 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 101737 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 900099 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 1 | 900099 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | Low Vision Fees |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 1 | Membership Income |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 20564 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 1 | 9930 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 20564 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 1 | 9930 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 361154 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 446407 |
| IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 162487 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 6023 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 31682 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 346782 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 335997 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 498484 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 845266 |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | 83869 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 93726 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 63552 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 359881 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 361154 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 315730 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 235874 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 270843 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1543482 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 169745 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 446407 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 59969 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 46382 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 5697 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 728200 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 42461 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 23480 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 68808 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 71299 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 69010 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 275058 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 10971 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 14225 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 15717 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 34306 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 75219 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 169745 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 446407 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 59969 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 46382 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 5697 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 728200 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct | 0 | 0.27700 |
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.