EIN 86-3733823

Wisconsin First Robotics

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
Wisconsin First Robotics spreads the reach of the First program throughout the state, providing K-12 students with opportunities to develop skills in STEM, business, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving. The organization successfully supports the FRC program in Wisconsin by running two regional events and supporting 1,383 students on 61 teams. They also lead five First FTC events, allowing over 544 students on 70 teams to compete. In addition to supporting Wisconsin teams, 36 out-of-state teams participate between the two FRC First regional events.
Total revenues
$759,880
2023
Total expenses
$656,235
2023
Total assets
$578,771
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Wisconsin First Robotics

Successfully coordinated and supported two First tech challenge kickoff events, two scrimmages, nine qualifying tournaments, and one First tech challenge Wisconsin state championship, which advanced three teams to the First championship. These events were supported by 293 unique volunteers, which allowed over 681 students from 84 teams to compete in the program. One off-season event was supported.
Successfully coordinated and supported three First Robotics competition kickoff events and two First Robotics competition regional events. These events were coordinated by 265 unique volunteers, which allowed over 1,390 students to be supported across 66 teams. In addition to supporting the Wisconsin teams and students, between the two regional events there were 25 out-of-state teams who attended the competitions, impacting another 600+ students.
Hosted a First tech challenge certified professional development training with a total of 31 attendees. The event concluded with 19 certified teachers/mentors, created or sustained 14 middle school First tech challenge teams, and concluded the year with one certified First tech challenge professional development trainer to support local training in the future.

Who funds Wisconsin First Robotics

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Us Foundation for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and TechnologyProgram Support$186,971
Argosy FoundationStem Project$100,000
Regal Beloit Charitable FoundationMCS$25,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Wisconsin First Robotics

NameTitleCompensation
Renee Becker-BlauPresident$40,355

Financials for Wisconsin First Robotics

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$707,686
Program services$39,268
Investment income and dividends$5,073
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$7,853
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$759,880

Form 990s for Wisconsin First Robotics

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-02-07990View PDF
2023-062023-10-27990View PDF
2022-122023-10-03990View PDF
2021-122022-06-14990EZView PDF
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Argosy Foundation
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Generac Foundation
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Regal Beloit Charitable Foundation
December 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationHuman servicesChildren
Characteristics
Conducts researchState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
N41W28660 Imperial Dr
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
County
Waukesha County, WI
Website URL
firstinspireswi.org/ 
Phone
(262) 790-6357
IRS details
EIN
86-3733823
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2021
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U40: Engineering and Technology Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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