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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 39-1449246

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Mar 09, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.MICHAELFIELDS.ORG
PO Box 990East Troy, WI 53120-0990

(262) 642-3303

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

50th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

34th percentile

-1.9%

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

71st percentile

$103,096

Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-5.3%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

34th percentile

-2.1%

Faster revenue growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets50th percentile

Assets

Down

$3,554,607

Down $198,185 (-5.3%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$3,181,936

Down $19,886 (-0.6%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$372,671

Down $178,299 (-32%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin34th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,032,041

Down $22,652 (-2.1%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$1,051,927

Up $14,921 (+1.4%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$19,886

Down $37,573 (-212%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth21st percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $2,122,056Liabilities 2010: $715,604Net Assets 2010: $1,406,4522010Assets 2011: $2,039,893Liabilities 2011: $550,260Net Assets 2011: $1,489,6332011Assets 2012: $2,143,416Liabilities 2012: $501,608Net Assets 2012: $1,641,8082012Assets 2013: $3,638,261Liabilities 2013: $454,126Net Assets 2013: $3,184,1352013Assets 2014: $3,752,792Liabilities 2014: $550,970Net Assets 2014: $3,201,8222014Assets 2015: $3,554,607Liabilities 2015: $372,671Net Assets 2015: $3,181,9362015Assets 2016: $5,379,332Liabilities 2016: $358,582Net Assets 2016: $5,020,7502016Assets 2017: $5,155,479Liabilities 2017: $317,318Net Assets 2017: $4,838,1612017Assets 2018: $5,168,897Liabilities 2018: $330,895Net Assets 2018: $4,838,0022018Assets 2019: $4,318,093Liabilities 2019: $294,102Net Assets 2019: $4,023,9912019Assets 2020: $4,206,459Liabilities 2020: $373,328Net Assets 2020: $3,833,1312020Assets 2021: $3,705,477Liabilities 2021: $118,012Net Assets 2021: $3,587,4652021Assets 2022: $3,085,215Liabilities 2022: $229,847Net Assets 2022: $2,855,3682022Assets 2023: $3,282,725Liabilities 2023: $364,426Net Assets 2023: $2,918,2992023Assets 2024: $3,483,758Liabilities 2024: $478,305Net Assets 2024: $3,005,4532024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$3,554,607
Liabilities$372,671
Net Assets$3,181,936
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth34th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,018,5822010Expenses 2011: $1,080,7092011Expenses 2012: $1,012,4722012Revenue 2013: $2,591,151Expenses 2013: $1,048,824Net Income 2013: $1,542,3272013Revenue 2014: $1,054,693Expenses 2014: $1,037,006Net Income 2014: $17,6872014Revenue 2015: $1,032,041Expenses 2015: $1,051,927Net Income 2015: -$19,8862015Revenue 2016: $2,967,551Expenses 2016: $1,128,737Net Income 2016: $1,838,8142016Revenue 2017: $850,855Expenses 2017: $1,024,964Net Income 2017: -$174,1092017Revenue 2018: $1,012,881Expenses 2018: $1,013,040Net Income 2018: -$1592018Revenue 2019: $199,318Expenses 2019: $1,013,329Net Income 2019: -$814,0112019Revenue 2020: $771,922Expenses 2020: $962,782Net Income 2020: -$190,8602020Revenue 2021: $1,047,953Expenses 2021: $1,293,619Net Income 2021: -$245,6662021Revenue 2022: $722,656Expenses 2022: $1,520,305Net Income 2022: -$797,6492022Revenue 2023: $2,016,151Expenses 2023: $2,103,511Net Income 2023: -$87,3602023Revenue 2024: $2,533,841Expenses 2024: $2,461,248Net Income 2024: $72,5932024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$1,032,041
Expenses$1,051,927
Net Income-$19,886
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Mar 9, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$1,032,041
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

NONE

Michael fields agricultural institute provides a framework for positive change in food and farming systems, food policy, and food production.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,320,482$3,213,425▼ $107,057
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$84,878$236,838▲ $151,960
Pledges and Grants Receivable$288,737$63,351▼ $225,386
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$57,579$30,841▼ $26,738
Accounts Receivable$1,116$10,152▲ $9,036
Total Assets$3,752,792$3,554,607▼ $198,185
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$531,134$349,242▼ $181,892
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$19,836$23,429▲ $3,593
Total Liabilities$550,970$372,671▼ $178,299
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,898,164$3,098,052▲ $199,888
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$303,658$83,884▼ $219,774
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,201,822$3,181,936▼ $19,886
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,752,792$3,554,607▼ $198,185

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,578,458$1,688,012$3,266,470
Other Land Buildings$1,691,039$87,661$1,778,700
Equipment$-56,072$356,553$300,481
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay71st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
David AndrewsExecutive DirectorFT$100,257$2,839$103,096

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brent MccownPresident
Laura PaineVice President
Birl LoweryDirector
Brian WickertDirector
Carrie EdgarDirector
Eloisa GomezDirector
Robert BowerDirector
Jamshed PatelTreasurer/secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$820,614
Program Service Revenue
$211,427
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$522,511
Change in Net Assets
$-19,886
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$558,863
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$493,064
Total Fundraising Expense$39,747
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$223,106$77,549$15,225$315,880
Office Expenses$149,846$48,264$2,796$200,906
Depreciation Depletion$91,653$12,198$5,200$109,051
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$72,816$25,310$4,970$103,096
Occupancy$61,428$28,465$2,443$92,336
Fees for Services Accounting-$46,724-$46,724
Payroll Taxes$27,476$9,529$1,892$38,897
Fees for Services Other$21,670$11,345-$33,015
Other Employee Benefits$20,832$7,240$1,421$29,493
Insurance-$25,780-$25,780
Travel$21,655$3,125$113$24,893
Advertising$642$9,783$3,775$14,200
Information Technology$4,985$4,089$1,638$10,712
Pension Plan Contributions$4,025$1,399$274$5,698
All Other Expenses$118$1,128-$1,246
Total Functional Expenses$700,252$311,928$39,747$1,051,927
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
No
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 prepared form 990 is reviewed and approved by the governing body before the return is filed with the irs.”

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

“The members of the governing body annually complete a conflict of interest statement. The governing body reviews any potential conflicts of interest and any person with a conflict of interest is prohibited from participating in the governing body's deliberations and decisions in the transaction.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“A review of the executive director's compensation was conducted by brett mccown, an independent member of the governing body and an expert in the personnel field. The compensation arrangement was approved by the members of the governing body and the deliberations and decisions about the compensation arrangement were documented in the minutes of the meetings of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The institute makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public on request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
EIN
39-1449246
Phone
2626423303
Address
PO BOX 990, EAST TROY, WI 53120-0990

Signing Officer

Name
David Andrews
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2626423303
Signed
2016-03-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Andrews
Formed
1983
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
19
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
2110 LUANN LN, MADISON, WI 53713-3074
Preparer
Bruce Mayer CPA
Phone
6082744020
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt179268
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0THE INSTITUTE'S PUBLIC POLICY ACTIVITIES INCLUDED WORKSHOPS, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AT CONFERENCES, THE INSTIUTE'S WORKSHOPS, AND FIELD DAYS FOR OVER 1,500 PARTICIPANTS. THE MAJORITY OF THESE EVENTS WERE ATTENDED BY 20 OR MORE PARTICIPANTS.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0THE INSTITUTE'S FARMING SYSTEMS ACTIVITIES INCLUDED WORKSHOPS AND COVER CROP FIELD DAYS. FARM AND RESEARCH FIELD DAYS TOOK PLACE AT PART OF THE INSTITUTE'S RESEARCH WORK AND ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt034131
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0THE INSTITUTE'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDED WORKSHOPS, GUIDED GARDEN TOURS, WORK WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. ALL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WERE CONSIDERED AS OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY, TO GARDENERS, AND TO FARMERS. THE INSTITUTE DID PROVIDE BUSINESS PLANNING WORKSHOPS FOR FARMERS AND THOSE WANTING TO BETTER MANAGE THEIR OWN FARM-RELATED BUSINESS. ATTENDANCE AT THESE WORKSHOPS RANGED FROM 20-100 PARTICIPANTS.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1THE INSTITUTE'S FARM AND FOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDED CONFERENCES, EDUCATIONAL COURSES, WORKSHOPS, GUIDED TOURS, AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES FOR OVER 2,000 ADULTS, SCHOOL CHILDREN, AND YOUTH.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/ExpenseAmt1120092
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/RevenueAmt0559
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/RevenueAmt1133872
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IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01037006
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01054693
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-19886
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd01
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt019229
IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt0356553
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0300481
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt087661
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt01778700
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt03213425
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/ExplanationTxt0THE INSTITUTE'S NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS IS PUBLISHED IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4.03(1)(A) OF REVENUE PROCEDURE 75-50.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE INSTITUTE RECEIVES GRANTS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES PRIMARILY FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH. COPIES OF REPORTS PROVIDED TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ARE GENERALLY MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENTS AS WELL AS THE INSTITUTE'S RECORD RETENTION POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ANNUALLY COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. THE GOVERNING BODY REVIEWS ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ANY PERSON WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE GOVERNING BODY'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS IN THE TRANSACTION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION WAS CONDUCTED BY BRETT MCCOWN, AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND AN EXPERT IN THE PERSONNEL FIELD. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS ABOUT THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE INSTITUTE MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON REQUEST.
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 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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IRS990ScheduleR/AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/DivRelatedOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd00
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0MICHAEL FIELDS AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE INC
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IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/SharingOfFacilitiesInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/TransferFromOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/TransferToOtherOrgInd00
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,554,607
Liabilities
$372,671
Net assets
$3,181,936
Revenue
$1,032,041
Expenses
$1,051,927
Net income
-$19,886
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.48$0.48$3.01$2.53$2.46$0.07
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.28$0.36$2.92$2.02$2.10$0.09
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.09$0.23$2.86$0.72$1.52$0.80
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.71$0.12$3.59$1.05$1.29$0.25
2020Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$4.21$0.37$3.83$0.77$0.96$0.19
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.32$0.29$4.02$0.20$1.01$0.81
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.17$0.33$4.84$1.01$1.01$0.00
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.16$0.32$4.84$0.85$1.02$0.17
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.38$0.36$5.02$2.97$1.13$1.84
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.55$0.37$3.18$1.03$1.05$0.02
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.75$0.55$3.20$1.05$1.04$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.64$0.45$3.18$2.59$1.05$1.54
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.14$0.50$1.64$1.01
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.04$0.55$1.49$1.08
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.12$0.72$1.41$1.02