Civic Intelligence

Citizens Utility Board

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 36-3306846

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 14, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.CITIZENSUTILITYBOARD.ORG
309 W Washington 800Chicago, IL 60606

(312) 263-4282

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.03x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

1.56x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

8th percentile

-41%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$107,069

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.8% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-38%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

11th percentile

-30%

Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Down

$742,403

Down $455,058 (-38%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

-$25,718

Down $202,178 (-115%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$768,121

Down $252,880 (-25%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue92nd percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Down

$491,407

Down $208,895 (-30%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$693,585

Up $79,354 (+13%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$202,178

Down $288,249 (-335%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2010: $1,198,913Liabilities 2010: $135,593Net Assets 2010: $1,063,3202010Assets 2011: $1,572,992Liabilities 2011: $167,327Net Assets 2011: $1,405,6652011Assets 2012: $999,388Liabilities 2012: $102,154Net Assets 2012: $897,2342012Assets 2013: $589,595Liabilities 2013: $303,739Net Assets 2013: $285,8562013Assets 2014: $324,758Liabilities 2014: $155,087Net Assets 2014: $169,6712014Assets 2015: $203,068Liabilities 2015: $340,048Net Assets 2015: -$136,9802015Assets 2016: $231,335Liabilities 2016: $373,455Net Assets 2016: -$142,1202016Assets 2017: $284,804Liabilities 2017: $359,204Net Assets 2017: -$74,4002017Assets 2018: $494,515Liabilities 2018: $469,677Net Assets 2018: $24,8382018Assets 2019: $361,938Liabilities 2019: $320,733Net Assets 2019: $41,2052019Assets 2020: $566,746Liabilities 2020: $489,495Net Assets 2020: $77,2512020Assets 2021: $615,865Liabilities 2021: $525,476Net Assets 2021: $90,3892021Assets 2022: $1,197,461Liabilities 2022: $1,021,001Net Assets 2022: $176,4602022Assets 2023: $742,403Liabilities 2023: $768,121Net Assets 2023: -$25,7182023Assets 2024: $718,133Liabilities 2024: $723,521Net Assets 2024: -$5,3882024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$742,403
Liabilities$768,121
Net Assets-$25,718
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth11th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,717,9932010Expenses 2011: $2,000,3392011Expenses 2012: $2,224,4082012Revenue 2013: $1,315,214Expenses 2013: $1,926,592Net Income 2013: -$611,3782013Revenue 2014: $1,479,590Expenses 2014: $1,595,775Net Income 2014: -$116,1852014Revenue 2015: $1,186,177Expenses 2015: $1,492,828Net Income 2015: -$306,6512015Revenue 2016: $1,035,357Expenses 2016: $1,040,497Net Income 2016: -$5,1402016Revenue 2017: $1,093,245Expenses 2017: $1,025,525Net Income 2017: $67,7202017Revenue 2018: $890,575Expenses 2018: $791,337Net Income 2018: $99,2382018Revenue 2019: $970,438Expenses 2019: $954,071Net Income 2019: $16,3672019Revenue 2020: $954,362Expenses 2020: $918,316Net Income 2020: $36,0462020Revenue 2021: $781,141Expenses 2021: $768,003Net Income 2021: $13,1382021Revenue 2022: $700,302Expenses 2022: $614,231Net Income 2022: $86,0712022Revenue 2023: $491,407Expenses 2023: $693,585Net Income 2023: -$202,1782023Revenue 2024: $485,622Expenses 2024: $465,292Net Income 2024: $20,3302024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$491,407
Expenses$693,585
Net Income-$202,178
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 14, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$491,407
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote the health, welfare and prosperity of all the citizens of illinois by ensuring effective and democratic representation of utility consumers.

Provide representation to illinois utility customers before state courts and commissions, and to educate illinois utility customers.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$442,848$156,497▼ $286,351
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$25,400$1,608▼ $23,792
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,197,461$742,403▼ $455,058
Other Assets Total$729,213$584,298▼ $144,915
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$994,904$762,068▼ $232,836
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$26,097$6,053▼ $20,044
Total Liabilities$1,021,001$768,121▼ $252,880
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$176,460$-25,718▼ $202,178
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$176,460$-25,718▼ $202,178
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,197,461$742,403▼ $455,058

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$51,056$51,056
Other Assets Org$564,491--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sarah MoskowitzExecutive DirectorPT$107,069$107,069

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert Craig NeffDirector,president
Candice JusticeDirector,vice President
Douglas BecknellDirector
Mardi KlevsDirector
Steve HallDirector
Thomas SikesDirector
Philip DemaertelaereDirector,secretary
L Kristofer ThomsenDirector,treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$491,407
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$86,440
Change in Net Assets
$-202,178

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$491,407
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$491,407
Total Revenue per Form 990
$491,407
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$383,513
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$310,072
Total Fundraising Expense$109,892
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$178,223$19,266$17,986$215,475
Office Expenses$119,138$1,950$69,270$190,358
Occupancy$34,134$3,581$4,704$42,419
Other Employee Benefits$27,408$3,654$3,777$34,839
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$20,313$1,563$9,375$31,251
Fees for Services Accounting-$22,163-$22,163
Payroll Taxes$15,520$1,628$2,139$19,287
Travel$14,311--$14,311
Pension Plan Contributions$7,419$778$1,023$9,220
All Other Expenses$5,161$314$412$5,887
Other Expenses$4,261$449$587$5,297
Conferences and Meetings$3,084$324$425$3,833
Fees for Services Legal-$3,000-$3,000
Fees for Services Other-$2,026-$2,026
Information Technology$1,409$148$194$1,751
Total Functional Expenses$522,849$60,844$109,892$693,585

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$693,585
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$693,585
Total Expenses per Form 990$693,585
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Common PaymasterCommon Paymaster and Shared Facilities/expensesNo$1,816,832
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liability-operating$574,812
Due to Related Entity$163,256
Accrued Payroll and Vacation Pay$24,000
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 35% controlled entity
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

“Form 990 reviewed by executive director and president/director before it is filed.”

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

“There is an annual evaluation by the board of directors and the executive director as required under the cub act and the by-laws.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The salary of the executive director is set by the board of directors annually as required by the cub act. The executive director makes a recommendation as to the appropriate compensation for each staff member. The board of directors makes the final decision annually as required by the cub act.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Form 990 is available to the public by request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are public through the cub act. Financial statments are available to the public by request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Citizens Utility Board
EIN
36-3306846
Phone
3122634282
Address
309 W WASHINGTON 800, CHICAGO, IL 60606

Signing Officer

Name
Sarah Moskowitz
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3122634282
Signed
2024-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sarah Moskowitz
Formed
1983
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
27
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Cole Martin & Co Ltd
Address
1400 E LAKE COOK RD SUITE 180, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
Preparer
William Martin
Phone
8478505270
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The board has an audit committee to oversee the annual audit.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Management has determined that the organization does not have any uncertain tax positions and associated unrecognized benefits that materially impact the financial statements or related disclosures.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt29776
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IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
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IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/AgreeCarryoverPriorYearInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/OnlyInHouseLobbyingInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt15037
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt2564491
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0DEPOSITS
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc1OTHER RECEIVABLES
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc2RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET-OPERATING
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt051056
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt051056
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt1163256
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt2574812
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0ACCRUED PAYROLL AND VACATION PAY
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1DUE TO RELATED ENTITY
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0491407
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND ASSOCIATED UNRECOGNIZED BENEFITS THAT MATERIALLY IMPACT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR RELATED DISCLOSURES.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt0762068
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0491407
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IRS990ScheduleJ/AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd00
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IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd00
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0COMMON PAYMASTER
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/SharingOfRevenuesInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionAmt01816832
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IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FORM 990 REVIEWED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR BEFORE IT IS FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THERE IS AN ANNUAL EVALUATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CUB ACT AND THE BY-LAWS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY AS REQUIRED BY THE CUB ACT. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAKES A RECOMMENDATION AS TO THE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION FOR EACH STAFF MEMBER. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAKES THE FINAL DECISION ANNUALLY AS REQUIRED BY THE CUB ACT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE PUBLIC THROUGH THE CUB ACT. FINANCIAL STATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE BOARD HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE THE ANNUAL AUDIT.
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 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
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IRS990ScheduleR/AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/DivRelatedOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd00
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IRS990ScheduleR/PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd01
IRS990ScheduleR/ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/SharingOfFacilitiesInd01
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IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/InvolvedAmt1118469
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/InvolvedAmt21418135
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt0FAIR MARKET VALUE
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt1FAIR MARKET VALUE
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt2FAIR MARKET VALUE
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/OtherOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0CUB CONSUMER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FUND
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/OtherOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1CUB CONSUMER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FUND
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/OtherOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2CUB CONSUMER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FUND
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/TransactionTypeTxt0Q
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/TransactionTypeTxt1N
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IRS990ScheduleR/TransferFromOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/TransferToOtherOrgInd00

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$742,403
Liabilities
$768,121
Net assets
-$25,718
Revenue
$491,407
Expenses
$693,585
Net income
-$202,178
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.72$0.72$0.01$0.49$0.47$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.77$0.03$0.49$0.69$0.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.20$1.02$0.18$0.70$0.61$0.09
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.62$0.53$0.09$0.78$0.77$0.01
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.57$0.49$0.08$0.95$0.92$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.32$0.04$0.97$0.95$0.02
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.49$0.47$0.02$0.89$0.79$0.10
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.28$0.36$0.07$1.09$1.03$0.07
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.23$0.37$0.14$1.04$1.04$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.34$0.14$1.19$1.49$0.31
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.16$0.17$1.48$1.60$0.12
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.30$0.29$1.32$1.93$0.61
2012XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.00$0.10$0.90$2.22
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.57$0.17$1.41$2.00
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.20$0.14$1.06$1.72