Human Services
(P30)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
FIREWHEEL STEM INSTITUTE
Financial strength (30%)
72/100
Reliability (20%)
81/100
Effectiveness (25%)
73/100
Impact (25%)
65/100
84
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement
To bridge the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) divide in underserved populations in our communities to prepare them for the 21st century workforce.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$493K
Annual Budget
$577K
Total Revenue
$420K
Total Expenses
$291K
Net Assets
6
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
57.4%
Fundraising Efficiency
N/A
Operating Reserve
8.31x
Liability-to-Asset
1.5%
Revenue Diversification
100.0%
Executive Compensation
$85K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 9,042 similar organizations
(United States, Human Services, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
57.4% | 86.8% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
24.5% | 10.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
18.1% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
8.3 mo | 8.9 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
1.5% | 1.2% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
100.0% | 96.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
101.2% | 5.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
10.3% | 6.7% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
27.1% | 2.5% |
P10P90
|
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2026
84 / 10095
Financial
81
Reliability
93
Effectiveness
65
Impact
Financial Strength (30%)
95
Reliability & Transparency (20%)
81
Program Effectiveness (25%)
93
Impact & Outcomes (25%)
65
4 programs
5 staff
IRS Verified Form 990 on File 85% Data Complete
Impact
4 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developed technical/soft skills like engineering, robotics, & leadership for 21st-century workforce. | 65 | $2,794.62 | — | Per Year |
| Kids learn STEM skills through hands-on workshops, community events, and innovation fairs. | 2,192 | $60.52 | — | Per Year |
| Engage practical STEM skills through robotics competitions. | 450 | $102.82 | — | Per Day |
| Teachers develop 3D printing skills and receive 3D printer for classroom instruction & projects. | 7 | $1,428.57 | — | Per Year |
Officers & Board Members
1 person| Name | Title | Location | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Pohle | CFO | — | Officer | Active |
Geographic Reach
Local 100%
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $577K | $420K | $291K | 57.4% | 6 |
| 2024 | $287K | $381K | $131K | 78.1% | 5 |
| 2023 | $444K | $340K | $211K | 59.0% | 3 |
| 2022 | $986K | $396K | N/A | — | 0 |
| 2021 | $368K | $331K | N/A | — | 0 |
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