Grantmaking public charity · EIN 22-2990908
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)
Manchester, NH
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) is a public charity that makes grants based in Manchester, NH. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $30.6M in grants paid across 891 grants, with $73M in total assets. Its largest grants went to FIRST in Michigan, IngenuityNE Inc and FIRST in Texas.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)'s website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
FIRST makes grants to U.S. teams, tournament partners, schools, teachers, coaches, and entities hosting program events. Grants are primarily paid to educational institutions who administer disbursement of the funds. Grants ordinarily originate from donors who restrict the use of their contributions to cover teams' expenses based on varying criteria such as need, location, and underserved status. Funds granted are restricted to registration fees, team travel, event expenses, and other essentials. FIRST monitors the use of these funds by often observing the events and confirming through its registration system that all teams receiving grants are participating. Grants are made on condition that the recipient provide receipts, if requested, to substantiate that the funds were used for the intended purposes.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To inspire youth to become science and technology leaders and innovators.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST in Michigan | West Bloomfield, MI | Program Support | $1,404,497 |
| IngenuityNE Inc | Duxbury, MA | Program Support | $1,067,291 |
| FIRST in Texas | San Antonio, TX | Program Support | $965,692 |
| FIRST Chesapeake | Richmond, VA | Program Support | $912,300 |
| FIRST North Carolina | Greensboro, NC | Program Support | $566,211 |
| Washington First Robotics | Seattle, WA | Program Support | $534,430 |
| Mid Atlantic Robotics | Pennington, NJ | Program Support | $530,817 |
| Georgia FIRST Robotics Inc | Cumming, GA | Program Support | $522,400 |
| Oregon Robotics Tournament & Outreach Program | Portland, OR | Program Support | $318,639 |
| South River Board of Education | South River, NJ | Program Support | $301,676 |
| Indiana FIRST Inc | Plainfield, IN | Program Support | $298,031 |
| Wisconsin FIRST Robotics Inc | Pewaukee, WI | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Colorado Robotics Excelling at Science and Technology Inc | Longmont, CO | Program Support | $243,327 |
| American Indian Science and Engineering Society | Albuquerque, NM | Program Support | $205,086 |
| North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University | Greensboro, NC | Program Support | $200,439 |
| Fikret Yuksel Foundation | Buckley, WA | Program Support | $161,000 |
| Pennsylvania FIRST Robotics | Landenberg, PA | Program Support | $153,721 |
| Community Unit School District 308 | Oswego, IL | Program Support | $153,654 |
| The Hack Foundation | West Hollywood, CA | Program Support | $147,035 |
| FIRST South Carolina | Ridgeville, SC | Program Support | $141,963 |
| The Ohio Education Outreach Foundation | Beavercreek, OH | Program Support | $133,692 |
| MV Robotics | Los Altos, CA | Program Support | $119,292 |
| Playing At Learning | San Jose, CA | Program Support | $109,086 |
| Cuyahoga Community College | Cleveland, OH | Program Support | $103,300 |
| Livingston Parish School Board | Livingston, LA | Program Support | $98,850 |
The 25 largest of 891 grants listed on the return. 44 grants to individuals ($258K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Michigan$2.6M · 105 grants
- California$2.19M · 112 grants
- Texas$1.44M · 35 grants
- New Jersey$1.38M · 44 grants
- Virginia$1.37M · 23 grants
- Massachusetts$1.36M · 22 grants
- North Carolina$1.24M · 37 grants
- Georgia$836K · 24 grants
- Washington$821K · 15 grants
- Illinois$621K · 26 grants
- Ohio$596K · 21 grants
- Florida$585K · 38 grants
Quick answers
Does For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)'s website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $30,561,354 in grants paid (891 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to FIRST in Michigan (MI), $1.4M, IngenuityNE Inc (MA), $1.07M, FIRST in Texas (TX), $966K, FIRST Chesapeake (VA), $912K and FIRST North Carolina (NC), $566K.