Civic Intelligence

The Aja Project

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 33-0969020

Sep 01, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021 • Filed on Jul 15, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.AJAPROJECT.ORG
PO Box 15695San Diego, CA 92175

(619) 259-0136

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.68x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.49x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

48th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

63rd percentile

$39,469

Higher top officer pay than 63% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.1% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

116%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

48%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Up

$465,815

Up $250,090 (+116%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$150,466

Up $73,229 (+95%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$315,349

Up $176,861 (+128%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue84th percentileNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

Up

$645,829

Up $209,127 (+48%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$572,600

Up $98,620 (+21%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$73,229

Up $110,507 (+296%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $44,663Liabilities 2010: $4,503Net Assets 2010: $40,1602010Assets 2011: $45,677Liabilities 2011: $5,147Net Assets 2011: $40,5302011Assets 2012: $84,135Liabilities 2012: $5,387Net Assets 2012: $78,7482012Assets 2013: $83,602Liabilities 2013: $2,165Net Assets 2013: $81,4372013Assets 2014: $90,477Liabilities 2014: $1,451Net Assets 2014: $89,0262014Assets 2015: $137,125Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $137,1252015Assets 2016: $160,682Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $160,6822016Assets 2017: $266,543Liabilities 2017: $74,054Net Assets 2017: $192,4892017Assets 2018: $396,058Liabilities 2018: $135,280Net Assets 2018: $260,7782018Assets 2019: $140,956Liabilities 2019: $26,441Net Assets 2019: $114,5152019Assets 2020: $215,725Liabilities 2020: $138,488Net Assets 2020: $77,2372020Assets 2021: $465,815Liabilities 2021: $315,349Net Assets 2021: $150,4662021Assets 2022: $407,854Liabilities 2022: $382,391Net Assets 2022: $25,4632022Assets 2023: $213,540Liabilities 2023: $1,545Net Assets 2023: $211,9952023Assets 2024: $268,558Liabilities 2024: $9,147Net Assets 2024: $259,4112024Assets 2025: $246,361Liabilities 2025: $50,678Net Assets 2025: $195,6832025

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$465,815
Liabilities$315,349
Net Assets$150,466
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $248,824Expenses 2010: $244,176Net Income 2010: $4,6482010Expenses 2011: $248,7822011Expenses 2012: $242,1752012Expenses 2013: $235,9042013Revenue 2014: $284,197Expenses 2014: $276,608Net Income 2014: $7,5892014Revenue 2015: $370,255Expenses 2015: $306,462Net Income 2015: $63,7932015Revenue 2016: $388,876Expenses 2016: $365,319Net Income 2016: $23,5572016Revenue 2017: $436,348Expenses 2017: $404,541Net Income 2017: $31,8072017Revenue 2018: $539,075Expenses 2018: $470,786Net Income 2018: $68,2892018Revenue 2019: $524,540Expenses 2019: $670,803Net Income 2019: -$146,2632019Revenue 2020: $436,702Expenses 2020: $473,980Net Income 2020: -$37,2782020Revenue 2021: $645,829Expenses 2021: $572,600Net Income 2021: $73,2292021Revenue 2022: $717,624Expenses 2022: $842,627Net Income 2022: -$125,0032022Revenue 2023: $507,432Expenses 2023: $320,900Net Income 2023: $186,5322023Revenue 2024: $498,884Expenses 2024: $451,468Net Income 2024: $47,4162024Revenue 2025: $357,856Expenses 2025: $421,584Net Income 2025: -$63,7282025

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$645,829
Expenses$572,600
Net Income$73,229
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021
Signed
Jul 15, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.2
Gross Receipts
$645,829
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The aja project is a compassionate space for young people, activists, visual artists and educators to engage critically with issues that affect our community and realize our collective liberation through participatory storytelling and the documentary arts.

To provide photography-based programming to transform the lives of youth and communities. Aja has provided long-term, community-based programming for over 4,500 individuals, and has shared visual narratives with over 1 million viewers through large-scale public exhibits.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$62,215$243,667▲ $181,452
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$458$146,537▲ $146,079
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$44,880▲ $44,880
Pledges and Grants Receivable$149,532$25,674▼ $123,858
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$5,057▲ $5,057
Accounts Receivable$3,520$0▼ $3,520
Total Assets$215,725$465,815▲ $250,090
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$123,529$295,938▲ $172,409
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$14,959$19,411▲ $4,452
Total Liabilities$138,488$315,349▲ $176,861
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$77,237$150,466▲ $73,229
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$77,237$150,466▲ $73,229
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$215,725$465,815▲ $250,090

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$44,880$1,354$46,234
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay63rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Rizzhel JavierManaging DirectorFT$39,469$39,469

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Aya IbarraChair
Alex FattalBoard Member
Cuc DoanBoard Member
Junichi SatohBoard Member
Kris Lin-bronnerBoard Member
Maria ChavezBoard Member
Rebecca WebbBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$561,538
Program Service Revenue
$74,156
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$10,135
All Other Contributions
$371,520
Change in Net Assets
$73,229
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$335,483
Other Expenses$234,967
Total Fundraising Expense$58,475
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,150
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$189,639$23,705$23,705$237,049
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$54,350$6,794$6,794$67,938
Fees for Services Other$15,119$22,864$21,078$59,061
Office Expenses-$30,238$276$30,514
Payroll Taxes$9,767$17,744$2,985$30,496
Occupancy-$23,963-$23,963
Insurance-$18,089-$18,089
All Other Expenses$1,718$8,982$2,516$13,216
Other Expenses$294$8,043$343$8,680
Grants to Domestic Orgs$2,150--$2,150
Depreciation Depletion-$1,354-$1,354
Interest-$974-$974
Travel$200$566-$766
Advertising-$346$250$596
Total Functional Expenses$328,644$185,481$58,475$572,600
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 Grant Revenue$279,703
Accrued Liabilities$16,235
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
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 A, Line 8B

“PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Return provided to all board members via email. Approval by all board members received by email.”

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

“Board members disclose annually and when joining the board, any possible conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The officers of the board review the compensation of the executive director. The review consists of comparison survey data of executive director compensations at other area non profit agencies, as well as consideration of the director's performance. The entire board of directors approves the final compensation decision. No highly paid key employees or employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Aja Project
EIN
33-0969020
Phone
6192590136
Address
PO BOX 15695, SAN DIEGO, CA 92175

Signing Officer

Name
Aya Ibarra
Title
Chair
Phone
6192590136
Signed
2022-07-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Aya Ibarra
Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
22
Volunteers
12

Preparer

Firm
Considine & Considine
Address
8989 RIO SAN DIEGO DRIVE SUITE 250, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-1604
Preparer
Richard Hotz
Phone
6192311977
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other fees: program service expenses 15,119. Management and general expenses 22,864. Fundraising expenses 21,078. Total expenses 59,061.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt28043
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt120294
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt2294
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt131504
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt211137
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt38680
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IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0295938
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0900099
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IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt0195
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IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt017744
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt09767
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt030496
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0149532
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt025674
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt00
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IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
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IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
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IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
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IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0436702
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt073229
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt09940
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt074156
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0458
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0146537
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0457068
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0349819
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0240857
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0189663
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt01560054
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt09940
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt09549
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt010268
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt09100
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt08681
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt0846781
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0195
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0368
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt074
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IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt09101
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0240857
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0189663
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt01560054
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt01643547
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt044880
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt01354
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt046234
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt0279703
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt116235
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0DEFERRED GRANT REVENUE
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1ACCRUED LIABILITIES
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt044880
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt0295938
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1RETURN PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS VIA EMAIL. APPROVAL BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVED BY EMAIL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BOARD MEMBERS DISCLOSE ANNUALLY AND WHEN JOINING THE BOARD, ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE REVIEW CONSISTS OF COMPARISON SURVEY DATA OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATIONS AT OTHER AREA NON PROFIT AGENCIES, AS WELL AS CONSIDERATION OF THE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE. THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE FINAL COMPENSATION DECISION. NO HIGHLY PAID KEY EMPLOYEES OR EMPLOYEES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5OTHER FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 15,119. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 22,864. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 21,078. TOTAL EXPENSES 59,061.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
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IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
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IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt022
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IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt0138488
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0315349
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IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt012
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IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0465815
IRS990/TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/TravelGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0566
IRS990/TravelGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0200
IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt0766
IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd00
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IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd00
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$465,815
Liabilities
$315,349
Net assets
$150,466
Revenue
$645,829
Expenses
$572,600
Net income
$73,229
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.46$0.51$1.96$3.58$4.22$0.64
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.69$0.09$2.59$4.99$4.51$0.47
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.14$0.02$2.12$5.07$3.21$1.87
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.08$3.82$0.25$7.18$8.43$1.25
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.66$3.15$1.50$6.46$5.73$0.73
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.16$1.38$0.77$4.37$4.74$0.37
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.26$1.15$5.25$6.71$1.46
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.96$1.35$2.61$5.39$4.71$0.68
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.67$0.74$1.92$4.36$4.05$0.32
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.61$0.00$1.61$3.89$3.65$0.24
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.37$0.00$1.37$3.70$3.06$0.64
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.01$0.89$2.84$2.77$0.08
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.84$0.02$0.81$2.36
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.84$0.05$0.79$2.42
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.46$0.05$0.41$2.49
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.45$0.05$0.40$2.49$2.44$0.05