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Montana Rural Water Systems Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 81-0387265

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Sep 25, 2019

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525 Central Avenue M6Great Falls, MT 59401

(406) 454-1151

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.48x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.43x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

35th percentile

-1.5%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

61st percentile

$84,869

Higher top officer pay than 61% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.9% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

85th percentile

26%

Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

61st percentile

8.8%

Faster revenue growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Up

$956,244

Up $198,923 (+26%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$498,149

Down $16,163 (-3.1%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$458,095

Up $215,086 (+89%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin35th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,072,548

Up $86,434 (+8.8%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$1,088,711

Up $97,854 (+9.9%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$16,163

Down $11,420 (-241%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth85th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $526,382Liabilities 2010: $114,572Net Assets 2010: $411,8102010Assets 2011: $529,588Liabilities 2011: $97,584Net Assets 2011: $432,0042011Assets 2012: $594,875Liabilities 2012: $86,130Net Assets 2012: $508,7452012Assets 2013: $602,102Liabilities 2013: $110,153Net Assets 2013: $491,9492013Assets 2014: $546,964Liabilities 2014: $112,928Net Assets 2014: $434,0362014Assets 2015: $639,579Liabilities 2015: $159,786Net Assets 2015: $479,7932015Assets 2016: $733,285Liabilities 2016: $214,230Net Assets 2016: $519,0552016Assets 2017: $757,321Liabilities 2017: $243,009Net Assets 2017: $514,3122017Assets 2018: $956,244Liabilities 2018: $458,095Net Assets 2018: $498,1492018Assets 2019: $917,703Liabilities 2019: $150,718Net Assets 2019: $766,9852019Assets 2020: $1,126,306Liabilities 2020: $296,740Net Assets 2020: $829,5662020Assets 2021: $1,265,686Liabilities 2021: $215,918Net Assets 2021: $1,049,7682021Assets 2022: $1,313,767Liabilities 2022: $206,112Net Assets 2022: $1,107,6552022Assets 2023: $1,464,875Liabilities 2023: $304,150Net Assets 2023: $1,160,7252023Assets 2024: $1,530,466Liabilities 2024: $327,057Net Assets 2024: $1,203,4092024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$956,244
Liabilities$458,095
Net Assets$498,149
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth61st percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $978,0652010Expenses 2011: $895,5842011Expenses 2012: $819,5232012Revenue 2013: $878,997Expenses 2013: $895,793Net Income 2013: -$16,7962013Revenue 2014: $816,745Expenses 2014: $874,658Net Income 2014: -$57,9132014Revenue 2015: $881,272Expenses 2015: $835,515Net Income 2015: $45,7572015Revenue 2016: $958,992Expenses 2016: $919,730Net Income 2016: $39,2622016Revenue 2017: $986,114Expenses 2017: $990,857Net Income 2017: -$4,7432017Revenue 2018: $1,072,548Expenses 2018: $1,088,711Net Income 2018: -$16,1632018Revenue 2019: $1,267,379Expenses 2019: $1,272,727Net Income 2019: -$5,3482019Revenue 2020: $1,149,903Expenses 2020: $1,087,322Net Income 2020: $62,5812020Revenue 2021: $1,429,941Expenses 2021: $1,344,931Net Income 2021: $85,0102021Revenue 2022: $1,709,201Expenses 2022: $1,615,405Net Income 2022: $93,7962022Revenue 2023: $1,740,862Expenses 2023: $1,687,791Net Income 2023: $53,0712023Revenue 2024: $2,106,955Expenses 2024: $2,059,424Net Income 2024: $47,5312024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$1,072,548
Expenses$1,088,711
Net Income-$16,163
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Sep 25, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$1,072,548
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide quality services for all water systems, thereby enabling them to produce the best possible product with their available resources.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$583,074-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$680,101$229,998▼ $450,103
Pledges and Grants Receivable$64,203$117,843▲ $53,640
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,017$25,329▲ $12,312
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$757,321$956,244▲ $198,923
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$170,697$349,540▲ $178,843
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$72,312$108,555▲ $36,243
Total Liabilities$243,009$458,095▲ $215,086
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$514,312$498,149▼ $16,163
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$514,312$498,149▼ $16,163
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$757,321$956,244▲ $198,923

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$8,640$8,640
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay61st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
John CamdenExecutive Director (nov.2018-current)FT$73,397$11,472$84,869
Donna WadsworthExecutive Director (through Oct.2018)FT$66,140$12,665$78,805

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Allen KelmPresident
Vincent ChappellVice President
Joe VossDirector
John DemariasDirector
Kevin DurocherDirector
Tim RauserDirector
James MagoneNational Rwsa Director
Rob MoogSecretary
Julie SpencerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$897,219
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$299
Other Revenue
$175,030
All Other Contributions
$29,620
Change in Net Assets
$-16,163

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table12$26,240Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions12$26,240-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,072,548
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,072,548
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,072,548
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$607,205
Other Expenses$481,506
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$392,967$88,091-$481,058
Travel$198,047$1,260-$199,307
Other Employee Benefits$49,530$9,571-$59,101
All Other Expenses$147,720$-99,527-$48,193
Payroll Taxes$28,757$6,397-$35,154
Pension Plan Contributions$27,060$4,832-$31,892
Fees for Services Accounting-$25,715-$25,715
Office Expenses$4,222$19,179-$23,401
Other Expenses$26,240$20,797-$20,797
Occupancy-$18,456-$18,456
Fees for Services Lobbying-$4,781-$4,781
Insurance-$3,542-$3,542
Fees for Services Legal-$2,752-$2,752
Fees for Services Other$198$1,162-$1,360
Total Functional Expenses$874,741$213,970$0$1,088,711

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,088,711
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,088,711
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,088,711
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Donna WadsworthExecutive Director (through October 2018)The Association Leased Its Facilities From Donna Wadsworth From January 2018 - March 2019. Donna Was the Executive Director Through October 2018, and an Employee Through December 2018.No$18,600
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
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 4

“The organization updated the by-laws during the year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Montana rural water systems, inc. Is a membership organization comprised of communities, water districts, water user associations and other entities located in the state of montana. Membership fees are based upon the entity type.”

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

“The board members of montana rural water systems, inc. Are elected by the members at the annual meeting of monatana rural water systems, inc.”

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

“A draft of form 990 is e-mailed to board members and the mrws accountant. The board members and accountant are asked to review and comment on the draft form 990.once all comments are received, a final form 990 is prepared and submitted to the irs.”

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

“Market studies were completed and the board looked at other state executive director salaries before determining the salary for the executive director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The form 990 is available to the public upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Montana Rural Water Systems Inc
EIN
81-0387265
Phone
4064541151
Address
525 CENTRAL AVENUE M6, GREAT FALLS, MT 59401

Signing Officer

Name
John Camden
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4064541151
Signed
2019-09-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Camden
Formed
1979
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
11
Volunteers
14

Preparer

Firm
Douglas Wilson & Company Pc
Address
1000 FIRST AVENUE SOUTH, GREAT FALLS, MT 59401
Preparer
Melissa H Soldano
Phone
4067614645
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IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0JOHN CAMDEN
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0PROVIDED TECHNICAL & TRAINING ASSISTANCE TO MOBILE HOME COURTS ON WATER USAGE AND WASTEWATER SEWER SYSTEMS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES-ALL MONTANA COMMUNITIES BENEFITED - DNRC & WASTEWATER
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0FUNDS WERE USED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATER SYSTEMS AND WATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES IN RURAL AREAS-ALL MONTANA COMMUNITIES BENEFITED - CIRCUIT RIDER
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0EPA - FUNDS WERE USED TO PROVIDE TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO RURAL AND SMALL PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ALL SMALL COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE OF MONTANA BENEFITED.
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IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0990857
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0986114
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-16163
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0833680
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0802633
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0668266
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0299
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IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt017829
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0802633
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0709779
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0668266
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt04025588
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/DirectContactLegislatorsInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/MailingsMembersInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/MediaAdvertisementsInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/NotDescribedSection501c3Ind00
IRS990ScheduleC/OtherActivitiesAmt04781
IRS990ScheduleC/OtherActivitiesInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/PaidStaffOrManagementInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/PublicationsOrBroadcastInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/RalliesDemonstrationsInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FUNDS WERE PAID TO A LAW FIRM THAT WAS HIRED TO DO LOBBYING ON THE ORGANIZATION'S BEHALF. ADDITIONALLY, FUNDS WERE PAID FOR BOARD MEMBERS TO TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON D.C. FOR LOBBYING PURPOSES.
IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART II-B, LINE 1:
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IRS990ScheduleC/VolunteersInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt08640
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt01088711
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt01072548
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt00
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IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm0DONNA WADSWORTH
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THROUGH OCTOBER 2018)
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/SharingOfRevenuesInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionAmt018600
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0THE ASSOCIATION LEASED ITS FACILITIES FROM DONNA WADSWORTH FROM JANUARY 2018 - MARCH 2019. DONNA WAS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THROUGH OCTOBER 2018, AND AN EMPLOYEE THROUGH DECEMBER 2018.
IRS990ScheduleM/AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd00
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IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/Desc0FEE WAIVERS
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IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NonCashCheckboxInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleM/ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/ThirdPartiesUsedInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION UPDATED THE BY-LAWS DURING THE YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MONTANA RURAL WATER SYSTEMS, INC. IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF COMMUNITIES, WATER DISTRICTS, WATER USER ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER ENTITIES LOCATED IN THE STATE OF MONTANA. MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE BASED UPON THE ENTITY TYPE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD MEMBERS OF MONTANA RURAL WATER SYSTEMS, INC. ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MONATANA RURAL WATER SYSTEMS, INC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3A DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS E-MAILED TO BOARD MEMBERS AND THE MRWS ACCOUNTANT. THE BOARD MEMBERS AND ACCOUNTANT ARE ASKED TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE DRAFT FORM 990.ONCE ALL COMMENTS ARE RECEIVED, A FINAL FORM 990 IS PREPARED AND SUBMITTED TO THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4MARKET STUDIES WERE COMPLETED AND THE BOARD LOOKED AT OTHER STATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SALARIES BEFORE DETERMINING THE SALARY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
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IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
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IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0956244
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IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$956,244
Liabilities
$458,095
Net assets
$498,149
Revenue
$1,072,548
Expenses
$1,088,711
Net income
-$16,163
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.53$0.33$1.20$2.11$2.06$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.46$0.30$1.16$1.74$1.69$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.21$1.11$1.71$1.62$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$0.22$1.05$1.43$1.34$0.09
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.30$0.83$1.15$1.09$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$0.15$0.77$1.27$1.27$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.46$0.50$1.07$1.09$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.24$0.51$0.99$0.99$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.21$0.52$0.96$0.92$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.16$0.48$0.88$0.84$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.11$0.43$0.82$0.87$0.06
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.11$0.49$0.88$0.90$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.59$0.09$0.51$0.82
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.53$0.10$0.43$0.90
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.53$0.11$0.41$0.98