Civic Intelligence

First Hand Learning Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 16-1556618

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Jun 23, 2020

Organization Profilewww.firsthandlearning.org
2495Main Street Suite 550Buffalo, NY 14214

(716) 831-8722

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.29x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B90 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B90 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B90 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$34,530

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.3% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • NTEE B90 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-20%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B90 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B90 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

Flat

$141,909

Flat from 2019

Net Assets

Flat

$100,913

Flat from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$40,996

Flat from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Flat

$226,390

Flat from 2019

Expenses

Flat

$262,574

Flat from 2019

Net Income

Flat

-$36,184

Flat from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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 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

2019

Assets$141,909
Liabilities$40,996
Net Assets$100,913
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth27th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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 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

2019

Revenue$226,390
Expenses$262,574
Net Income-$36,184
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Jun 23, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$236,812
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote the process of scientific inquiry as a vehicle for learning. We believe that most learners acquire and retain new knowledge most effectively when it derives from firsthand experience.

The Organization was established to design, develop, promote, and implement methods and programs of formal and informal education for elementary and secondary school.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$83,085$85,247▲ $2,162
Inventories for Sale or Use$55,115$54,893▼ $222
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$38,240$1,769▼ $36,471
Loans From Officers Directors-$1,500-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Total Assets$176,440$141,909▼ $34,531
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$26,938$24,716▼ $2,222
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$12,405$14,780▲ $2,375
Total Liabilities$39,343$40,996▲ $1,653
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$137,097$100,913▼ $36,184
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$137,097$100,913▼ $36,184
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$176,440$141,909▼ $34,531
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
David T HartneyPresident/CEOFT$30,790$3,740$34,530

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Peter DowChairman
James MagavernDirector
Kristen Hasser-LawrenceDirector
Patricia McGlashanDirector
Sam AlessiDirector
Eileen ScannelSecretary
Richard SherrillTreasurer/ VP
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$10,235
Program Service Revenue
$204,500
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$11,655
All Other Contributions
$10,235
Change in Net Assets
$-36,184
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$157,888
Other Expenses$104,686
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$64,652$7,124-$71,776
Other Employee Benefits$53,510$5,946-$59,456
Other Salaries and Wages$47,219$5,247-$52,466
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$30,790$3,740-$34,530
Insurance$10,746$1,194-$11,940
Payroll Taxes$9,117$1,013-$10,130
Fees for Services Accounting$4,770$530-$5,300
Office Expenses$3,273$364-$3,637
Other Expenses$1,748$194$0$1,942
Pension Plan Contributions$1,176$130-$1,306
Total Functional Expenses$235,519$27,055$0$262,574
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$1,500-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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 A, Line 2

“Peter Dow and James Magavern have a business relationship”

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

“David Hartney, President and CEO, reviews the 990 with Richard Sherrill, Board Treasurer, and Peter Dow, Board Chairman, 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 of Directors meeting, each board member is asked to review the conflict of interest policy, any identified conflicts are discussed. Involved 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 made available to the publib upon request. Form 990 is available at www.guidestar.org”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

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

Signing Officer

Name
David Hartney
Title
President/CEO
Phone
7168318722
Signed
2020-06-23

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David T Hartney
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
6
Volunteers
8
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The Organizations financial statements were complied by the Organizations Director of Operations and reviewed by the President and Treasurer with a final review by the entire governing body. There was no independent accounting review done for the fiscal year 2019.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt0SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION FOR OTHER INCOME GROSS SALES OF INVENTORY 2015 AMOUNT: $ 17,908.2016 AMOUNT: $ 26,180. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 10,964. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 20,334. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 21,968.MISCELLANEOUS 2015 AMOUNT: $ 4,052. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 1,003. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 3,247. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 339. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 0. PART II, SECTION C, LINE 17A, FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST: THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC SUPPORT IS 17.14% AND 17.98% IN 2018 AND 2019 RESPECTIVELY, GENERALLY JUST BELOW THE THRESHOLD OF 33 1/3%. THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE IS TO ENHANCE LEARNING, FOCUSING ON BRINGING HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES TO STUDENTS, PRIMARILY IN THE URBAN SCHOOL. THE ORGANIZATION HAD DEVELOPED SCIENCE LEARNING KITS THAT ARE SOLD TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS FOR USE IN THEIR CURRICULUM. WITH THIS SPECIFIC SCIENCE FOCUS, IT DOES LIMIT THE RANGE OF DONORS, HOWEVER, CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS ARE RECEIVED FROM A VARIETY OF THOSE IN THE SCIENCE COMMUNITY IN THE AREA AS WELL AS VARIOUS FOUNDATIONS. THE FOUNDATIONS REQUIRE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE USE OF FUNDS AS WELL AS PROGRAM OUTCOMES. ADDITIONALLY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS REPRESENTATIVE OF A BROAD RANGE OF COMMUNITY LEADERS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SCIENCE BACKGROUNDS, AS WELL AS EDUCATORS AND ATTORNEYS. THE BOARD IS ACTIVE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS, AND THOSE WITH THE SCIENCE AND EDUCATION BACKGROUNDS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE DELIVERY OF THE PROGRAMS. ASSISTANCE IN THE DELIVERY OF THE PROGRAMS.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0Gross Sales of Inventory; 2015 Amount, 17,908. 2016 Amount, 26,180. Amount from 2017, 10,964. Amount from 2018 20,334. Amount from 2019, 21,968. Miscellaneous; Amount from 2015, 4,052. Amount from 2016 1003. Amount from 2017, 3247. Amount from 2018, 339. Amount from 2019, 0.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Peter Dow and James Magavern have a business relationship
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1David Hartney, President and CEO, reviews the 990 with Richard Sherrill, Board Treasurer, and Peter Dow, Board Chairman, before it is signed and filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Conflict of Interest Policy applies to Members of the Board of Directors. Each year, at the Spring Board of Directors meeting, each board member is asked to review the conflict of interest policy, any identified conflicts are discussed. Involved Members excuse themselves from the room during deliberations and voting on those issues.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3A 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/ExplanationTxt4The Governing documents, Conflict of Interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the publib upon request. Form 990 is available at www.guidestar.org
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The Organizations financial statements were complied by the Organizations Director of Operations and reviewed by the President and Treasurer with a final review by the entire governing body. There was no independent accounting review done for the fiscal year 2019.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$141,909
Liabilities
$40,996
Net assets
$100,913
Revenue
$226,390
Expenses
$262,574
Net income
-$36,184
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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.42$0.41$1.01$2.26$2.63$0.36
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