Civic Intelligence

Houston Public Library Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 74-1926301

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Mar 03, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.HOUSTONLIBRARYFOUNDATION.ORG

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550 Mckinney StHouston, TX 77002-5000

(832) 393-1464

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

21st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

44th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

65th percentile

8.5%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

38th percentile

$144,300

Higher top officer pay than 38% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.9% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

50th percentile

3.5%

Faster asset growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

60%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets21st percentile

Assets

Flat

$23,117,749

Flat from 2019

Net Assets

Flat

$22,455,431

Flat from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$662,318

Flat from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue44th percentileNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$3,734,293

Flat from 2019

Expenses

Flat

$3,416,465

Flat from 2019

Net Income

Flat

$317,828

Flat from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth50th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $23,444,759Liabilities 2011: $84,815Net Assets 2011: $23,359,9442011Assets 2012: $22,132,279Liabilities 2012: $401,542Net Assets 2012: $21,730,7372012Assets 2013: $21,093,392Liabilities 2013: $97,855Net Assets 2013: $20,995,5372013Assets 2014: $22,305,396Liabilities 2014: $188,372Net Assets 2014: $22,117,0242014Assets 2015: $21,623,080Liabilities 2015: $428,587Net Assets 2015: $21,194,4932015Assets 2016: $20,361,304Liabilities 2016: $493,255Net Assets 2016: $19,868,0492016Assets 2017: $22,115,967Liabilities 2017: $378,067Net Assets 2017: $21,737,9002017Assets 2018: $22,339,285Liabilities 2018: $767,270Net Assets 2018: $21,572,0152018Assets 2019: $23,117,749Liabilities 2019: $662,318Net Assets 2019: $22,455,4312019Assets 2019: $23,117,749Liabilities 2019: $662,318Net Assets 2019: $22,455,4312019Assets 2020: $21,574,975Liabilities 2020: $642,877Net Assets 2020: $20,932,0982020Assets 2021: $23,882,250Liabilities 2021: $963,686Net Assets 2021: $22,918,5642021Assets 2022: $19,717,451Liabilities 2022: $527,118Net Assets 2022: $19,190,3332022Assets 2023: $20,096,120Liabilities 2023: $510,786Net Assets 2023: $19,585,3342023Assets 2024: $20,489,070Liabilities 2024: $385,229Net Assets 2024: $20,103,8412024Assets 2025: $21,668,588Liabilities 2025: $467,675Net Assets 2025: $21,200,9132025

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$23,117,749
Liabilities$662,318
Net Assets$22,455,431
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MRevenue 2011: $1,704,409Expenses 2011: $1,753,998Net Income 2011: -$49,5892011Revenue 2012: $1,697,159Expenses 2012: $3,179,935Net Income 2012: -$1,482,7762012Revenue 2013: $1,441,311Expenses 2013: $3,747,984Net Income 2013: -$2,306,6732013Revenue 2014: $1,139,349Expenses 2014: $2,988,080Net Income 2014: -$1,848,7312014Revenue 2015: $1,208,900Expenses 2015: $2,298,600Net Income 2015: -$1,089,7002015Revenue 2016: $986,207Expenses 2016: $2,160,202Net Income 2016: -$1,173,9952016Revenue 2017: $2,804,141Expenses 2017: $2,740,895Net Income 2017: $63,2462017Revenue 2018: $2,326,768Expenses 2018: $3,944,644Net Income 2018: -$1,617,8762018Revenue 2019: $3,734,293Expenses 2019: $3,416,465Net Income 2019: $317,8282019Revenue 2019: $3,734,293Expenses 2019: $3,416,465Net Income 2019: $317,8282019Revenue 2020: $1,801,077Expenses 2020: $4,180,548Net Income 2020: -$2,379,4712020Revenue 2021: $1,377,846Expenses 2021: $2,740,257Net Income 2021: -$1,362,4112021Revenue 2022: $921,129Expenses 2022: $2,164,725Net Income 2022: -$1,243,5962022Revenue 2023: $1,473,546Expenses 2023: $1,975,891Net Income 2023: -$502,3452023Revenue 2024: $825,891Expenses 2024: $2,275,250Net Income 2024: -$1,449,3592024Revenue 2025: $1,409,539Expenses 2025: $2,555,744Net Income 2025: -$1,146,2052025

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$3,734,293
Expenses$3,416,465
Net Income$317,828
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Mar 3, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$3,734,293
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Through advocacy and fundraising, the houston public library foundation supports the houston public library's wide range of initiatives with particular emphasis on its neighborhood libraries and their community programs.

Houston public library foundation (hplf) focuses on increasing the houston community's awareness of the vital role our public libraries play in houston's quality of life. Hplf supports the houston public library (hpl) through fundraising, advocacy and program support.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$19,732,200$19,686,173▼ $46,027
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,591,364$2,898,445▲ $1,307,081
Pledges and Grants Receivable$807,599$518,287▼ $289,312
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$7,200-
Intangible Assets$2,199$1,097▼ $1,102
Total Assets$22,339,285$23,117,749▲ $778,464
Other Assets Total$205,923$6,547▼ $199,376
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$674,465$633,754▼ $40,711
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$92,805$28,564▼ $64,241
Total Liabilities$767,270$662,318▼ $104,952
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$16,258,072$17,369,083▲ $1,111,011
Unrestricted Net Assets$3,247,904$3,020,309▼ $227,595
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$2,066,039$2,066,039→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$21,572,015$22,455,431▲ $883,416
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$22,339,285$23,117,749▲ $778,464

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2018$20,777,362$2,990,069▲ $1,265,541$2,763,371$22,269,601
2017$20,187,921$1,629,114▲ $1,894,108$2,933,781$20,777,362
2016$19,571,222$944,854▲ $2,270,198$2,598,353$20,187,921
2015$20,682,110$295,987▲ $217,872$1,624,747$19,571,222
2014$21,368,907$526,251▲ $572,058$1,285,106$20,682,110
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay38th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sally SwansonExecutive DirectorFT$144,300$144,300

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Licia Green-ellisChair
Zarine BoyceVice-chair
Carme WilliamsDirector
Melinda LittleDirector
Ryan LeachDirector
Sue LovellDirector
Hisd SuperintendentEx Officio Director
Mayor Sylvester TurnerEx Officio Director
Rhea Brown LawsonEx Officio Director
Neil ThomasSecretary
Tina Arias PetermanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,879,404
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$719,392
Other Revenue
$135,497
All Other Contributions
$2,876,353
Change in Net Assets
$317,828

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,734,293
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$565,588
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,299,881
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,734,293
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,671,951
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$394,606
Other Expenses$349,908
Total Fundraising Expense$285,322
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$2,666,951--$2,666,951
Other Salaries and Wages$82,075$34,328$49,085$165,488
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$71,566$29,933$42,801$144,300
Fees for Services Other$53,297$33,024$2,655$88,976
Office Expenses$7,643$4,608$47,896$60,147
Other Employee Benefits$24,962$13,394$19,274$57,630
Fees for Services Accounting$397$43,624-$44,021
Payroll Taxes$11,400$4,686$6,773$22,859
Information Technology$1,907$3,623$10,672$16,202
Occupancy$15,012--$15,012
Conferences and Meetings$1,113$2,713$3,392$7,218
Insurance$4,166$2,912-$7,078
Grants to Domestic Individuals$5,000--$5,000
Travel$114$85$4,496$4,695
Advertising$304$146$4,125$4,575
Pension Plan Contributions$1,948$1,082$1,299$4,329
Other Expenses$890$5,372$92,854$890
Total Functional Expenses$2,951,613$179,530$285,322$3,416,465

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,416,465
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,416,465
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,416,465
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Houston Public LibraryHouston, TX170(c)(1)Support Activities & Operations$2,666,951
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
Funds Held for Hou. Public Library$633,754
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
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 11B

“The 990 is reviewed by management and the finance committee prior to filing. Once reviewed, the 990 is then provided to board trustees via email prior to filing.”

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

“A conflict of interest questionnaire is distributed annually to each board member. The information collected is then evaluated by the president to determine whether any conflicts exist. If a board member has a conflict of interest with respect to a transaction, he or she is not permitted to participate in the deliberation and decision regarding such transaction.”

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

“The compensation committee conducts salary surveys of other city-related organizations. This process produces a relevant range into which compensation structures can be formulated. In addition the committee reviews form 990 of similar organizations for comparable salaries.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“As city component unit, certified financial statements are available on the city of houston website. Financial information is distributed by mail to donors and community leaders. In addition, financial information is provided upon request as well as available at the foundation's office for inspection by appointment.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Houston Public Library Foundation
EIN
74-1926301
Phone
8323931464
Address
550 MCKINNEY ST, HOUSTON, TX 77002-5000

Signing Officer

Name
Tina Peterman
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8323931464
Signed
2020-03-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Licia a Green-ellis
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
8
Volunteers
306

Preparer

Firm
Carr Riggs & Ingram LLC
Address
TWO RIVERWAY 15TH FLOOR, HOUSTON, TX 77056
Preparer
Kristen Simpson
Phone
7136218090
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“To enhance and support operations of houston public library.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“The foundation accounts for uncertain tax positions, when it is more likely than not, that such an asset or a liability will be realized. As of june 30, 2019 and 2018, management believes there were no uncertain tax positions.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt05372
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt11407
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt2890
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt11407
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt2890
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IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0633754
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IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt034328
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt082075
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0165488
IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/OwnWebsiteInd0X
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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt06773
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04686
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt011400
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt022859
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt01299
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01082
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01948
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt04329
IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt02066039
IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt02066039
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0807599
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0518287
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IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt07200
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IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
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IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0809207
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0174506
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IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt02326768
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0317828
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt02113619
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0342629
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0470042
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt07513909
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0719392
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0442325
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0466413
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0388982
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0175
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt01115944
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0470042
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt09531196
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt02990069
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt022269601
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt01265541
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt02763371
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IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt01629114
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt020777362
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt01894108
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IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt0944854
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt020187921
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt02270198
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt02598353
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IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt019571222
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IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt020682110
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IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt0572058
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TO ENHANCE AND SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FOUNDATION ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT, THAT SUCH AN ASSET OR A LIABILITY WILL BE REALIZED. AS OF JUNE 30, 2019 AND 2018, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THERE WERE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART V, LINE 4:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0170(C)(1)
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$23,117,749
Liabilities
$662,318
Net assets
$22,455,431
Revenue
$3,734,293
Expenses
$3,416,465
Net income
$317,828
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$21.7$0.47$21.2$1.41$2.56$1.15
2024Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$20.5$0.39$20.1$0.83$2.28$1.45
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$20.1$0.51$19.6$1.47$1.98$0.50
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$19.7$0.53$19.2$0.92$2.16$1.24
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$23.9$0.96$22.9$1.38$2.74$1.36
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$21.6$0.64$20.9$1.80$4.18$2.38
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$23.1$0.66$22.5$3.73$3.42$0.32
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$23.1$0.66$22.5$3.73$3.42$0.32
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$22.3$0.77$21.6$2.33$3.94$1.62
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$22.1$0.38$21.7$2.80$2.74$0.06
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$20.4$0.49$19.9$0.99$2.16$1.17
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$21.6$0.43$21.2$1.21$2.30$1.09
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$22.3$0.19$22.1$1.14$2.99$1.85
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$21.1$0.10$21.0$1.44$3.75$2.31
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$22.1$0.40$21.7$1.70$3.18$1.48
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$23.4$0.08$23.4$1.70$1.75$0.05