Firewheel STEM Institute

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Faridodin Lajvardi

Phone

9283628738

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Firewheel STEM Institute, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $577K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 101% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $156K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

Our mission is to bridge the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math STEM divide in underserved populations in our communities to prepare them for the 21st century workforce.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $241,079

Student STEM Education, Robotics Development and participation, and leadership development

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $576,538

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $576,538

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,000

Salaries & Benefits $137,995

Fundraising Expenses $76,079

Program Expenses $241,079

Other Expenses $243,717

TOTAL EXPENSES $420,312

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$576,538	$286,583	+1.0%
Expenses	$420,312	$381,177	+0.1%
Net Income	$156,226	$-94,594	-2.7%

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

$85,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Faridodin Lajvardi	President & CEO	40.00	Officer	$60,000	$0	$60,000
Glen Pohle	CFO	40.00	Officer	$25,000	$0	$25,000
Antonio Padilla	Chairman	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Annalisa Regalado	Vice President	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Adolfo Maldonado	Treasurer	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Richard Gutierrez	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ashutosh Bakhle	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mario Solorzano	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Daniel Frank	Director	0.00	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	$576,538	$420,312	$295,509	$156,226
2024	$286,583	$381,177	$138,211	$-94,594
2023	$444,389	$339,529	$227,066	$104,860
2022	$493,000	$396,000	$222,897	$97,000
2021	$368,452	$331,437	$97,469	$37,015
2019	$251,555	$316,513	$13,961	$-64,958