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Education : Youth Education Programs and Services
Board Leadership
Kelly Ortberg & Robert M. Tuttle
Co-Chairs
CEO
Donald E. Bossi
President
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FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. Since its beginning, FIRST has had a positive impact on students and academic communities.
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. Since its beginning, FIRST has had a positive impact on students and academic communities.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
86.4% | |
Administrative Expenses | 10.3% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 3.1% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.04 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.69 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 8.6% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 10.7% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
FIRST (NH) | 94.98 | |
Ocean Institute (CA) | 86.98 | |
NAF (NY) | 93.92 | |
Silicon Valley Education Foundation (CA) | 94.69 | |
Mouse (NY) | 94.27 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $45,767,417 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $1,599,443 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $4,432,595 |
Total Contributions | $51,799,455 |
Program Service Revenue | $25,771,319 |
Total Primary Revenue | $77,570,774 |
Other Revenue | $-151,856 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $77,418,918 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $63,298,325 |
Administrative Expenses | $7,952,326 |
Fundraising Expenses | $2,312,412 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $73,563,063 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $3,855,855 |
Net Assets | $47,694,400 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) | $44,898,749 | 70.9% |
FIRST LEGO League | $10,140,959 | 16.0% |
The FIRST Tech Challenge | $8,258,617 | 13.0% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2018-06 | 07/01/2019 | 94.98 | |||||||
2017-06 | 06/01/2018 | 95.87 | |||||||
2016-06 | 04/01/2017 | 95.40 | |||||||
2015-06 | 06/01/2016 | 93.35 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-06 | 08/01/2015 | 93.77 | |||||||
2013-06 | 07/01/2014 | 96.52 | |||||||
2012-06 | 05/01/2013 | 96.54 | |||||||
2011-06 | 05/01/2012 | 96.62 | |||||||
2010-06 | 09/20/2011 | 96.59 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2010-06 | 04/01/2011 | 96.23 | |||||||
2009-06 | 03/01/2010 | 96.42 | |||||||
2008-06 | 03/01/2009 | 93.76 | |||||||
2006-06 | 03/01/2007 | 90.15 | |||||||
2005-06 | 06/01/2006 | 93.57 | |||||||
2004-06 | 09/01/2005 | 93.49 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 22-2990908 |
Name in IRS Master File | FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FIRST |
NTEE Code | U40 |
NTEE Classification | Engineering and Technology Research, Services |
NTEE Type | Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (60) Museum, zoo, planetarium, etc. |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | May, 1994 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | June |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$351,839 | 0.47% | Donald E. Bossi | President |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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FIRST (NH) | 94.98 | |
NAF (NY) | 93.92 | |
Project Lead The Way (IN) | 86.69 | |
Ocean Institute (CA) | 86.98 | |
MATHCOUNTS (VA) | 95.42 |
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FIRST
200 Bedford Street
Manchester,
NH 03101
tel: (800) 871-8326
fax: (603) 666-3907
EIN: 22-2990908
Kelly Ortberg & Robert M. Tuttle
Co-Chairs
Donald E. Bossi
President
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139 Harristown Rd Suite 101
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923
Charity Navigator
139 Harristown Rd Suite 101
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923