Civic Intelligence

Washington Studio School Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 52-1345165

Sep 01, 2021 to Aug 31, 2022 • Filed on Jan 13, 2023

2129 S Street NWWashington, DC 20008

(202) 234-3030

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.15x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

57th percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

56th percentile

$11,409

Higher top officer pay than 56% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.6% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

73rd percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Assets

Up

$599,430

Up $94,943 (+19%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$511,227

Up $71,986 (+16%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$88,203

Up $22,957 (+35%) from 2021

Revenue

Up

$714,990

Up $141,436 (+25%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$643,004

Up $72,731 (+13%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$71,986

Up $68,705 (+2094%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $175,568Liabilities 2011: $132,586Net Assets 2011: $42,9822011Assets 2012: $201,661Liabilities 2012: $132,356Net Assets 2012: $69,3052012Assets 2013: $251,955Liabilities 2013: $135,740Net Assets 2013: $116,2152013Assets 2014: $437,034Liabilities 2014: $147,407Net Assets 2014: $289,6272014Assets 2015: $491,138Liabilities 2015: $188,794Net Assets 2015: $302,3442015Assets 2016: $372,810Liabilities 2016: $63,207Net Assets 2016: $309,6032016Assets 2017: $376,297Liabilities 2017: $39,152Net Assets 2017: $337,1452017Assets 2018: $453,100Liabilities 2018: $61,714Net Assets 2018: $391,3862018Assets 2019: $488,060Liabilities 2019: $75,988Net Assets 2019: $412,0722019Assets 2020: $520,709Liabilities 2020: $84,749Net Assets 2020: $435,9602020Assets 2021: $504,487Liabilities 2021: $65,246Net Assets 2021: $439,2412021Assets 2022: $599,430Liabilities 2022: $88,203Net Assets 2022: $511,2272022Assets 2023: $580,845Liabilities 2023: $92,527Net Assets 2023: $488,3182023Assets 2024: $478,530Liabilities 2024: $13,245Net Assets 2024: $465,2852024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$599,430
Liabilities$88,203
Net Assets$511,227

Operations Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $273,063Expenses 2011: $286,487Net Income 2011: -$13,4242011Revenue 2012: $297,505Expenses 2012: $258,808Net Income 2012: $38,6972012Revenue 2013: $317,445Expenses 2013: $270,535Net Income 2013: $46,9102013Revenue 2014: $465,295Expenses 2014: $291,883Net Income 2014: $173,4122014Revenue 2015: $375,053Expenses 2015: $362,350Net Income 2015: $12,7032015Revenue 2016: $405,914Expenses 2016: $399,551Net Income 2016: $6,3632016Revenue 2017: $499,740Expenses 2017: $461,385Net Income 2017: $38,3552017Revenue 2018: $578,634Expenses 2018: $524,717Net Income 2018: $53,9172018Revenue 2019: $652,149Expenses 2019: $631,463Net Income 2019: $20,6862019Revenue 2020: $605,925Expenses 2020: $582,037Net Income 2020: $23,8882020Revenue 2021: $573,554Expenses 2021: $570,273Net Income 2021: $3,2812021Revenue 2022: $714,990Expenses 2022: $643,004Net Income 2022: $71,9862022Revenue 2023: $754,150Expenses 2023: $771,782Net Income 2023: -$17,6322023Revenue 2024: $763,835Expenses 2024: $789,553Net Income 2024: -$25,7182024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$714,990
Expenses$643,004
Net Income$71,986
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2021 to Aug 31, 2022
Signed
Jan 13, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.1
Gross Receipts
$720,518
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

MissionOur mission is to teach the visual language and the skills essential to developing and expressing a personal vision.CommitmentOur commitment is to provide an environment that affords one-on-one instruction, mentoring opportunities, and shared learning among students and instructors.ProgramsOur programs invite informed discourse and debate in the form of guest speakers, visiting artists, open critiques, lectures, and collaborations with other arts and cultural institutions.CommunityOur community brings faculty, students, atelier artists and alumni together with a common purpose to expand our knowledge and deepen our inquiry of the visual arts.PurposeTo teach skills of observation, critical analysis, and material techniques;To encourage the use of these skills and techniques in expressing a personal vision through work that is made by the artists hand;To provide a warm and engaging environment for artists at every stage of their development and career;To be a focal point for artis

Art School & Center - Provide an education in art to students from the general public. The school offers rigorous instruction in drawing, painting and sculpture. The mission is to teach the visual language and skills essential to developing and expressing a personal vision.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$439,241$511,227▲ $71,986
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$155,934$242,419▲ $86,485
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$217,366$222,614▲ $5,248
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$130,740$133,680▲ $2,940
Accounts Receivable$347$617▲ $270
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$504,487$599,430▲ $94,943
Other Assets Total$100$100→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$57,985$76,990▲ $19,005
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,261$11,213▲ $3,952
Total Liabilities$65,246$88,203▲ $22,957
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$439,241$511,227▲ $71,986
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$504,487$599,430▲ $94,943

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$119,831$86,315$206,146
Equipment$12,173$47,442$59,615
Other Land Buildings$1,676$28,711$30,387
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Brian KelleyBoard Member$11,409$11,409

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lee ButlerPresident
David IbataVice President
Jill BatemanBoard Member
Kia PensoBoard Member
Jeffrey DennyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$253,070
Program Service Revenue
$450,314
Investment Income
$-280
Other Revenue
$11,886
All Other Contributions
$116,570
Change in Net Assets
$71,986
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$347,372
Other Expenses$295,632
Total Fundraising Expense$104
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$170,086$143,032-$313,118
Occupancy$118,285$17,675-$135,960
All Other Expenses$27,153$7,349$104$34,606
Payroll Taxes$11,102$9,457-$20,559
Information Technology$8,984$6,418-$15,402
Other Expenses$12,151$1,816-$13,967
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$13,695--$13,695
Depreciation Depletion$8,119$1,213-$9,332
Insurance$7,286$1,089-$8,375
Fees for Services Accounting$1,865$5,306-$7,171
Travel$523--$523
Advertising$225--$225
Total Functional Expenses$449,545$193,355$104$643,004
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
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

The form 990 is provided to the organization's governing body via email. The governing body reviews and approves the form 990 prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

Evaluate the duties, compare to the marketplace and determine what the organization was able to afford.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

Upon Request

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Washington Studio School
EIN
52-1345165
Phone
2022343030
Address
2129 S Street NW, Washington, DC 20008

Signing Officer

Name
Kia Penso
Title
President
Signed
2023-01-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kia Penso
Formed
1991
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
17
Volunteers
18

Preparer

Firm
Arkin & Leary Pc
Address
2200 RESEARCH BLVD STE 540, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Preparer
Douglas P Arkin CPA
Phone
3013401550
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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt09457
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt011102
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt020559
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Kia Penso
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1611600
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd2611600
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd4611600
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1Atelier
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2Certificate
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc3Open Drawing & Painting
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc4Tuition
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt147250
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt23475
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt314579
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt4384120
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt147250
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt23475
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt314579
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt4384120
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IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt076
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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0180
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IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0570273
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0573554
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IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt071986
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0false
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0false
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
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IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
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IRS990/RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp/EOYAmt0511227
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt047442
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt059615
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt0119831
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt086315
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0206146
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt01676
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt028711
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt030387
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt0133680
IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind0true
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The school publishes its nondiscriminatory policy toward students in a registration form which is used to enroll in a course. These registration forms are available onsite at the school and on the website for people to print and mail in.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1organization receives grants from the government of the district of Columbia commission on the arts and humanities. The grants consist of support for the following purposes and amounts:Facilities and technology improvements - $ 7,000General operating support - 109,000General operating support enhancement - 20,000 ---------Total $136,500
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Schedule E, Line 6 - Explanation of Aid or Assistance from Governmental Agency
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The form 990 is provided to the organization's governing body via email. The governing body reviews and approves the form 990 prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Evaluate the duties, compare to the marketplace and determine what the organization was able to afford.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Upon Request
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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IRS990/SignificantChangeInd0false
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd0false
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd0false
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd0false
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IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0599430
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0504487
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0599430
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd0false
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt0253070
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt017
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0104
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0193355
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0449545
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0643004
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt065246
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt088203
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt065246
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt088203
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0439241
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0511227
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt0449545
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt0450314
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt011409
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt011886
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0450034
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0714990
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt018
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0504487
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0599430

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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.79$0.13$4.65$7.64$7.90$0.26
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.81$0.93$4.88$7.54$7.72$0.18
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.99$0.88$5.11$7.15$6.43$0.72
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.04$0.65$4.39$5.74$5.70$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.21$0.85$4.36$6.06$5.82$0.24
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.88$0.76$4.12$6.52$6.31$0.21
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.53$0.62$3.91$5.79$5.25$0.54
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.76$0.39$3.37$5.00$4.61$0.38
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.73$0.63$3.10$4.06$4.00$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.91$1.89$3.02$3.75$3.62$0.13
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.37$1.47$2.90$4.65$2.92$1.73
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.52$1.36$1.16$3.17$2.71$0.47
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.02$1.32$0.69$2.98$2.59$0.39
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.76$1.33$0.43$2.73$2.86$0.13