HARDWARE PARK

EIN: 822262744 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Total Revenue
$1,170,761
Total Expenses
$440,725
Total Assets
$1,136,400
Net Assets
$988,542
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
MATTHEW FITZGERALD
Phone
8778295500
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HARDWARE PARK, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 330% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $730K, a strong 62% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF DESIGN, ENGINEERING, AND MANUFACTURING OF PHYSICAL PRODUCTS IN ALABAMA. FOCUSES ON EQUIPPING HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEGE WHILE ALSO EDUCATING PROFESSIONALS ON TURNING THEIR INNOVATIONS INTO REALITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $328,449

HARDWARE PARK ADVANCED THEIR NEXT GENERATION (NEXTGEN) PROGRAM THAT PROVIDED FUNDING FOR 3 COHORTS OF INTERNS IN 2024. THE SPRING COHORT WAS 12 WEEKS AND INCLUDED 12 PART-TIME INTERNS AND CARRIED OUT...

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HARDWARE PARK ADVANCED THEIR NEXT GENERATION (NEXTGEN) PROGRAM THAT PROVIDED FUNDING FOR 3 COHORTS OF INTERNS IN 2024. THE SPRING COHORT WAS 12 WEEKS AND INCLUDED 12 PART-TIME INTERNS AND CARRIED OUT INITIAL RESEARCH AND DESIGN FOR OD REVIVE, A BIRMINGHAM-BASED CONCEPT-STAGE STARTUP. THE FOUNDER OF OD REVIVE CAME TO THEM WITH AN IDEA FOR A WEARABLE DEVICE THAT COULD BE USED TO DETECT SYMPTOMS OF AN OPIOID OVERDOSE AND SEND ALERTS TO A NETWORK OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHEN THE SYMPTOMS WERE INDICATIVE OF AN OVERDOSE. THE SUMMER COHORT WAS 8 WEEKS AND INCLUDED 10 FULL-TIME INTERNS. ONE TEAM WORKED FOR A COMPANY IN MONTGOMERY TO DESIGN A NEW, MORE FUNCTIONAL VERSION OF A WEARABLE DEVICE USED IN BEHAVIORAL CARE FACILITIES. THE OTHER TEAM (ACCESSIRISE) TACKLED A PROBLEM STATEMENT FROM THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES. THEY DEVELOPED A TRULY PORTABLE WHEELCHAIR RAMP THAT COULD ATTACH TO A WHEELCHAIR AND BE DEPLOYED BY USERS WHO STILL HAVE REASONABLE UPPER-BODY MOBILITY AND STRENGTH. THE FALL COHORT WAS 12 WEEKS AND INCLUDED 10 PART-TIME INTERNS. ONE 3-PERSON TEAM (ENDOSWIPE) WORKED TO CREATE A MECHANISM TO CLEAN THE LENS OF AN ENDOSCOPE DURING A PROCEDURE. ANOTHER 4-PERSON TEAM WORKED WITH A CONCEPT-STAGE STARTUP THAT HAD JUST WON ALABAMA LAUNCHPAD'S CONCEPT STAGE COMPETITION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,170,761
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,170,761

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $137,389
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $328,449
Other Expenses $303,336
TOTAL EXPENSES $440,725

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,170,761 $272,365 +3.3%
Expenses $440,725 $21,912 +19.1%
Net Income $730,036 $250,453 +1.9%
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
3
Independent Members
1
Employees
20
Volunteers
7

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
3
$50,000
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MATTHEW BRUCE FITZGERALD PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ARNAR THORS VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG GARRISON MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK CONNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$50,000 $0 $50,000
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 $1,170,761 $440,725 $1,136,400 $730,036
2023 $272,365 $21,912 $265,167 $250,453
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