Civic Intelligence

The Avalon Charter School

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 31-1743023

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Mar 07, 2020

Organization Profilewww.avalonschool.org
700 Glendale StSt Paul, MN 55114

(651) 649-5495

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

1.20x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

76th percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

34th percentile

$85,870

Higher top officer pay than 34% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.8% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

42nd percentile

1.1%

Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

27%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,018,243

Up $53,147 (+1.1%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

-$725,153

Up $839,988 (+54%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$5,743,396

Down $786,841 (-12%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue84th percentileNet Margin76th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,770,409

Up $1,018,426 (+27%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$3,930,421

Down $572,749 (-13%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$839,988

Up $1,591,175 (+212%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth42nd percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2015: $1,635,796Liabilities 2015: $1,862,446Net Assets 2015: -$226,6502015Assets 2016: $1,811,244Liabilities 2016: $1,928,705Net Assets 2016: -$117,4612016Assets 2017: $5,458,196Liabilities 2017: $6,272,150Net Assets 2017: -$813,9542017Assets 2018: $4,965,096Liabilities 2018: $6,530,237Net Assets 2018: -$1,565,1412018Assets 2019: $5,018,243Liabilities 2019: $5,743,396Net Assets 2019: -$725,1532019Assets 2020: $4,267,301Liabilities 2020: $5,238,732Net Assets 2020: -$971,4312020Assets 2021: $3,687,594Liabilities 2021: $4,961,063Net Assets 2021: -$1,273,4692021Assets 2022: $6,273,238Liabilities 2022: $7,383,238Net Assets 2022: -$1,110,0002022Assets 2023: $5,665,195Liabilities 2023: $6,499,041Net Assets 2023: -$833,8462023Assets 2024: $5,106,122Liabilities 2024: $5,967,287Net Assets 2024: -$861,1652024Assets 2025: $5,068,598Liabilities 2025: $5,515,017Net Assets 2025: -$446,4192025

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$5,018,243
Liabilities$5,743,396
Net Assets-$725,153
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2015: $2,739,988Expenses 2015: $2,559,615Net Income 2015: $180,3732015Revenue 2016: $2,896,288Expenses 2016: $2,787,099Net Income 2016: $109,1892016Revenue 2017: $3,457,710Expenses 2017: $4,154,203Net Income 2017: -$696,4932017Revenue 2018: $3,751,983Expenses 2018: $4,503,170Net Income 2018: -$751,1872018Revenue 2019: $4,770,409Expenses 2019: $3,930,421Net Income 2019: $839,9882019Revenue 2020: $4,330,359Expenses 2020: $4,576,637Net Income 2020: -$246,2782020Revenue 2021: $4,113,408Expenses 2021: $4,415,446Net Income 2021: -$302,0382021Revenue 2022: $4,749,032Expenses 2022: $4,585,563Net Income 2022: $163,4692022Revenue 2023: $4,872,200Expenses 2023: $4,596,046Net Income 2023: $276,1542023Revenue 2024: $5,258,428Expenses 2024: $5,285,747Net Income 2024: -$27,3192024Revenue 2025: $5,825,092Expenses 2025: $5,410,346Net Income 2025: $414,7462025

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$4,770,409
Expenses$3,930,421
Net Income$839,988
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Mar 7, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$4,770,409
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Avalon School seeks to establish a just world by nurturing an equitable school community for students that inspires active learning, social justice, engaged citizenship, and hope for the future.

The Avalon Charter School prepares students for college and life in a strong nurturing community that inspires active learning, engaged citizenship and hope for the future.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$755,970$1,447,226▲ $691,256
Accounts Receivable$849,733$371,015▼ $478,718
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$118,987$130,345▲ $11,358
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,338$18,879▲ $5,541
Total Assets$4,965,096$5,018,243▲ $53,147
Other Assets Total$3,227,068$3,050,778▼ $176,290
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$6,111,648$5,352,147▼ $759,501
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$418,589$391,249▼ $27,340
Total Liabilities$6,530,237$5,743,396▼ $786,841
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-1,565,141$-725,153▲ $839,988
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-1,565,141$-725,153▲ $839,988
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,965,096$5,018,243▲ $53,147

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$127,023$74,588$201,611
Equipment$3,322$167,948$171,270
Other Assets Org$3,050,778--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay34th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Gretchen Sage - MartinsonDirectorFT$78,665$7,205$85,870
Becca MertonSecretaryFT$69,558$16,141$85,699
Nora WhalenDirectorFT$62,001$5,498$67,499
Tim QuealyTreasurerFT$59,133$5,062$64,195
Dean WalczakFinance ManagerFT$53,970-$53,970
Maggie DuffyDirectorFT$52,180-$52,180

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dawn WieczorekBoard Chair
Bianca ZickDirector
Krissy WrightDirector
Mary Pat ByrnDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Twin Cities TransportationTransportation1408 Worthland DR 101, Mendota Heights, MN 55120$105,007
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,133,719
Program Service Revenue
$45,577
Investment Income
$343
Other Revenue
$590,770
All Other Contributions
$203,638
Change in Net Assets
$839,988

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,073,254
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$697,155
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$697,155
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,073,254
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,770,409
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,498,155
Other Expenses$1,432,266
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,499,150$125,846-$1,624,996
Occupancy$598,896$5,091-$603,987
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$296,636$78,871-$375,507
Fees for Services Other$344,058$15,893-$359,951
Other Employee Benefits$177,805$26,417-$204,222
Travel$173,052--$173,052
Pension Plan Contributions$141,279$11,059-$152,338
Payroll Taxes$133,208$7,884-$141,092
Office Expenses$82,321$14,390-$96,711
Fees for Services Accounting-$57,063-$57,063
Depreciation Depletion$32,635--$32,635
Other Expenses$43,978$30,458-$30,458
Information Technology$17,599--$17,599
Insurance$12,215--$12,215
Conferences and Meetings$4,617--$4,617
Total Functional Expenses$3,557,449$372,972$0$3,930,421

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,930,421
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,233,266
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,233,266
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$697,155
Other Expense Adjustments$697,155
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
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Inflow - Deferred Pension$3,315,815
Pension Liability$2,036,332
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 11B

“Copies of the 990 were distributed to all board members.”

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

“A written conflict of interest policy dictates that board members disclose annually any conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Compensation of the executive director and other key employees is reviewed and determined by the Board of Directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Avalon Charter School makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Avalon Charter School
EIN
31-1743023
Phone
6516495495
Address
700 Glendale St, St Paul, MN 55114

Signing Officer

Name
Dawn Wieczorek
Title
Board Chair
Phone
6516495495
Signed
2020-03-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Carrie Bakken
Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
49
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Abdo Eick & Meyers LLP
Address
5201 Eden Avenue Suite 250, Edina, MN 55436
Preparer
Steven Anseth
Phone
9528359090
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The Charter School is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Charter School also qualifies as a tax exempt organization under applicable statutes of the State of Minnesota. Management believes that it is not reasonably possible for any tax position benefits to increase or decrease significantly over the next 12 months. As of June 30, 2019, there were no income tax related accrued interest or penalties recognized in either the statement of financial position or the statement of activities. The Charter School files informational returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and in the Minnesota state jurisdiction. U.S. federal returns and Minnesota returns for the prior three fiscal years are closed. No returns are currently under examination in any tax jurisdiction.”

Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Negative Pension Expense Reclassified to Revenue 697,155.”

Part XII, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Negative Pension Expense Reclassified to Revenue 697,155.”

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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0133208
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt0141092
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011059
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0141279
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IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Carrie Bakken
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1611710
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1Food Sales
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt111956
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt111956
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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt030259
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt034113
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-751187
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt03374976
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt04503170
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt03751983
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0839988
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
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IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt0167948
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0171270
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt0697155
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt03233266
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt0127023
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt074588
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0201611
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt03050778
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt02036332
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt13315815
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt0697155
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt04073254
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Charter School is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Charter School also qualifies as a tax exempt organization under applicable statutes of the State of Minnesota. Management believes that it is not reasonably possible for any tax position benefits to increase or decrease significantly over the next 12 months. As of June 30, 2019, there were no income tax related accrued interest or penalties recognized in either the statement of financial position or the statement of activities. The Charter School files informational returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and in the Minnesota state jurisdiction. U.S. federal returns and Minnesota returns for the prior three fiscal years are closed. No returns are currently under examination in any tax jurisdiction.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Negative Pension Expense Reclassified to Revenue 697,155.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Negative Pension Expense Reclassified to Revenue 697,155.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt03050778
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt03930421
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt05352147
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt04770409
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt04073254
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt03233266
IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind01
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Federal And Justice for All" compliance posters describing the institution as non-discriminatory.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Explanation of Government Financial Aid: The Academy receives Federal and State aid for the purpose of providing education to students.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Part I, Line 6
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Copies of the 990 were distributed to all board members.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A written conflict of interest policy dictates that board members disclose annually any conflicts of interest.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Compensation of the executive director and other key employees is reviewed and determined by the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Avalon Charter School makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The process has not changed from the prior year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
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IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
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IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
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IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt049
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IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03557449
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IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
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IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt06530237
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt05743396
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,018,243
Liabilities
$5,743,396
Net assets
-$725,153
Revenue
$4,770,409
Expenses
$3,930,421
Net income
$839,988
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.07$5.52$0.45$5.83$5.41$0.41
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.11$5.97$0.86$5.26$5.29$0.03
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.67$6.50$0.83$4.87$4.60$0.28
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.27$7.38$1.11$4.75$4.59$0.16
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.69$4.96$1.27$4.11$4.42$0.30
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.27$5.24$0.97$4.33$4.58$0.25
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.02$5.74$0.73$4.77$3.93$0.84
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.97$6.53$1.57$3.75$4.50$0.75
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.46$6.27$0.81$3.46$4.15$0.70
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.81$1.93$0.12$2.90$2.79$0.11
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.64$1.86$0.23$2.74$2.56$0.18