First Hand Learning Inc

EIN: 161556618 501(c)(3) Education

Buffalo, NY

Total Revenue
$277,462
Total Expenses
$282,518
Total Assets
$223,389
Net Assets
$98,633
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
David T Hartney
Phone
7168318722
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

First Hand Learning Inc, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $277K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025.

Mission

To promote the process of scientific inquiry as a vehicle for learning. We believe that most learners acquire and retain new knowledge most effectively when it derives from firsthand experience.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $236,870 Revenue: $267,233

The Organization services the Buffalo Public Schools and assists in the administration of the district hands on science curriculum.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,229
Program Service Revenue $264,937
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $2,296
TOTAL REVENUE $277,462

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $157,640
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $236,870
Other Expenses $124,878
TOTAL EXPENSES $282,518

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $277,462 $282,493 0.0%
Expenses $282,518 $309,568 -0.1%
Net Income $-5,056 $-27,075 -0.8%
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
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
6
Volunteers
10

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
4
$37,770
Total Directors
9
$37,770
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
David T Hartney President/CEO 21.00
Officer Director
$37,770 $0 $37,770
Peter Dow Board Chairman 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Sherrill Treasurer/Vice President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Amber Dixon Secretary 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Samuel Alessi Jr Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristen Gasser Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill Rogers Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melodie Baker Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marie Giancarlo Director 4.00
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 $277,462 $282,518 $223,389 $-5,056
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $259,550 $296,687 $195,600 $-37,137
2022 $255,616 $265,289 $295,755 $-9,673
2021 $278,069 $292,680 $201,996 $-14,611
2020 $326,977 $263,892 $200,822 $63,085
2019 $226,390 $262,574 $141,909 $-36,184
2018 $291,770 $275,095 $176,440 $16,675
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