Civic Intelligence

Minnesota Transitions Chartered School

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 41-1823173

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Jan 23, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.MTCS.ORG
2872 26th Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55406

(612) 722-9013

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

1.42x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

1.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

16th percentile

-7.9%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

18th percentile

$135,875

Higher top officer pay than 18% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.4% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

98th percentile

122%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

Up

$29,602,630

Up $16,285,102 (+122%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

-$12,561,483

Down $2,986,729 (-31%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$42,164,113

Up $19,271,831 (+84%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin16th percentile

Revenue

Up

$37,723,334

Up $4,069,274 (+12%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$40,710,063

Up $6,329,505 (+18%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$2,986,729

Down $2,260,231 (-311%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$100M$50M$0-$50MAssets 2010: $12,227,778Liabilities 2010: $5,717,202Net Assets 2010: $6,510,5762010Assets 2011: $11,707,836Liabilities 2011: $4,984,848Net Assets 2011: $6,722,9882011Assets 2012: $12,154,527Liabilities 2012: $6,260,340Net Assets 2012: $5,894,1872012Assets 2013: $9,334,063Liabilities 2013: $4,845,704Net Assets 2013: $4,488,3592013Assets 2014: $9,058,914Liabilities 2014: $4,223,071Net Assets 2014: $4,835,8432014Assets 2015: $9,194,580Liabilities 2015: $17,219,736Net Assets 2015: -$8,025,1562015Assets 2016: $13,317,528Liabilities 2016: $22,892,282Net Assets 2016: -$9,574,7542016Assets 2017: $29,602,630Liabilities 2017: $42,164,113Net Assets 2017: -$12,561,4832017Assets 2018: $26,056,726Liabilities 2018: $40,112,037Net Assets 2018: -$14,055,3112018Assets 2019: $23,851,135Liabilities 2019: $34,734,555Net Assets 2019: -$10,883,4202019Assets 2020: $21,744,421Liabilities 2020: $33,233,416Net Assets 2020: -$11,488,9952020Assets 2021: $28,235,035Liabilities 2021: $39,431,253Net Assets 2021: -$11,196,2182021Assets 2022: $57,498,572Liabilities 2022: $60,097,723Net Assets 2022: -$2,599,1512022Assets 2023: $80,715,009Liabilities 2023: $78,911,139Net Assets 2023: $1,803,8702023Assets 2024: $85,996,758Liabilities 2024: $83,507,181Net Assets 2024: $2,489,5772024Assets 2025: $68,345,815Liabilities 2025: $62,892,733Net Assets 2025: $5,453,0822025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$29,602,630
Liabilities$42,164,113
Net Assets-$12,561,483
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

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

$100M$50M$0-$50MExpenses 2010: $27,813,9152010Expenses 2011: $29,878,3302011Expenses 2012: $31,319,6212012Revenue 2013: $31,003,708Expenses 2013: $32,409,536Net Income 2013: -$1,405,8282013Revenue 2014: $33,928,560Expenses 2014: $33,581,076Net Income 2014: $347,4842014Revenue 2015: $34,101,739Expenses 2015: $36,766,357Net Income 2015: -$2,664,6182015Revenue 2016: $33,654,060Expenses 2016: $34,380,558Net Income 2016: -$726,4982016Revenue 2017: $37,723,334Expenses 2017: $40,710,063Net Income 2017: -$2,986,7292017Revenue 2018: $42,091,056Expenses 2018: $43,584,884Net Income 2018: -$1,493,8282018Revenue 2019: $46,203,781Expenses 2019: $42,179,109Net Income 2019: $4,024,6722019Revenue 2020: $48,668,552Expenses 2020: $49,243,096Net Income 2020: -$574,5442020Revenue 2021: $63,864,968Expenses 2021: $63,572,191Net Income 2021: $292,7772021Revenue 2022: $75,756,104Expenses 2022: $67,159,037Net Income 2022: $8,597,0672022Revenue 2023: $71,763,081Expenses 2023: $67,360,060Net Income 2023: $4,403,0212023Revenue 2024: $76,454,949Expenses 2024: $75,769,242Net Income 2024: $685,7072024Revenue 2025: $88,333,286Expenses 2025: $85,369,781Net Income 2025: $2,963,5052025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$37,723,334
Expenses$40,710,063
Net Income-$2,986,729
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Jan 23, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$37,723,334
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We are a student-centered learning community that inspires and supports all learners to achieve excellence through equitable, relevant learning experiences.

Mts will empower and ensure all students acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to access their future.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$4,864,369$7,380,879▲ $2,516,510
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$5,812,117$2,273,599▼ $3,538,518
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$806,398$731,812▼ $74,586
Accounts Receivable-$139,064-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$77,580$105,611▲ $28,031
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$-9,574,754$-12,561,483▼ $2,986,729
Total Assets$13,317,528$29,602,630▲ $16,285,102
Other Assets Total$1,757,064$18,971,665▲ $17,214,601
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$11,296,159$31,977,597▲ $20,681,438
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,428,671$10,145,170▼ $1,283,501
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$106,047$36,043▼ $70,004
Deferred Revenue$61,405$5,303▼ $56,102
Total Liabilities$22,892,282$42,164,113▲ $19,271,831
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-9,574,754$-12,561,483▼ $2,986,729
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$13,317,528$29,602,630▲ $16,285,102

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$32,083$1,972,329$2,004,412
Buildings$73,528$31,684$105,212
Other Assets Org$86,615--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay18th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dennis CarlsonSuperintendentPT$135,875-$135,875
Tamara SchultzVice ChairFT$88,186$21,309$109,495
Keith LesterDeputy SuperintendentPT$102,163-$102,163
Sheila McmahonLicensed TeacherFT$50,591$24,184$74,775
Rebecca JuntunenBoard ChairFT$54,685$15,491$70,176
Andrea MillerLicensed TeacherFT$51,831$15,017$66,848
Martin LukaszewskiSecretary/treasurerFT$41,194$13,635$54,829
Kirsten KruegerLicensed TeacherFT$37,257$12,585$49,842

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Beth IngbergCommunity Member
Rand RetterathCommunity Member
Hassan HassanParent/community Member

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Connections Education LLCEducational Services32369 COLLECTION CENTER DRIVE, Chicago, IL 60693-0323$16,268,585
Laser Transportation INCTransportation ServicesPO BOX 131054, St Paul, MN 55113$766,160
Cadan CorporationTechnology Services4131 OLD SIBLEY ROAD SUITE 200, Eagan, MN 55122$596,708
Ckc Good FoodFood Service CateringPO BOX 431419, Minneapolis, MN 55443-1419$520,537
Minnehaha TransportationTransportation Services2507 WALNUT STREET, Roseville, MN 55113$502,116
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$37,596,536
Program Service Revenue
$126,279
Investment Income
$519
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$166,847
Change in Net Assets
$-2,986,729

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$37,723,334
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$205
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$37,723,539
Total Revenue per Form 990
$37,723,334
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$26,800,396
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$13,909,667
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$17,252,079$857,646-$18,109,725
Other Salaries and Wages$5,759,232$1,361,272-$7,120,504
Occupancy$4,883,268$3,085-$4,886,353
Pension Plan Contributions$3,865,649$536,163-$4,401,812
Other Employee Benefits$1,070,165$237,326-$1,307,491
Payroll Taxes$464,981$100,875-$565,856
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$514,004--$514,004
Other Expenses$248,544$129,441-$377,985
Information Technology$118,499$90,851-$209,350
Insurance$73,459$69,668-$143,127
All Other Expenses$73,896$32,349-$106,245
Travel$78,580$643-$79,223
Depreciation Depletion$25,284$5,414-$30,698
Office Expenses$16,651$3,707-$20,358
Interest$3,140$401-$3,541
Total Functional Expenses$37,272,336$3,437,727$0$40,710,063

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$40,710,063
Total Expenses per Form 990$40,710,063
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$40,632,183
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$-77,880
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$30,610,580
Deferred Inflows - Pensions$1,367,017
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 A, Line 6

“All employees and parents of students of the charter school shall be members.”

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

“After review by the superintendent and business manager, a copy of the return is provided to members of the board of directors for their review.”

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

“Policy discussed yearly at election time with board members, and policy provided to new board members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation process, annual review process, and quality compensation program for the superintendent: compensation committee from the board of directors determines final compensation. Compensation studies are perfomed, 990 returns of other organizations are reviewed, and a written employment contract is signed and approved by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Minnesota Transitions Charter School
EIN
41-1823173
Phone
6127229013
Address
2872 26TH AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55406

Signing Officer

Name
Dennis Carlson
Title
Superintendent
Phone
6127229013
Signed
2018-01-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dennis Carlson
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
290
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
SCHLENNER WENNER & CO CPA'S PA
Address
PO BOX 1496, ST CLOUD, MN 56302-1496
Preparer
Shelley Gaetz
Phone
3202510286
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contracted services: program service expenses 17,252,079. Management and general expenses 857,646. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,109,725.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Revenue from building company 205.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Expenses from building company 146,304. Revenue from building company applied against expenses -224,184.”

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8COMMUNITY MEMBER
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IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
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IRS990/MissionDesc0MTS WILL EMPOWER AND ENSURE ALL STUDENTS ACQUIRE THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO ACCESS THEIR FUTURE.
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IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
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IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt016651
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IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
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IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt018971665
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0237326
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01070165
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt01307491
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0TRANSPORTATION
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2FOOD
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPL
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0596
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt18290
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt2129441
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01635365
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt1743388
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt2446152
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt3248544
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt3377985
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IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt031977597
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IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0464981
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt0565856
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IRS990/PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp/EOYAmt00
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IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03865649
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt04401812
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IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt07380879
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt0806398
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt0731812
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0DENNIS CARLSON
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1900099
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IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-726498
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IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt034380558
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt033654060
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-2986729
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt01972329
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt02004412
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt186615
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc1LEASE DEPOSIT
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt11367017
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0205
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt037723334
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0REVENUE FROM BUILDING COMPANY 205.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EXPENSES FROM BUILDING COMPANY 146,304. REVENUE FROM BUILDING COMPANY APPLIED AGAINST EXPENSES -224,184.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
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IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
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IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BROCHURES ARE DISTRIBUTED TO PARENTS DURING REGISTRATION.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MINNESOTA TRANSITIONS CHARTER SCHOOLS RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC NEEDS OF STUDENTS. TITLE I, II, III, AND FEDERAL SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING IS UTILIZED BY THE DISTRICT TO SUPPORT THESE NEEDS. THE DISTRICT ALSO RECEIVES FUNDING FOR FEDERAL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ALL EMPLOYEES AND PARENTS OF STUDENTS OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL SHALL BE MEMBERS.

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$29,602,630
Liabilities
$42,164,113
Net assets
-$12,561,483
Revenue
$37,723,334
Expenses
$40,710,063
Net income
-$2,986,729
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$68.3$62.9$5.45$88.3$85.4$2.96
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$86.0$83.5$2.49$76.5$75.8$0.69
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$80.7$78.9$1.80$71.8$67.4$4.40
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$57.5$60.1$2.60$75.8$67.2$8.60
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$28.2$39.4$11.2$63.9$63.6$0.29
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.7$33.2$11.5$48.7$49.2$0.57
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$23.9$34.7$10.9$46.2$42.2$4.02
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.1$40.1$14.1$42.1$43.6$1.49
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$29.6$42.2$12.6$37.7$40.7$2.99
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.3$22.9$9.57$33.7$34.4$0.73
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.19$17.2$8.03$34.1$36.8$2.66
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.06$4.22$4.84$33.9$33.6$0.35
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$9.33$4.85$4.49$31.0$32.4$1.41
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$12.2$6.26$5.89$31.3
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$11.7$4.98$6.72$29.9
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$12.2$5.72$6.51$27.8