Civic Intelligence

First Hand Learning Inc

EIN 16-1556618 • 501(c)3 • Buffalo, NY

Profile

To provide after-school programs for urban youth, teach professional development programs, management of engaging objects and materials, and design curriculum and programs for learners of all ages.

2495 Main Street 550Buffalo, NY 14214

www.firsthandlearning.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.65x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

93rd percentile

0.67x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

31st percentile

-9.6%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

87th percentile

50%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

8.8%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$293,266

Up $97,666 (+50%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$189,577

Up $124,741 (+192%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$103,689

Down $27,075 (-21%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$282,493

Up $22,943 (+8.8%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$309,568

Up $12,881 (+4.3%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$27,075

Up $10,062 (+27%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $156,580Liabilities 2010: $83,553Net Assets 2010: $73,0272010Assets 2011: $183,435Liabilities 2011: $71,649Net Assets 2011: $111,7862011Assets 2012: $106,292Liabilities 2012: $41,895Net Assets 2012: $64,3972012Assets 2013: $169,742Liabilities 2013: $123,608Net Assets 2013: $46,1342013Assets 2014: $96,994Liabilities 2014: $35,395Net Assets 2014: $61,5992014Assets 2015: $199,076Liabilities 2015: $110,134Net Assets 2015: $88,9422015Assets 2016: $196,870Liabilities 2016: $90,313Net Assets 2016: $106,5572016Assets 2017: $173,742Liabilities 2017: $53,320Net Assets 2017: $120,4222017Assets 2018: $176,440Liabilities 2018: $39,343Net Assets 2018: $137,0972018Assets 2019: $141,909Liabilities 2019: $40,996Net Assets 2019: $100,9132019Assets 2020: $200,822Liabilities 2020: $12,107Net Assets 2020: $188,7152020Assets 2021: $201,996Liabilities 2021: $41,059Net Assets 2021: $160,9372021Assets 2022: $295,755Liabilities 2022: $127,854Net Assets 2022: $167,9012022Assets 2023: $195,600Liabilities 2023: $64,836Net Assets 2023: $130,7642023Assets 2024: $293,266Liabilities 2024: $189,577Net Assets 2024: $103,6892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$293,266
Liabilities$189,577
Net Assets$103,689

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $744,3422010Expenses 2011: $791,0372011Revenue 2012: $462,512Expenses 2012: $509,901Net Income 2012: -$47,3892012Revenue 2013: $294,815Expenses 2013: $313,078Net Income 2013: -$18,2632013Revenue 2014: $382,253Expenses 2014: $366,788Net Income 2014: $15,4652014Revenue 2015: $325,698Expenses 2015: $298,355Net Income 2015: $27,3432015Revenue 2016: $313,456Expenses 2016: $295,841Net Income 2016: $17,6152016Revenue 2017: $304,529Expenses 2017: $290,664Net Income 2017: $13,8652017Revenue 2018: $291,770Expenses 2018: $275,095Net Income 2018: $16,6752018Revenue 2019: $226,390Expenses 2019: $262,574Net Income 2019: -$36,1842019Revenue 2020: $326,977Expenses 2020: $263,892Net Income 2020: $63,0852020Revenue 2021: $278,069Expenses 2021: $292,680Net Income 2021: -$14,6112021Revenue 2022: $255,616Expenses 2022: $265,289Net Income 2022: -$9,6732022Revenue 2023: $259,550Expenses 2023: $296,687Net Income 2023: -$37,1372023Revenue 2024: $282,493Expenses 2024: $309,568Net Income 2024: -$27,0752024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$282,493
Expenses$309,568
Net Income-$27,075

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.93$1.90$1.04$2.82$3.10$0.27
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.96$0.65$1.31$2.60$2.97$0.37
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.96$1.28$1.68$2.56$2.65$0.10
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.02$0.41$1.61$2.78$2.93$0.15
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.01$0.12$1.89$3.27$2.64$0.63
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.42$0.41$1.01$2.26$2.63$0.36
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.76$0.39$1.37$2.92$2.75$0.17
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.74$0.53$1.20$3.05$2.91$0.14
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.97$0.90$1.07$3.13$2.96$0.18
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.99$1.10$0.89$3.26$2.98$0.27
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.35$0.62$3.82$3.67$0.15
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.70$1.24$0.46$2.95$3.13$0.18
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.06$0.42$0.64$4.63$5.10$0.47
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.83$0.72$1.12$7.91
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.57$0.84$0.73$7.44
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$283,990
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote the process of scientific inquiry as a vehicle for learning.

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

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Inventories for Sale or Use$54,650$55,189▲ $539
Accounts Receivable$42,711$45,216▲ $2,505
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$59,676$17,329▼ $42,347
Total Assets$195,600$293,266▲ $97,666
Other Assets Total$38,563$175,532▲ $136,969
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$38,563$175,532▲ $136,969
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$26,273$14,045▼ $12,228
Total Liabilities$64,836$189,577▲ $124,741
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$130,764$103,689▼ $27,075
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$130,764$103,689▼ $27,075
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$195,600$293,266▲ $97,666

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$175,532--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
David T HartneyPresident/CEOPT$36,340$36,340

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Peter DowBoard Chairman
Richard SherrillTreasurer/Vice President
Bill RogersDirector
Kristen GasserDirector
Marie GiancarloDirector
Melodie BakerDirector
Samuel Alessi JrDirector
Amber DixonSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$23,354
Program Service Revenue
$245,000
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$14,139
All Other Contributions
$23,354
Change in Net Assets
$-27,075
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$174,121
Other Expenses$135,447
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$104,544$5,443-$109,987
Occupancy$71,952$7,995-$79,947
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$14,173$22,167-$36,340
Payroll Taxes$22,550$5,244-$27,794
Advertising-$14,800-$14,800
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,734-$10,734
Insurance$9,642$1,071-$10,713
Other Expenses$1,646$2,013-$1,646
Office Expenses-$1,238-$1,238
All Other Expenses$878$98-$976
Total Functional Expenses$238,765$70,803$0$309,568
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease liability$175,532
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

David Hartney, President and CEO, reviews the 990 with Richard Sherrill, Board Treasurer, and Peter Dow, Chairman of the Board, before it is signed and filed.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

The conflict of interest policy applies to members of the board of directors. Each year, at the spring board meeting, each board member is asked to review the conflict of interest policy. Any identified conflicts are discussed - involved board members excuse themselves from the room during deliberations and voting on those issues.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

A board sub-committee reviews compensation of the president and key employees and makes confidential recommendations to the board. The president and key employees are not present during these deliberations.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Form 990 is available via www.guidestar.org.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
First Hand Learning Inc
EIN
16-1556618
Phone
7168318722
Address
2495 Main Street 550, Buffalo, NY 14214

Signing Officer

Name
David T Hartney
Title
President
Phone
7168318722
Signed
2025-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David T Hartney
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
5
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Kirisits & Associates CPAs PLLC
Address
1231 Delaware Avenue Suite 6, Buffalo, NY 14209
Preparer
Lisa M Kirisits CPA
Phone
7168810089
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0David Hartney, President and CEO, reviews the 990 with Richard Sherrill, Board Treasurer, and Peter Dow, Chairman of the Board, before it is signed and filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The conflict of interest policy applies to members of the board of directors. Each year, at the spring board meeting, each board member is asked to review the conflict of interest policy. Any identified conflicts are discussed - involved board members excuse themselves from the room during deliberations and voting on those issues.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A board sub-committee reviews compensation of the president and key employees and makes confidential recommendations to the board. The president and key employees are not present during these deliberations.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Form 990 is available via www.guidestar.org.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
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