Civic Intelligence

Metro Schools

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 35-2215865

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Jan 26, 2017

Organization ProfileMETROSCHOOLSMN.ORG
2600 26th Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55406

(612) 722-2555

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.42x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.58x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

55th percentile

3.9%

Higher net margin than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2016

Asset Growth

71st percentile

9.3%

Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

68th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,780,480

Up $151,197 (+9.3%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

-$744,511

Up $168,588 (+18%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$2,524,991

Down $17,391 (-0.7%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin55th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,345,428

Up $440,847 (+11%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$4,176,840

Up $506,939 (+14%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

$168,588

Down $66,092 (-28%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth71st percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MAssets 2010: $1,050,153Liabilities 2010: $167,790Net Assets 2010: $882,3632010Assets 2011: $1,120,417Liabilities 2011: $194,365Net Assets 2011: $926,0522011Assets 2012: $898,405Liabilities 2012: $531,193Net Assets 2012: $367,2122012Assets 2014: $1,411,572Liabilities 2014: $588,469Net Assets 2014: $823,1032014Assets 2015: $1,629,283Liabilities 2015: $2,542,382Net Assets 2015: -$913,0992015Assets 2016: $1,780,480Liabilities 2016: $2,524,991Net Assets 2016: -$744,5112016Assets 2017: $5,882,662Liabilities 2017: $6,857,223Net Assets 2017: -$974,5612017Assets 2018: $5,425,576Liabilities 2018: $7,179,468Net Assets 2018: -$1,753,8922018Assets 2019: $5,499,177Liabilities 2019: $6,502,907Net Assets 2019: -$1,003,7302019Assets 2020: $5,462,786Liabilities 2020: $7,725,206Net Assets 2020: -$2,262,4202020Assets 2021: $7,103,585Liabilities 2021: $7,921,236Net Assets 2021: -$817,6512021Assets 2022: $7,612,439Liabilities 2022: $8,248,772Net Assets 2022: -$636,3332022Assets 2023: $26,643,492Liabilities 2023: $26,177,359Net Assets 2023: $466,1332023Assets 2024: $28,068,492Liabilities 2024: $26,259,886Net Assets 2024: $1,808,6062024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,780,480
Liabilities$2,524,991
Net Assets-$744,511
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth68th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MExpenses 2010: $2,426,1652010Expenses 2011: $2,538,6672011Expenses 2012: $2,589,0402012Revenue 2014: $4,105,625Expenses 2014: $3,656,764Net Income 2014: $448,8612014Revenue 2015: $3,904,581Expenses 2015: $3,669,901Net Income 2015: $234,6802015Revenue 2016: $4,345,428Expenses 2016: $4,176,840Net Income 2016: $168,5882016Revenue 2017: $5,196,540Expenses 2017: $5,426,590Net Income 2017: -$230,0502017Revenue 2018: $6,061,641Expenses 2018: $6,840,972Net Income 2018: -$779,3312018Revenue 2019: $7,097,692Expenses 2019: $6,347,530Net Income 2019: $750,1622019Revenue 2020: $7,538,651Expenses 2020: $8,797,341Net Income 2020: -$1,258,6902020Revenue 2021: $9,890,924Expenses 2021: $8,446,155Net Income 2021: $1,444,7692021Revenue 2022: $13,404,813Expenses 2022: $13,223,495Net Income 2022: $181,3182022Revenue 2023: $17,815,643Expenses 2023: $16,713,177Net Income 2023: $1,102,4662023Revenue 2024: $23,076,028Expenses 2024: $21,733,555Net Income 2024: $1,342,4732024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$4,345,428
Expenses$4,176,840
Net Income$168,588
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Jan 26, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$4,348,803
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

SEE PART I, LINE 1

Metro schools college prep is committed to academic excellence and closing the achievenment gap by establishing rigorous goals for students, parents, teachers and the school. Metro schools college prep values cultural, religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity as central elements of a college preparatory education and provides a caring learning community that prepares students and staff to be responsible world citizens.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$409,100$633,054▲ $223,954
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$561,508$410,431▼ $151,077
Pledges and Grants Receivable$168,116$193,259▲ $25,143
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$112,488$94,066▼ $18,422
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$68,899$68,957▲ $58
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$16,966$16,701▼ $265
Total Assets$1,629,283$1,780,480▲ $151,197
Other Assets Total$292,206$364,012▲ $71,806
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,236,732$2,245,179▲ $8,447
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$305,650$279,812▼ $25,838
Total Liabilities$2,542,382$2,524,991▼ $17,391
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$112,488$94,066▼ $18,422
Unrestricted Net Assets$-1,025,587$-838,577▲ $187,010
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-913,099$-744,511▲ $168,588
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,629,283$1,780,480▲ $151,197

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$58,496$94,498$152,994
Leasehold Improvements$35,570$39,971$75,541
Other Assets Org$364,012--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ahmed ElmiExecutive DirectorFT$96,637$27,287$123,924
Megan OrmsethMember-$26,894$7,897$34,791
Katie WhiteSecretary/teacher (partial Year)FT$25,975$4,214$30,189
Lakisha WitterSecretary/teacherFT$22,048$4,399$26,447
AILA O'LOUGHLINTreasurer/teacherFT$19,250$2,826$22,076

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Abdulkadir AbdallaBoard Chair
Mohamed MohamudVice Chair
Mohammad OsmanMember
Osman SamatarMember

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Taher INCFood ServicePO BOX 44719, Madison, WI 53744$187,498
Minnehaha TransportationTransportation2507 WALNUT ST, Roseville, MN 55113$121,483
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,329,036
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$6,207
Other Revenue
$10,185
All Other Contributions
$64
Change in Net Assets
$168,588

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,348,803
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-3,375
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-3,375
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,348,803
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,345,428
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,373,640
Other Expenses$1,803,200
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,633,316$95,077-$1,728,393
Occupancy$476,107$27,023-$503,130
Fees for Services Other$228,798$187,818-$416,616
Travel$372,182--$372,182
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$121,658$119,426-$241,084
Payroll Taxes$168,985$17,732-$186,717
Other Employee Benefits$114,788$11,599-$126,387
Office Expenses$50,266$41,965-$92,231
Pension Plan Contributions$87,436$3,623-$91,059
Insurance-$39,381-$39,381
Other Expenses$29,350$23,792-$23,792
Depreciation Depletion$22,833--$22,833
Conferences and Meetings$17,903$3,519-$21,422
All Other Expenses$7,134--$7,134
Total Functional Expenses$3,600,274$576,566$0$4,176,840

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,180,215
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,176,840
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,176,840
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$3,375
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$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
Net Pension Liability$1,838,205
Deferred Inflows of Resources Related to Pensions$406,974
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

“The board of directors reviews a draft copy of the form 990 as prepared by the auditor prior to filing.”

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

“Compliance with the policy is reviewed at board meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board, after deliberation determines the executive directors salary. The board, with the advisement of the executive director makes decisions regarding compensation of employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Part VII Section A

“Per mn statute 124d.10, charter schools are required to have licensed teachers as members of the board of directors. Aila o'loughlin and lakisha witter are board members and received compensation for their services as teachers.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Metro Schools
EIN
35-2215865
Phone
6127222555
Address
2600 26TH AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55406

Signing Officer

Name
Ahmed Elmi
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6127222555
Signed
2017-01-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ahmed Elmi
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
79
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Bergankdv Ltd
Address
3800 AMERICAN BLVD WEST SUITE 1000, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55431-4420
Preparer
Nicole Possehl CPA
Phone
9525636800
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The board of directors is responsible for the selection of an independent accountant and for the oversight of the financial statement audit.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The school is required to assess whether any uncertain tax positions exist and if there should be recognition of a related benefit or liability in the financial statements. The school has determined there are no amounts to record as assets or liabilities related to uncertain tax positions.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Loss on disposal of equipment -3,375.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Loss on disposal of equipment 3,375.”

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IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
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IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0114788
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt0126387
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IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt017732
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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt0186717
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03623
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt087436
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IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
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IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0AHMED ELMI
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IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
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IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
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IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
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IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt016966
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IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt075541
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt0364012
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES RELATED TO PENSION
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt01838205
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt1406974
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0NET PENSION LIABILITY
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE SCHOOL IS REQUIRED TO ASSESS WHETHER ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS EXIST AND IF THERE SHOULD BE RECOGNITION OF A RELATED BENEFIT OR LIABILITY IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE SCHOOL HAS DETERMINED THERE ARE NO AMOUNTS TO RECORD AS ASSETS OR LIABILITIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT -3,375.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT 3,375.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt0364012
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt04176840
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt02245179
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt04345428
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt04180215
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/ExplanationTxt0OUR COMMUNICATION IS ALMOST ENTIRELY BY WORD OF MOUTH BUT WE DO PASS OUT BROCHURES THAT SAY WE HONOR ALL NON-DISCRIMINATION LAWS AND POLICIES.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE SCHOOL HAS RECEIVED MONIES FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS THEIR PRIMARY REVENUE STREAM. SOME OF THESE FUNDS INITIALLY GENERATED AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL AND ARE RE-GRANTED TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 AS PREPARED BY THE AUDITOR PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY IS REVIEWED AT BOARD MEETINGS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD, AFTER DELIBERATION DETERMINES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS SALARY. THE BOARD, WITH THE ADVISEMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAKES DECISIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PER MN STATUTE 124D.10, CHARTER SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE LICENSED TEACHERS AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AILA O'LOUGHLIN AND LAKISHA WITTER ARE BOARD MEMBERS AND RECEIVED COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES AS TEACHERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT AND FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
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/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4PART VII SECTION A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,780,480
Liabilities
$2,524,991
Net assets
-$744,511
Revenue
$4,345,428
Expenses
$4,176,840
Net income
$168,588
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$28.1$26.3$1.81$23.1$21.7$1.34
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.6$26.2$0.47$17.8$16.7$1.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.61$8.25$0.64$13.4$13.2$0.18
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.10$7.92$0.82$9.89$8.45$1.44
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.46$7.73$2.26$7.54$8.80$1.26
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.50$6.50$1.00$7.10$6.35$0.75
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.43$7.18$1.75$6.06$6.84$0.78
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.88$6.86$0.97$5.20$5.43$0.23
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.78$2.52$0.74$4.35$4.18$0.17
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.63$2.54$0.91$3.90$3.67$0.23
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.59$0.82$4.11$3.66$0.45
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.90$0.53$0.37$2.59
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.12$0.19$0.93$2.54
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.05$0.17$0.88$2.43