FIRST COMMAND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

EIN: 751973894 501(c)(3) Education

FORT WORTH, TX

Total Revenue
$1,096,536
Total Expenses
$1,134,581
Total Assets
$1,930,162
Net Assets
$1,818,614
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
THOMAS E KUHAR
Phone
8175692260
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FIRST COMMAND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

FIRST COMMAND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION") IS A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY THAT PROVIDES GRANT SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND CONDUCTS FINANCIAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE MAJOR PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE AS FOLLOWS:SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THOSE MILITARY AND CIVILIAN INDIVIDUALS PURSUING UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES AS WELL AS TRADE PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION.EDUCATION - PROVIDES FINANCIAL EDUCATION COURSES AND CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION TO INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $548,656 Revenue: $47,150

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: FCEF OFFERS IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL FINANCIAL READINESS EDUCATION COURSES FOR PEOPLE IN ALL COMMUNITY SECTORS AND ALL CAREER AND LIFE STAGES. THESE COURSES PROVIDE THE KNOWLEDGE...

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: FCEF OFFERS IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL FINANCIAL READINESS EDUCATION COURSES FOR PEOPLE IN ALL COMMUNITY SECTORS AND ALL CAREER AND LIFE STAGES. THESE COURSES PROVIDE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO MAKE INFORMED, INTELLIGENT FINANCIAL DECISIONS. WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF CURRICULA ON NUMEROUS FINANCIAL TOPICS THAT SUPPORT VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL, BUSINESS, SOCIAL SERVICE, CIVIC, AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. ALL EDUCATIONAL CONTENT, RESOURCES, AND TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE.

Program 2
Expenses: $310,655

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS: FCEF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR US TO PARTNER WITH MILITARY-AFFILIATED AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE THE DOLLARS AVAILABLE FOR THEM TO AWARD TO STUDENTS. FCEF...

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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS: FCEF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR US TO PARTNER WITH MILITARY-AFFILIATED AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE THE DOLLARS AVAILABLE FOR THEM TO AWARD TO STUDENTS. FCEF MATCHES 100 PERCENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S DONATION, DOUBLING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THEY CAN AWARD. THE PARTNER ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS THE APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS. FCEF HAS ONE DIRECT-APPLY SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS FUNDED FROM PROCEEDS OF OUR FEDERAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SEMINAR PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, FCEF MANAGES SIX ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS. EACH ENDOWMENT IS AVAILABLE TO A SPECIFIC GROUP/ORGANIZATION AS DEFINED IN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.

Program 3
Expenses: $195,188

TAKE COMMAND (TC) PROGRAM: TC IS AN ONLINE FINANCIAL READINESS PROGRAM AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE TO SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT THEM. OUR GOAL IS TO PREPARE...

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TAKE COMMAND (TC) PROGRAM: TC IS AN ONLINE FINANCIAL READINESS PROGRAM AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE TO SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT THEM. OUR GOAL IS TO PREPARE SERVICE MEMBERS TO MAKE SMART, INFORMED FINANCIAL DECISIONS AND EFFECTIVELY PURSUE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SECURITY FROM THE TIME THEY ENTER MILITARY SERVICE UNTIL SEPARATION OR RETIREMENT. TC COURSES TYPICALLY TAKE NO MORE THAN AN HOUR TO COMPLETE AND ARE ACCESSIBLE 24/7 VIA COMPUTER, SMARTPHONE OR TABLET. TAKE COMMAND PROVIDES ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL CONCEPTS FOR EACH MILITARY CAREER AND LIFE MILESTONE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,027,930
Program Service Revenue $47,150
Investment Income $62,887
Other Revenue $-41,431
TOTAL REVENUE $1,096,536

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $117,250
Salaries & Benefits $762,814
Fundraising Expenses $40,576
Program Expenses $1,054,499
Other Expenses $254,517
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,134,581

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,096,536 $1,077,644 +0.0%
Expenses $1,134,581 $1,116,274 +0.0%
Net Income $-38,045 $-38,630 0.0%
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
10
Independent Members
8
Employees
8
Volunteers
70

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
$276,022
Total Directors
10
$276,022
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
THOMAS KUHAR President & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$143,000 $17,662 $160,662
CHARLES W BOWEN CHAIRMAN/CEO 25.00
Officer Director
$103,000 $12,360 $115,360
JENNIFER BERLIN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMI JORGENSON Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED OFFUTT Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN KISTLER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY LAND Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUNDAY GRACE Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM CORRIGAN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT SPIDELL Director 1.00
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,096,536 $1,134,581 $1,930,162 $-38,045
2022 $1,077,644 $1,116,274 $1,916,187 $-38,630
2021 $1,064,951 $900,670 $2,107,483 $164,281
2020 $1,168,723 $972,201 $1,924,605 $196,522
2020 $1,168,723 $997,259 $1,899,547 $171,464
2019 $1,220,909 $1,117,595 $1,685,948 $103,314
2018 $1,200,305 $1,226,841 $1,554,248 $-26,536
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