For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (EIN 222990908) - 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

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Danielle Pliska

Phone

8008718326

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), founded in 1989, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $84.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

To inspire youth to become science and technology leaders and innovators.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $44,488,652

Program Service Revenue $37,445,824

Investment Income $2,284,483

Other Revenue $601,669

TOTAL REVENUE $84,820,628

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $28,806,782

Salaries & Benefits $23,345,074

Fundraising Expenses $2,447,985

Program Expenses $71,018,059

Other Expenses $30,129,438

TOTAL EXPENSES $82,281,294

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$84,820,628	$86,981,679	0.0%
Expenses	$82,281,294	$79,878,355	+0.0%
Net Income	$2,539,334	$7,103,324	-0.6%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

220

Volunteers

430000

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

$2,495,978

Total Directors

$506,258

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Christopher Moore	Secretary, CEO	40.00	Officer Director	$444,118	$62,140	$506,258
Dr Laurie Leshin	Chair	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Donald E Bossi	Vice Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rick Clemmer	Vice Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Vincent Wilczynski	Treasurer	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dean Kamen	Founder & Board Member	12.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ursula Burns	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Leanne Caret	Past Board Member (termed 4/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Robin N Coger	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Karen Horting	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Paul E Jacobs	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott McKay	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Blake Moret	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kelly Ortberg	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Siegel	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Melissa Smith	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rajesh Subramaniam	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert M Tuttle	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Emily Van Dunk	Board Member (started 4/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Grace Jinliu Wang	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dantaya Williams	Board Member (started 4/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
General Janet Wolfenbarger	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Martine Rothblatt	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
William Potter Saxe	VP, Risk Mgmt/Gen Cnsl (DOH 5/24)	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Michael C Shea	Vice President, Program Delivery	40.00	Officer	$113,454	$3,828	$117,282
Janell Nicole Catlin	VP, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion	40.00	Officer	$173,224	$20,820	$194,044
Amy Lynn Hunt	Chief People Officer	40.00	Officer	$188,362	$8,926	$197,288
Brooke Blew	VP, Marketing & Communications	40.00	Officer	$175,444	$35,988	$211,432
Danielle M Pliska	Vice President, Finance	40.00	Officer	$204,861	$9,400	$214,261
Mark S Giordono	Vice President, Development	40.00	Officer	$221,706	$13,439	$235,145
Pedro L Diaz	Chief Information Officer	40.00	Officer	$240,178	$23,979	$264,157
Christopher Rake	Executive VP & COO	40.00	Officer	$314,414	$46,084	$360,498
Ronald Falcone	Chief Sourcing Officer	40.00	Officer	$186,834	$8,779	$195,613
Linda Tenda	Past Sir Dir, Planning & Admin.	40.00	Highest	$149,411	$28,628	$178,039
Clelia Anna Mannino	Sir Dir, Research & Evaluation	40.00	Highest	$173,234	$6,939	$180,173
Kim R Wierman	Senior Director, FLL	40.00	Highest	$163,097	$18,398	$181,495
Collin C Fultz	Senior Director, FRC	40.00	Highest	$144,161	$45,116	$189,277
Vincent D Rodino	Sir Dir, School Engagement & Edu.	40.00	Highest	$152,348	$40,553	$192,901

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$84,820,628	$82,281,294	$77,043,564	$2,539,334
2023	$86,981,679	$79,878,355	$74,279,687	$7,103,324
2022	$72,988,833	$73,522,222	$64,269,944	$-533,389
2021	$44,219,832	$47,579,127	$68,065,511	$-3,359,295
2020	$78,740,055	$68,629,480	$72,013,854	$10,110,575
2019	$87,240,566	$82,164,829	$60,424,085	$5,075,737

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)