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Aaa Foundation for Traffic Safety

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 52-0794368

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on May 09, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.AAAFOUNDATION.ORG

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607 14th Street NW No 201Washington, DC 20005

(202) 638-5944

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

41st percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.45x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

16th percentile

-9.3%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

70th percentile

$244,201

Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.4% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

72nd percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

44th percentile

2.9%

Faster revenue growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets41st percentile

Assets

Up

$23,895,795

Up $2,507,157 (+12%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$20,670,317

Up $1,608,191 (+8.4%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$3,225,478

Up $898,966 (+39%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin16th percentile

Revenue

Up

$7,112,414

Up $203,621 (+2.9%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$7,776,718

Up $1,807,822 (+30%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$664,304

Down $1,604,201 (-171%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth72nd percentile

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

$40M$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $13,526,900Liabilities 2010: $357,294Net Assets 2010: $13,169,6062010Assets 2011: $12,748,228Liabilities 2011: $644,839Net Assets 2011: $12,103,3892011Assets 2012: $14,628,468Liabilities 2012: $406,049Net Assets 2012: $14,222,4192012Assets 2013: $17,995,173Liabilities 2013: $935,434Net Assets 2013: $17,059,7392013Assets 2014: $19,564,850Liabilities 2014: $1,693,928Net Assets 2014: $17,870,9222014Assets 2015: $20,134,464Liabilities 2015: $2,916,378Net Assets 2015: $17,218,0862015Assets 2016: $21,388,638Liabilities 2016: $2,326,512Net Assets 2016: $19,062,1262016Assets 2017: $23,895,795Liabilities 2017: $3,225,478Net Assets 2017: $20,670,3172017Assets 2018: $22,366,474Liabilities 2018: $3,218,266Net Assets 2018: $19,148,2082018Assets 2019: $26,154,905Liabilities 2019: $1,475,574Net Assets 2019: $24,679,3312019Assets 2020: $28,249,789Liabilities 2020: $1,152,531Net Assets 2020: $27,097,2582020Assets 2021: $32,143,150Liabilities 2021: $1,242,882Net Assets 2021: $30,900,2682021Assets 2022: $26,518,472Liabilities 2022: $1,296,029Net Assets 2022: $25,222,4432022Assets 2023: $29,053,519Liabilities 2023: $857,876Net Assets 2023: $28,195,6432023Assets 2024: $31,213,624Liabilities 2024: $1,260,169Net Assets 2024: $29,953,4552024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$23,895,795
Liabilities$3,225,478
Net Assets$20,670,317
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth44th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $2,813,3922010Revenue 2011: $3,078,462Expenses 2011: $2,946,470Net Income 2011: $131,9922011Expenses 2012: $2,972,1982012Revenue 2013: $4,977,267Expenses 2013: $3,767,186Net Income 2013: $1,210,0812013Revenue 2014: $5,533,989Expenses 2014: $4,962,761Net Income 2014: $571,2282014Revenue 2015: $6,743,630Expenses 2015: $6,513,728Net Income 2015: $229,9022015Revenue 2016: $6,908,793Expenses 2016: $5,968,896Net Income 2016: $939,8972016Revenue 2017: $7,112,414Expenses 2017: $7,776,718Net Income 2017: -$664,3042017Revenue 2018: $7,330,428Expenses 2018: $6,888,213Net Income 2018: $442,2152018Revenue 2019: $7,537,518Expenses 2019: $5,827,837Net Income 2019: $1,709,6812019Revenue 2020: $3,960,209Expenses 2020: $3,935,966Net Income 2020: $24,2432020Revenue 2021: $6,568,449Expenses 2021: $4,723,952Net Income 2021: $1,844,4972021Revenue 2022: $5,652,477Expenses 2022: $5,331,587Net Income 2022: $320,8902022Revenue 2023: $4,576,327Expenses 2023: $4,743,312Net Income 2023: -$166,9852023Revenue 2024: $6,096,407Expenses 2024: $5,694,175Net Income 2024: $402,2322024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$7,112,414
Expenses$7,776,718
Net Income-$664,304
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
May 9, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$10,558,249
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The aaa foundation for traffic safety's mission is to save lives and reduce injuries through research into the causes of traffic crashes, and education about proven strategies for mitigating risks on the road.

The foundation conducts and funds research, publishes technical documents and other educational materials, and disseminates information via various outlets to enhance traffic safety.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$19,031,063$22,033,932▲ $3,002,869
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,342,790$1,167,139▼ $175,651
Accounts Receivable$1,000,939$650,777▼ $350,162
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$11,561$22,163▲ $10,602
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$657$21,784▲ $21,127
Inventories for Sale or Use$1,628--
Total Assets$21,388,638$23,895,795▲ $2,507,157
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,180,998$2,940,779▲ $759,781
Other Liabilities$145,514$284,699▲ $139,185
Total Liabilities$2,326,512$3,225,478▲ $898,966
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$12,362,879$14,109,048▲ $1,746,169
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$6,538,647$6,538,647→ $0
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$160,600$22,622▼ $137,978
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$19,062,126$20,670,317▲ $1,608,191
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$21,388,638$23,895,795▲ $2,507,157

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$22,163$209,479$231,642

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017$13,899,247$6,977▲ $876,692$876,692$13,761,373
2016$13,738,647$160,600▲ $396,478$396,478$13,899,247
2015$9,568,647$4,170,000▼ $143,443$-143,443$13,738,647
2014$9,568,647-▲ $248,828$248,828$9,568,647
2013$9,568,647-▲ $1,018,596$1,018,596$9,568,647
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay70th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Chen-ye David Yang PhdExecutive DirectorFT$188,328$58,814$247,142
Brian TefftSenior ResearcherFT$103,585$21,515$125,100

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paul PetrilloChair Emeritus
Mark a ShawChairman
Tom MckernanVice Chairman
Bill MekrutTrustee
Bob DarbelnetTrustee
Carol OrmondTrustee
David HughesTrustee
Don Main Thru 0517Trustee
Joe RichardsonTrustee
Mark H ShawTrustee
Valerie Daniels-carterTrustee
Kathleen BowerAsst Secretary
David PolanskyAsst Treasurer
Donald R GagnonSecretary
Kenneth a JohnsonTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Columbia UniversityResearchPO BOX 29789, New York, NY 10087-9789$1,698,063
University Of UtahResearch201 S PRESIDENTS CIR RM 406, Salt Lake, UT 84112$1,522,848
The Regeants At The University Of MichigResearchPO BOX 223131, Pittsburgh, PA 15251$813,847
The Urban InstituteResearch2100 M STREET NW, Washington, DC 20037$381,569
University Of IowaResearch118 S CLINTON ST, Iowa City, IA 52242$164,338
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,369,184
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$731,782
Other Revenue
$11,448
All Other Contributions
$6,369,184
Change in Net Assets
$-664,304

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,062,414
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$50,000
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$2,994,872
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$10,057,286
Total Revenue per Form 990
$7,112,414
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$6,602,590
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,165,428
Total Fundraising Expense$56,534
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$8,700
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$432,465$170,306$18,271$621,042
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$86,500$148,285$12,357$247,142
Pension Plan Contributions-$137,500-$137,500
Other Employee Benefits$69,891$33,325$2,677$105,893
Travel$81,883$9,032-$90,915
Fees for Services Other$54,338--$54,338
Payroll Taxes$34,428$17,428$1,995$53,851
Office Expenses$24,983$6,669$762$32,414
Fees for Services Accounting-$31,372-$31,372
Depreciation Depletion$10,318$5,223$598$16,139
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$10,000-$10,000
Grants to Domestic Orgs$8,700--$8,700
All Other Expenses$4,224$1,005-$5,229
Occupancy-$4,773-$4,773
Other Expenses$2,615$1,324$152$4,091
Information Technology$1,956$990$113$3,059
Fees for Services Legal-$2,284-$2,284
Total Functional Expenses$7,140,668$579,516$56,534$7,776,718

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$8,449,095
Total Expenses per Form 990$7,776,718
Expenses per Audited Statements$7,726,718
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$722,377
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$50,000
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$2,073,999

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Central America and the Caribbean - Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas,Investment in Drake Capital Offshore Partners Ii, L.p.-00$2,073,999
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
Accrued Pensions & Post Retirement Liability$284,699
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 2

“Mark a. Shaw, tom mckernan, don gagnon, valerie daniels-carter, and joe richardson are directors of the american automobile association, inc.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Election of members and their rights - in accordance with our by-laws, the aaa board may select up to 4 trustees to serve on the foundation's board of trustees each year. In addition, aaa has 2 ex-officio positions on the foundation's board of trustees.”

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

“Form 990 is reviewed by the foundation's audit committee and board of trustees prior to submission.”

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

“The board of trustees, committees, and the aaa foundation for traffic safety associates are asked to read the foundation's policy on potential conflicts of interest and execute a form identifying any possible conflict of interest on an annual basis. The foundation executive director, and senior foundation managers keep this policy in mind when all potential contracts are being negotiated. The process is overseen by independent audit team.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“A comprehensive study of compensation and benefits, which was conducted by the mercer company in 2014, was used to benchmark the executive director's compensation, along with all associates. The foundation's administrative committee has formalized the process by which executive director's performance is measured and compensation established. That new process was instituted in april of 2015.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Copies of form 990 and form 1023 are available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governance documents availability is noted on the aaa foundation for traffic safety's webpage for the same period of disclosure as set forth in irc section 6104(d).”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Aaa Foundation for Traffic Safety
EIN
52-0794368
Phone
2026385944
Address
607 14TH STREET NW NO 201, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Chen-ye David Yang Phd
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2026385944
Signed
2018-05-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chen-ye David Yang Phd
Formed
1947
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
15
Volunteers
75

Preparer

Firm
Rsm US Llp
Address
7351 OFFICE PARK PL, MELBOURNE, FL 32940
Preparer
Theresa a Burdine CPA
Phone
3217516200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PT. IX, LINE 24A RESEARCH PROJECTS:

“Form 990 pt. Ix, line 24a research projects consists of the following expenditures: long road senior cohort $3,513,952 strayer - cognitive distraction 1,380,526 santos - american driving survey 374,999 vehicle tech owner survey 202,941 fts - safety culture study 127,271 goodwin - parent/teen sessions 121,184 yetter - judicial/prosecutorial training 99,588 dre study 94,988 rx/otc countermeasures 85,679 state drug data 75,000 dickerson - senior driving evaluations 53,152 walden - drug countermeasures 52,278 dingus - drowsiness & distraction risk 43,635 hickman - truck safety trechnology 42,115 general research 2,196 lerner - accelerating driving expertise 600 curry - extending gdl new jersey 600 dingus - drowsiness & distraction risk (4) buckley - extending gdl michigan (60)”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“There has been no change from prior year to the oversight process or to the process of selecting an independent accountant.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“Contributions to the endowment fund are subject to donor restrictions that stipulate the original principal of the gift is to be held and invested by the foundation indefinitely. Income from the fund may be expended to fund the foundation's general operations and various programs. The foundation board specifies a spending rate policy that authorizes spending a portion of the investment income generated by the endowment fund each year for research projects, public outreach, and educational efforts.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“The foundation follows accounting standards relating to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. Management assessed whether there were any uncertain tax positions which may give rise to income tax liabilities and determined that there were no such matters requiring recognition in the accompanying financial statements. The foundation files income tax returns in the u.s. Federal jurisdiction. Generally, the foundation is no longer subject to u.s. Federal income tax examination by tax authorities for years before december 31, 2014.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE AAA FOUNDATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY'S MISSION IS TO SAVE LIVES AND REDUCE INJURIES THROUGH RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES OF TRAFFIC CRASHES, AND EDUCATION ABOUT PROVEN STRATEGIES FOR MITIGATING RISKS ON THE ROAD.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: ALL RESEARCH REPORTS AND FINDINGS PRODUCED BY THE AAA FOUNDATION ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, FREE OF CHARGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION PRODUCES COMPLEMENTARY MATERIALS FOR EACH PROJECT SO THAT VISITORS TO THE WEBSITE CAN FIND KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM EACH STUDY. THESE MAY INCLUDE FACT SHEETS, ABSTRACTS, RESEARCH BRIEFS, INFOGRAPHICS, ETC. ALTHOUGH AAA FOUNDATION'S ONLINE STORE PERMANENTLY CLOSED IN 2016, FEW REMAINING TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST, AT NO COST. ADDITIONALLY, THE AAA FOUNDATION DISSEMINATES ITS RESEARCH FINDINGS AND SAFETY MESSAGING TO KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, WITH THE GOAL OF EFFECTING REAL-WORLD CHANGE. IN 2017, FOUNDATION RESEARCH FINDINGS WERE PRESENTED AT NUMEROUS CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, SUCH AS THE ANNUAL MEETINGS OF TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD, INTERNATIONAL DRIVING SYMPOSIUM ON HUMAN FACTORS IN DRIVER ASSESSMENT, TRAINING AND VEHICLE DESIGN, AND AUTOMATED VEHICLES SYMPOSIUM. IN 2017, THE FOUNDATION RELEASED NEW RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT HELPED AAA CLUBS SPEAK WITH GREATER AUTHORITY ON IMPORTANT ISSUES SUCH AS DISTRACTED DRIVING, VULNERABLE ROAD USERS AND TRUCK SAFETY. THE RESEARCH RESULTED IN SIX SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS THAT GENERATED OVER 530 MILLION IMPRESSIONS. THE ABUNDANT LOCAL AND NATIONAL EXPOSURE HAS HELPED THE FOUNDATION AND AAA BRAND EMERGE AS A LEADER FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVOCACY IN HOMES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.THE AAA FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED OUTREACH TO A RANGE OF AUDIENCES, CONDUCTED THROUGH MANY EVENTS INCLUDING CONFERENCES, FORUMS AND WORKSHOPS. THE AAA FOUNDATION PARTICIPATED IN MANY CONFERENCES THROUGHOUT 2017, INCLUDING THE TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD ANNUAL MEETING, JOINT ITE INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBIT AND NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION SAFETY CONFERENCE. AAA FOUNDATION'S PRESENCE AT THESE CONFERENCES HELPED SPREAD AAA FOUNDATION'S RESEARCH AND MISSION TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES.ON NOVEMBER 7 AND 8, 2017, THE AAA FOUNDATION AND THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HOSTED A FORUM TO DISCUSS AND IDENTIFY FUTURE RESEARCH NEEDS ON THE IMPACT OF VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES AND AUTOMATION FOR DRIVERS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION USERS. THE EVENT WAS ATTENDED BY ACADEMICS, AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS AND INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, ADVOCACY GROUPS AND OTHER RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THIS FORUM WERE TO: (A) GATHER REPRESENTATIVES/EXPERTS FROM THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY, GOVERNMENT, AND INDUSTRY TO DISCUSS AND IDENTIFY RESEARCH NEEDS/DIRECTION ON THE IMPACT OF VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES AND AUTOMATION FOR DRIVERS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION USERS, (B) DEVELOP A LIVING DOCUMENT OF RESEARCH NEEDS AND SHARE IT WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO IMPROVE COORDINATION AND ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION, (C) IDENTIFY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE WILLING TO "ADOPT AND MAKE FUTURE RESOURCE COMMITMENTS IN ONE OR MORE RESEARCH AREAS, AND (D) MAKE CONNECTIONS AND WORK TOGETHER TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES.ON DECEMBER 11, 2017, THE AAA FOUNDATION HELD A STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP AT ITS WASHINGTON, DC OFFICE TO DISCUSS RESEARCH RELATED TO THE TOPIC OF 'ROADWAY SYSTEMS AND DRIVERS.' THE PURPOSE OF THE WORKSHOP WAS TO FACILITATE THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AMONG REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS ACTIVE IN THE CONDUCT OR SPONSORSHIP OF RESEARCH OR ADVOCACY RELATED TO ROADWAY SYSTEMS AND DRIVERS, IDENTIFY RESEARCH NEEDS AND GAPS, AND IDENTIFY POTENTIAL COLLABORATIONS TO ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS AND GAPS.
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0FUNDRAISING EVENTS - 2014 AMOUNT: $ 115,488. OTHER INCOME - 2013 AMOUNT: $ 12,313. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 10,706. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 11,342. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 9,989. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 11,448.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$23,895,795
Liabilities
$3,225,478
Net assets
$20,670,317
Revenue
$7,112,414
Expenses
$7,776,718
Net income
-$664,304
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$31.2$1.26$30.0$6.10$5.69$0.40
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$29.1$0.86$28.2$4.58$4.74$0.17
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.5$1.30$25.2$5.65$5.33$0.32
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$32.1$1.24$30.9$6.57$4.72$1.84
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$28.2$1.15$27.1$3.96$3.94$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.2$1.48$24.7$7.54$5.83$1.71
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.4$3.22$19.1$7.33$6.89$0.44
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$23.9$3.23$20.7$7.11$7.78$0.66
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.4$2.33$19.1$6.91$5.97$0.94
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$20.1$2.92$17.2$6.74$6.51$0.23
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.6$1.69$17.9$5.53$4.96$0.57
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.0$0.94$17.1$4.98$3.77$1.21
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$14.6$0.41$14.2$2.97
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$12.7$0.64$12.1$3.08$2.95$0.13
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$13.5$0.36$13.2$2.81