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The Puppet Co Glen Echo Park

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 52-1320986

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on May 04, 2020

7300 Macarthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812

(301) 634-5380

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.73x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.35x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

67th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$37,456

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.1% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

38th percentile

-3.2%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

4.6%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Assets

Down

$198,535

Down $6,468 (-3.2%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$54,593

Up $52,895 (+3115%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$143,942

Down $59,363 (-29%) from 2018

Revenue

Up

$410,023

Up $18,036 (+4.6%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$357,128

Down $95,177 (-21%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$52,895

Up $113,213 (+188%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $468,260Liabilities 2010: $170,106Net Assets 2010: $298,1542010Assets 2011: $442,119Liabilities 2011: $190,458Net Assets 2011: $251,6612011Assets 2012: $419,443Liabilities 2012: $200,282Net Assets 2012: $219,1612012Assets 2013: $383,702Liabilities 2013: $212,512Net Assets 2013: $171,1902013Assets 2014: $407,982Liabilities 2014: $191,545Net Assets 2014: $216,4372014Assets 2015: $342,689Liabilities 2015: $184,860Net Assets 2015: $157,8292015Assets 2016: $282,539Liabilities 2016: $185,664Net Assets 2016: $96,8752016Assets 2017: $248,025Liabilities 2017: $186,009Net Assets 2017: $62,0162017Assets 2018: $205,003Liabilities 2018: $203,305Net Assets 2018: $1,6982018Assets 2019: $198,535Liabilities 2019: $143,942Net Assets 2019: $54,5932019Assets 2020: $243,900Liabilities 2020: $42,777Net Assets 2020: $201,1232020Assets 2021: $232,836Liabilities 2021: $42,777Net Assets 2021: $190,0592021Assets 2022: $228,419Liabilities 2022: $42,272Net Assets 2022: $186,1472022Assets 2023: $206,445Liabilities 2023: $41,149Net Assets 2023: $165,2962023Assets 2024: $210,965Liabilities 2024: $55,290Net Assets 2024: $155,6752024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$198,535
Liabilities$143,942
Net Assets$54,593

Operations Trend

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $563,6892010Expenses 2011: $630,1512011Expenses 2012: $601,5172012Revenue 2013: $495,572Expenses 2013: $543,711Net Income 2013: -$48,1392013Revenue 2014: $569,207Expenses 2014: $523,960Net Income 2014: $45,2472014Revenue 2015: $498,251Expenses 2015: $556,859Net Income 2015: -$58,6082015Revenue 2016: $432,924Expenses 2016: $493,878Net Income 2016: -$60,9542016Revenue 2017: $446,792Expenses 2017: $481,651Net Income 2017: -$34,8592017Revenue 2018: $391,987Expenses 2018: $452,305Net Income 2018: -$60,3182018Revenue 2019: $410,023Expenses 2019: $357,128Net Income 2019: $52,8952019Revenue 2020: $259,157Expenses 2020: $112,627Net Income 2020: $146,5302020Revenue 2021: $276,614Expenses 2021: $287,678Net Income 2021: -$11,0642021Revenue 2022: $375,182Expenses 2022: $416,160Net Income 2022: -$40,9782022Revenue 2023: $429,770Expenses 2023: $450,621Net Income 2023: -$20,8512023Revenue 2024: $417,430Expenses 2024: $353,534Net Income 2024: $63,8962024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$410,023
Expenses$357,128
Net Income$52,895
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
May 4, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$410,023
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The puppet co. Was established to create puppet theater, especially for children and family audiences, as a synthesis of the visual and performing arts; through interpretive programs including classes, demonstrations, and exhibits, to inform and excite the public about the potential of puppetry; and to establish theaters to house those programs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Loans From Officers Directors$129,400$79,700▼ $49,700
Pledges and Grants Receivable$31,481$32,756▲ $1,275
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$41,908$32,718▼ $9,190
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$22,477$24,831▲ $2,354
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,119$2,734▲ $615
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,522--
Total Assets$205,003$198,535▼ $6,468
Other Assets Total$105,496$105,496→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$27,730$40,803▲ $13,073
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$41,690$20,496▼ $21,194
Deferred Revenue$2,963$2,943▼ $20
Other Liabilities$1,522$0▼ $1,522
Total Liabilities$203,305$143,942▼ $59,363
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,698$54,593▲ $52,895
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,698$54,593▲ $52,895
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$205,003$198,535▼ $6,468

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$0$450,335$450,335
Equipment$14,670$187,636$202,306
Other Land Buildings$18,048$80,666$98,714
Other Assets Org$105,101--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Mayfield PiperTreasurerFT$26,828$10,628$37,456
Christopher PiperPresidentFT$26,828$4,457$31,285
Allan StevensDirectorFT$26,828$4,457$31,285

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Daniel BrooksDirector
Marianne RossDirector
Nancy FeesDirector
Cate Kragecate KrageSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$130,061
Program Service Revenue
$279,961
Investment Income
$1
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$73,995
Change in Net Assets
$52,895

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$410,023
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$450
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$410,473
Total Revenue per Form 990
$410,023
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$212,804
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$144,324
Total Fundraising Expense$13,927
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$68,412-$12,072$80,484
Occupancy$64,755--$64,755
Other Salaries and Wages$41,933--$41,933
Fees for Services Other$31,562--$31,562
All Other Expenses$12,908$3,195-$16,103
Other Employee Benefits$12,722-$232$12,954
Fees for Services Accounting$4,293$8,265-$12,558
Advertising$11,977--$11,977
Insurance$10,422-$906$11,328
Depreciation Depletion$9,187--$9,187
Payroll Taxes$8,236-$717$8,953
Other Expenses$5,725--$5,725
Interest$4,888--$4,888
Office Expenses$3,282--$3,282
Total Functional Expenses$331,741$11,460$13,927$357,128

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$357,578
Expenses per Audited Statements$357,128
Total Expenses per Form 990$357,128
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$450
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$129,400$79,700▼ $49,700
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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

The president and treasurer are spouses.

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

The president, treasurer, and one other board member, who may be a volunteer or assigned by the president, will review the draft 990 before its filing. Any board member may review the draft or final 990 upon request.

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

Members of the board, officers, volunteers, and key employees shall disclose all potential and actual conflicts of interest to the board of directors and, as required, remove themselves from all dicussion and voting on any related matter. On an annual basis, all individuals to whom this policy applies shall be provided with a copy of this policy and required to complete and sign an acknowledgement and disclosure form prepared by the board of directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The business manager makes recommendations to the board for all salaries, raises, and bonuses based on the current income of the organization. All salaries, raises, and bonuses are board approved.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Upon request of the organization

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Puppet Co
EIN
52-1320986
Phone
3016345380
Address
7300 MACARTHUR BLVD, GLEN ECHO, MD 20812

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher Piper
Title
President
Phone
3016345380
Signed
2020-05-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christopher Piper
Formed
1991
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
23
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Adeptus Partners LLC
Address
3311 OLNEY SANDY SPRING RD, OLNEY, MD 20832-1411
Preparer
Neil E Berger
Phone
3019299700
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The organization's management evaluates tax positions and recognizes a tax liability (or asset) if the organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the internal revenue service. The organization's management has analyzed its tax positions, and has concluded that as of december 31, 2019, there are no uncertain tax positions that would require recognition or disclosure. The organization is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress.

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IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt02
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0363989
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0355962
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0398192
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IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt02
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt06
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct00.98320
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IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01270
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IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0392203
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IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0434048
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0499064
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt02182764
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0410023
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0392204
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0447429
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0434049
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0499065
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/CollectionUsedOtherPurposesGrp/CollectionUsedOtherPurposesInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleD/CollectionUsedPreservationInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/CollectionUsedPubExhibitionInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/CollUsedLoanOrExchProgInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/CollUsedScholarlyRsrchInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt0450
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt014670
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt0187636
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0202306
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt0450
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt0357128
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0450335
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt0395
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt1105101
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0TRADEMARKS
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc1COLLECTIONS
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt080666
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0450
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0410023
IRS990ScheduleD/SolicitedAssetsSaleInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT EVALUATES TAX POSITIONS AND RECOGNIZES A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET) IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED ITS TAX POSITIONS, AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0410023
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IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
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IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd01
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IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/DefaultInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/DefaultInd10
IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/LoanPurposeTxt0WORKING CAPITAL
IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/LoanPurposeTxt1WORKING CAPITAL
IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/LoanToOrganizationInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/PersonNm0MAYFIELD PIPER
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IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/WrittenAgreementInd01
IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/WrittenAgreementInd11
IRS990ScheduleL/TotalBalanceDueAmt079700
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER ARE SPOUSES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE PRESIDENT, TREASURER, AND ONE OTHER BOARD MEMBER, WHO MAY BE A VOLUNTEER OR ASSIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT, WILL REVIEW THE DRAFT 990 BEFORE ITS FILING. ANY BOARD MEMBER MAY REVIEW THE DRAFT OR FINAL 990 UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, OFFICERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES SHALL DISCLOSE ALL POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND, AS REQUIRED, REMOVE THEMSELVES FROM ALL DICUSSION AND VOTING ON ANY RELATED MATTER. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, ALL INDIVIDUALS TO WHOM THIS POLICY APPLIES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THIS POLICY AND REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE FORM PREPARED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BUSINESS MANAGER MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD FOR ALL SALARIES, RAISES, AND BONUSES BASED ON THE CURRENT INCOME OF THE ORGANIZATION. ALL SALARIES, RAISES, AND BONUSES ARE BOARD APPROVED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4UPON REQUEST OF THE ORGANIZATION
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0MD
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00

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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.11$0.55$1.56$4.17$3.54$0.64
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.06$0.41$1.65$4.30$4.51$0.21
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.28$0.42$1.86$3.75$4.16$0.41
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.33$0.43$1.90$2.77$2.88$0.11
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.44$0.43$2.01$2.59$1.13$1.47
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.99$1.44$0.55$4.10$3.57$0.53
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.05$2.03$0.02$3.92$4.52$0.60
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.48$1.86$0.62$4.47$4.82$0.35
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.83$1.86$0.97$4.33$4.94$0.61
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.43$1.85$1.58$4.98$5.57$0.59
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.08$1.92$2.16$5.69$5.24$0.45
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.84$2.13$1.71$4.96$5.44$0.48
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.19$2.00$2.19$6.02
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.42$1.90$2.52$6.30
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.68$1.70$2.98$5.64