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Wiyn Consortium Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 86-0669456

Oct 01, 2013 to Sep 30, 2014 • Filed on Aug 03, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.WIYN.ORG
PO Box 2673285726-6732

(520) 318-8000

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

5th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

7th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

36th percentile

0.6%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

7th percentile

$48,924

Higher top officer pay than 7% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.3% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-1.0%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets5th percentile

Assets

Down

$25,908,686

Down $262,213 (-1.0%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$25,860,298

Up $12,255 (+0.0%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$48,388

Down $274,468 (-85%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue7th percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

$2,094,449

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Up

$2,082,194

Up $93,696 (+4.7%) from 2013

Net Income

$12,255

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $24,120,542Liabilities 2010: $533,336Net Assets 2010: $23,587,2062010Assets 2011: $25,247,145Liabilities 2011: $542,692Net Assets 2011: $24,704,4532011Assets 2012: $26,528,221Liabilities 2012: $1,105,378Net Assets 2012: $25,422,8432012Assets 2013: $26,170,899Liabilities 2013: $322,856Net Assets 2013: $25,848,0432013Assets 2014: $25,908,686Liabilities 2014: $48,388Net Assets 2014: $25,860,2982014Assets 2015: $26,018,430Liabilities 2015: $221,653Net Assets 2015: $25,796,7772015Assets 2016: $26,009,761Liabilities 2016: $401,548Net Assets 2016: $25,608,2132016Assets 2017: $26,024,043Liabilities 2017: $608,606Net Assets 2017: $25,415,4372017Assets 2018: $26,351,863Liabilities 2018: $755,407Net Assets 2018: $25,596,4562018Assets 2019: $26,414,163Liabilities 2019: $153,510Net Assets 2019: $26,260,6532019Assets 2020: $26,803,386Liabilities 2020: $668,383Net Assets 2020: $26,135,0032020Assets 2021: $27,019,162Liabilities 2021: $1,328,664Net Assets 2021: $25,690,4982021Assets 2022: $26,878,337Liabilities 2022: $2,014,231Net Assets 2022: $24,864,1062022Assets 2023: $24,566,970Liabilities 2023: $353,181Net Assets 2023: $24,213,7892023Assets 2024: $24,270,865Liabilities 2024: $773,873Net Assets 2024: $23,496,9922024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$25,908,686
Liabilities$48,388
Net Assets$25,860,298
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $1,798,3452010Expenses 2011: $2,399,1182011Expenses 2012: $2,022,2122012Expenses 2013: $1,988,4982013Revenue 2014: $2,094,449Expenses 2014: $2,082,194Net Income 2014: $12,2552014Revenue 2015: $1,434,888Expenses 2015: $1,498,409Net Income 2015: -$63,5212015Revenue 2016: $2,380,468Expenses 2016: $2,569,032Net Income 2016: -$188,5642016Revenue 2017: $2,273,667Expenses 2017: $2,466,443Net Income 2017: -$192,7762017Revenue 2018: $3,236,025Expenses 2018: $3,055,006Net Income 2018: $181,0192018Revenue 2019: $3,089,441Expenses 2019: $2,425,244Net Income 2019: $664,1972019Revenue 2020: $3,444,318Expenses 2020: $3,569,968Net Income 2020: -$125,6502020Revenue 2021: $3,689,249Expenses 2021: $4,133,754Net Income 2021: -$444,5052021Revenue 2022: $3,638,240Expenses 2022: $4,463,494Net Income 2022: -$825,2542022Revenue 2023: $3,637,357Expenses 2023: $4,290,921Net Income 2023: -$653,5642023Revenue 2024: $3,585,737Expenses 2024: $4,306,506Net Income 2024: -$720,7692024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$2,094,449
Expenses$2,082,194
Net Income$12,255
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2013 to Sep 30, 2014
Signed
Aug 3, 2015
Return Version
2013v4.0
Gross Receipts
$2,094,449
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To advance astronomical research and education by constructing and operating the wiyn observatory for the purpose of allowing the scientists of the member parties to obtain observing time.

Scientific research-astronomy

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$24,434,047$24,348,377▼ $85,670
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,567,181$1,459,331▼ $107,850
Accounts Receivable$169,671$100,978▼ $68,693
Total Assets$26,170,899$25,908,686▼ $262,213
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$322,856$48,388▼ $274,468
Total Liabilities$322,856$48,388▼ $274,468
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$25,848,043$25,860,298▲ $12,255
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$25,848,043$25,860,298▲ $12,255
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$26,170,899$25,908,686▼ $262,213

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$23,044,267$6,092,280$29,136,547
Other Land Buildings$1,254,624-$1,254,624
Leasehold Improvements$49,486-$49,486
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay7th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Eric HooperDirectorFT$24,462$24,462$48,924

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John SalzerPresident
Angela SpeckBoard Member
Dick JoyceBoard Member
Eric WilcotsBoard Member
James MusserBoard Member
Katherine RhodeBoard Member
Lori AllenBoard Member
Robert MathieuBoard Member
Tod LauerBoard Member
John Jay S GallagherTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$1,934,357
Investment Income
$2,516
Other Revenue
$157,576
Change in Net Assets
$12,255

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,972,823
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$121,626
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$832,618
Other Revenue Adjustments
$121,626
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,805,441
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,094,449
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,984,345
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$97,849
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$590,588--$590,588
Fees for Services Other$130,198$430,669-$560,867
Insurance-$110,326-$110,326
Other Salaries and Wages$97,849--$97,849
Other Expenses$46,137$2,362-$48,499
Travel$12,717$11,875-$24,592
Office Expenses$19,834$1,648-$21,482
Occupancy$20,997--$20,997
Conferences and Meetings-$1,357-$1,357
Total Functional Expenses$1,516,593$565,601$0$2,082,194

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,793,186
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,082,194
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,960,568
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$832,618
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$121,626
Other Expense Adjustments$121,626
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
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 4

“The bylaws were updated to reflect that yale university will no longer be a member, starting in the subsequent fiscal year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Member organizations are university of wisconsin (madison), indiana university, yale university, and national optical astronomy observatory (aura, inc.).”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The form 990 is reviewed by the treasurer before submission.”

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

“The conflict of interest policy is monitored and enforced by aura/noao.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The director's salary has historically been set by a committee of the board. The current director is "on loan" from the university of wisconsin. Compensation is part of the uw annual contribution.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are available upon request.”

FORM 990, PART VII:

“Compensation reported as paid to eric hooper for calendar year 2013 is submitted to the university of wisconsin for salary and benefits through a quarterly contribution deduction.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
86-0669456
Phone
5203188000

Signing Officer

Name
John S Gallagher
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5203188000
Signed
2015-08-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Salzer
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
Az
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Preparer
Jon W Mitchell CPA
Phone
5207903500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Labor type fees: program service expenses 130,198. Management and general expenses 430,669. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 560,867.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Soar has been recognized by the internal revenue service (irs) as a 501(c)(3) organization exempt from federal income taxes and has been classified as an organization other than a private foundation under section 509(a)(2). Accordingly, no provision for federal and state income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. The federal and state returns of soar for 2013, 2012, and 2011 are subject to examination by the irs and state taxing authorities, generally for three years after they are filed.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Revenue netted with expenses in financial statements 121,626.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Revenue netted with expenses in financial statements 121,626.”

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IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt02248907
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IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
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IRS990/RevenueAmt01834703
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartIVGrp/ExplanationTxt0MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartIVGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt05382
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt05659
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt05423
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IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0161013
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0160470
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0154469
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0153142
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0786670
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt014849711
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt0832618
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt06092280
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt029136547
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IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt049486
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt0121626
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt01254624
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt01254624
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt0121626
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0832618
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt0121626
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt01972823
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SOAR HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) AS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2). ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FEDERAL AND STATE RETURNS OF SOAR FOR 2013, 2012, AND 2011 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS AND STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY ARE FILED.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1REVENUE NETTED WITH EXPENSES IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 121,626.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2REVENUE NETTED WITH EXPENSES IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 121,626.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt02082194
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt02094449
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt02793186
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BYLAWS WERE UPDATED TO REFLECT THAT YALE UNIVERSITY WILL NO LONGER BE A MEMBER, STARTING IN THE SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS ARE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN (MADISON), INDIANA UNIVERSITY, YALE UNIVERSITY, AND NATIONAL OPTICAL ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY (AURA, INC.).
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER BEFORE SUBMISSION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED AND ENFORCED BY AURA/NOAO.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE DIRECTOR'S SALARY HAS HISTORICALLY BEEN SET BY A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE CURRENT DIRECTOR IS "ON LOAN" FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN. COMPENSATION IS PART OF THE UW ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7COMPENSATION REPORTED AS PAID TO ERIC HOOPER FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2013 IS SUBMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOR SALARY AND BENEFITS THROUGH A QUARTERLY CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8LABOR TYPE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 130,198. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 430,669. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 560,867.
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 8B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7FORM 990, PART VII:
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
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IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
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IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt048388
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt0322856
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt048388
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IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt025860298
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IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt01516593
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt01934357
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt024462
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IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt01934357
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt02094449
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IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt010
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IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt025908686
IRS990/TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt024462
IRS990/TravelGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011875
IRS990/TravelGrp/ProgramServicesAmt012717
IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt024592
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IRS990/USAddress/State0AZ
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$25,908,686
Liabilities
$48,388
Net assets
$25,860,298
Revenue
$2,094,449
Expenses
$2,082,194
Net income
$12,255
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.3$0.77$23.5$3.59$4.31$0.72
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.6$0.35$24.2$3.64$4.29$0.65
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$26.9$2.01$24.9$3.64$4.46$0.83
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$27.0$1.33$25.7$3.69$4.13$0.44
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.8$0.67$26.1$3.44$3.57$0.13
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.4$0.15$26.3$3.09$2.43$0.66
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.4$0.76$25.6$3.24$3.06$0.18
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.0$0.61$25.4$2.27$2.47$0.19
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.0$0.40$25.6$2.38$2.57$0.19
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.0$0.22$25.8$1.43$1.50$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$25.9$0.05$25.9$2.09$2.08$0.01
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$26.2$0.32$25.8$1.99
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$26.5$1.11$25.4$2.02
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$25.2$0.54$24.7$2.40
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$24.1$0.53$23.6$1.80