Civic Intelligence

Houston Media Source Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 76-0194617

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Dec 03, 2024

Organization Profilewww.hmstv.org
410 Roberts StreetHouston, TX 77003

(713) 524-7700

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.71x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

6th percentile

-47%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$105,231

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.6% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-9.2%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Down

$6,144,233

Down $777,444 (-11%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$5,169,574

Down $649,321 (-11%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$974,659

Down $128,123 (-12%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,378,263

Down $139,039 (-9.2%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$2,027,584

Down $140,223 (-6.5%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$649,321

Up $1,184 (+0.2%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,699,643Liabilities 2011: $30,998Net Assets 2011: $2,668,6452011Assets 2012: $3,509,779Liabilities 2012: $34,903Net Assets 2012: $3,474,8762012Assets 2013: $4,514,045Liabilities 2013: $95,399Net Assets 2013: $4,418,6462013Assets 2014: $5,335,042Liabilities 2014: $32,853Net Assets 2014: $5,302,1892014Assets 2015: $6,421,479Liabilities 2015: $57,426Net Assets 2015: $6,364,0532015Assets 2016: $6,882,240Liabilities 2016: $56,063Net Assets 2016: $6,826,1772016Assets 2017: $7,497,685Liabilities 2017: $269,804Net Assets 2017: $7,227,8812017Assets 2018: $7,798,803Liabilities 2018: $296,007Net Assets 2018: $7,502,7962018Assets 2019: $7,937,750Liabilities 2019: $330,682Net Assets 2019: $7,607,0682019Assets 2020: $7,959,400Liabilities 2020: $472,866Net Assets 2020: $7,486,5342020Assets 2021: $7,104,999Liabilities 2021: $128,846Net Assets 2021: $6,976,1532021Assets 2022: $7,858,061Liabilities 2022: $1,388,661Net Assets 2022: $6,469,4002022Assets 2023: $6,921,677Liabilities 2023: $1,102,782Net Assets 2023: $5,818,8952023Assets 2024: $6,144,233Liabilities 2024: $974,659Net Assets 2024: $5,169,5742024Assets 2025: $4,640,711Liabilities 2025: $80,749Net Assets 2025: $4,559,9622025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$6,144,233
Liabilities$974,659
Net Assets$5,169,574
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth21st percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $1,317,2032011Expenses 2012: $1,199,8452012Expenses 2013: $1,190,9272013Revenue 2014: $2,213,402Expenses 2014: $1,329,859Net Income 2014: $883,5432014Revenue 2015: $2,460,857Expenses 2015: $1,398,993Net Income 2015: $1,061,8642015Revenue 2016: $1,980,997Expenses 2016: $1,518,873Net Income 2016: $462,1242016Revenue 2017: $2,036,504Expenses 2017: $1,634,800Net Income 2017: $401,7042017Revenue 2018: $1,977,347Expenses 2018: $1,702,432Net Income 2018: $274,9152018Revenue 2019: $1,936,062Expenses 2019: $1,831,790Net Income 2019: $104,2722019Revenue 2020: $1,876,912Expenses 2020: $1,997,446Net Income 2020: -$120,5342020Revenue 2021: $1,723,272Expenses 2021: $2,233,653Net Income 2021: -$510,3812021Revenue 2022: $1,717,941Expenses 2022: $2,224,694Net Income 2022: -$506,7532022Revenue 2023: $1,517,302Expenses 2023: $2,167,807Net Income 2023: -$650,5052023Revenue 2024: $1,378,263Expenses 2024: $2,027,584Net Income 2024: -$649,3212024Revenue 2025: $1,197,464Expenses 2025: $1,807,076Net Income 2025: -$609,6122025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,378,263
Expenses$2,027,584
Net Income-$649,321
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Dec 3, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,378,263
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Houston MediaSource aspires to be the community media center for the City of Houston. HMS provides public access to media platforms that promote citizen engagement, protect the right to free expression, and provide opportunities for the advancement of community dialogue.

Houston MediaSource provides public access cable television programming for the City of Houston.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$848,621$2,451,587▲ $1,602,966
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,796,704$1,830,638▲ $33,934
Pledges and Grants Receivable$726,170$654,990▼ $71,180
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,499,867$291,354▼ $2,208,513
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$67,705$97,822▲ $30,117
Accounts Receivable$6,546$2,227▼ $4,319
Total Assets$6,921,677$6,144,233▼ $777,444
Other Assets Total$976,064$815,615▼ $160,449
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,040,958$900,287▼ $140,671
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$61,824$74,372▲ $12,548
Total Liabilities$1,102,782$974,659▼ $128,123
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,981,474$3,399,966▲ $1,418,492
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$3,837,421$1,769,608▼ $2,067,813
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$5,818,895$5,169,574▼ $649,321
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,921,677$6,144,233▼ $777,444

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$276,665$5,224,110$5,500,775
Buildings$2,021,052$39,628$2,060,680
Leasehold Improvements$87,785$64,200$151,985
Other Land Buildings$66,085$84,905$150,990
Other Assets Org$815,615--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Dwight WilliamsExecutive DirectorFT$105,231$105,231

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jerold LaBeauxPresident
Jesse RodriguezVice President
Alexis MelvinDirector
J Allen ProvostDirector
Ovidio Galvan SrDirector
Randee RamseyDirector
Gene PreussSecretary
Alex LusterTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,316,741
Program Service Revenue
$58,356
Investment Income
$3,166
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-649,321

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,378,263
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,378,263
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,378,263
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,143,983
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$883,601
Total Fundraising Expense$95,151
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$576,373$47,864$4,813$629,050
Other Salaries and Wages$428,244$58,450$57,084$543,778
Other Employee Benefits$112,541$19,009$15,122$146,672
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$73,385$48,923-$122,308
Fees for Services Other$65,931$23,887$2,780$92,598
Fees for Services Accounting-$78,171-$78,171
Payroll Taxes$53,352$11,420$6,071$70,843
Office Expenses$51,253$11,120$1,060$63,433
Insurance$35,924$21,006$1,176$58,106
Information Technology$39,072$13,321$1,510$53,903
Interest$34,789$12,606$1,466$48,861
Occupancy$16,160$5,856$681$22,697
Advertising$8,502$3,066$3,002$14,570
Other Expenses$1,948$1,122$35$3,105
Conferences and Meetings-$1,823-$1,823
Travel$195$71-$266
Total Functional Expenses$1,507,018$425,415$95,151$2,027,584

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,027,584
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,027,584
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,027,584
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Office lease liability$900,287
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 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, Section A, line 1A

“The Executive Committee consists of the officers of Houston MediaSource Board of Directors. The board President serves as the chair of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee coordinates the activities of the board and other committees. Actions of the Executive Committee are subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.”

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

“Form 990 is distributed to members of the Executive Committee for their review and the board before filing.”

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

“The conflict of interest policy applies to board members, officers, and all employees. Whenever any director has a conflict, they shall notify the Board President. Whenever any employee has a conflict, they shall inform the Executive Director. When any conflict is relevant to a matter that comes under consideration or requires action by the Board, the interested person shall call it to the attention of the Board President, shall not be present during board discussions or decisions on the matter, and may not vote.”

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

“The HMS Board of Directors approves compensation for the Executive Director utilizing comparability data.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Available upon request for public inspection during regular business hours.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Houston MediaSource
EIN
76-0194617
Phone
7135247700
Address
410 Roberts Street, Houston, TX 77003

Signing Officer

Name
James Danner
Title
Interim Executive Director
Phone
7135247700
Signed
2024-12-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Danner
Formed
1986
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
11
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Blazek & Vetterling
Address
2900 Weslayan Suite 200, Houston, TX 77027
Preparer
Barbara Murphy
Phone
7134395739
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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011420
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt053352
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt070843
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IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
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IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt097822
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0James Danner
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Service Fees
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt058356
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01461779
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0979
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt01282802
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt054544
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-650505
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0885005
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt02167807
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01517302
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-649321
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt058356
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt02499867
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0291354
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01316741
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01461779
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01677575
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01692892
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01779012
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt07927999
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt03166
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0979
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01361
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt012570
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt046373
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt064449
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt0221242
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.99190
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.98840
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01461779
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01692892
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01779012
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt07927999
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt07992448
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt02021052
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt039628
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt02060680
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt0276665
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt05224110
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt05500775
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt02027584
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt087785
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt064200
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0151985
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt0815615
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0Right-of-use assets - leased office space
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt066085
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt084905
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0150990
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt0900287
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0Office lease liability
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt01378263
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt02451587
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt0815615
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt02027584
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt0900287
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt01378263
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt02027584
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Executive Committee consists of the officers of Houston MediaSource Board of Directors. The board President serves as the chair of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee coordinates the activities of the board and other committees. Actions of the Executive Committee are subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Form 990 is distributed to members of the Executive Committee for their review and the board before filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The conflict of interest policy applies to board members, officers, and all employees. Whenever any director has a conflict, they shall notify the Board President. Whenever any employee has a conflict, they shall inform the Executive Director. When any conflict is relevant to a matter that comes under consideration or requires action by the Board, the interested person shall call it to the attention of the Board President, shall not be present during board discussions or decisions on the matter, and may not vote.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The HMS Board of Directors approves compensation for the Executive Director utilizing comparability data.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Available upon request for public inspection during regular business hours.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a
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 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$6,144,233
Liabilities
$974,659
Net assets
$5,169,574
Revenue
$1,378,263
Expenses
$2,027,584
Net income
-$649,321
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.64$0.08$4.56$1.20$1.81$0.61
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.14$0.97$5.17$1.38$2.03$0.65
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.92$1.10$5.82$1.52$2.17$0.65
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.86$1.39$6.47$1.72$2.22$0.51
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.10$0.13$6.98$1.72$2.23$0.51
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.96$0.47$7.49$1.88$2.00$0.12
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.94$0.33$7.61$1.94$1.83$0.10
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.80$0.30$7.50$1.98$1.70$0.27
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.50$0.27$7.23$2.04$1.63$0.40
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.88$0.06$6.83$1.98$1.52$0.46
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.42$0.06$6.36$2.46$1.40$1.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.34$0.03$5.30$2.21$1.33$0.88
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.51$0.10$4.42$1.19
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.51$0.03$3.47$1.20
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.70$0.03$2.67$1.32