FIREWALL CENTERS INC

EIN: 061704451 501(c)(3) Youth Development

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Total Revenue
$7,142,320
Total Expenses
$6,385,979
Total Assets
$3,527,153
Net Assets
$2,403,195
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
ANDRES FERNANDEZ
Phone
9542520838
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FIREWALL CENTERS INC, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $7.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 67% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $6.4M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

FIREWALL CENTERS PROVIDES DAILY, SCHOOL-BASED TUTORING AND MENTORING SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS, BUILD CHARACTER, AND TRANSFORM INTO SERVANT LEADERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,910,360

OPERATE MULTIPLE AFTERSCHOOL TUTORING AND MENTORING CENTERS FOR LOW INCOME ELEMENTARY MIDDLE AND HIGHSCHOOL YOUTH

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,114,402
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $27,918
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $7,142,320

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,772,530
Fundraising Expenses $1,662
Program Expenses $5,910,360
Other Expenses $1,613,449
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,385,979

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,142,320 $4,277,050 +0.7%
Expenses $6,385,979 $4,126,791 +0.5%
Net Income $756,341 $150,259 +4.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
431
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$164,740
Total Directors
7
$164,740
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANDRES FERNANDEZ CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$164,740 $0 $164,740
TODD TEMPLIN VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS LUNAK SECRETARY 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GUY BRICKMAN BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON MCKEE TREASURER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA TAYLOR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PRISCILLA SUAREZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $7,142,320 $6,385,979 $3,527,153 $756,341
2024 $4,277,050 $4,126,791 $2,736,716 $150,259
2023 $3,889,189 $3,394,026 $2,537,048 $495,163
2022 $1,912,478 $1,674,991 $1,993,092 $237,487
2021 $1,573,555 $1,212,479 $768,319 $361,076
2020 $1,105,943 $1,059,522 $577,473 $46,421
2019 $983,493 $956,538 $521,165 $26,955
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