First Hand Learning Inc (EIN 161556618) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1998

Legal Domicile

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

The organization was established to design, develop, promote, and implement methods and programs of hands on inquiry based learning.

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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%)

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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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$37,770

Total Directors

$37,770

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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

First Hand Learning Inc