Washington First Robotics

Organization Overview

Washington First Robotics, operating under the name First Washington, is located in Kent, WA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (U41) the organization is classified as: Computer Science, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 06/2022, First Washington employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Washington is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, First Washington generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO BECOME LEADERS IN STEM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

WE PROVIDE AND IMPLEMENT A MASTERY OF AFTER SCHOOL BASED STEM PROGRAMS FOR K-12 STUDENTS. THERE ARE 3 PROGRAM OFFERINGS:FIRST LEGO LEAGUE, FIRST TECH CHALLENGE, & FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION. THESE ARE DELIVERED THROUGH A KNOWLEDGEABLE VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY. *FIRST IS A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION; WE OPERATE IN WASHINGTON STATE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Erica Beckstrom
President (former Board Chair)
$128,689
Rob'n T Vazquez
Director Of Finance
$90,881
John Hotta
Reg Council Chair
$0
Patrick Jenny
Fundraising Chair
$0
Dee Dee Walsh
Board Vice-Chair
$0
Alex Tokman
Board Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $37,005
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,124,814
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,161,819
Total Program Service Revenue$280,965
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,442,784

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Washington First Robotics has recieved totaling $472,082.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$381,262
$47,753
The Seattle Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; TO SUPPORT STEM PROGRAMS

$21,500
Alaska Airlines Foundation

Anchorage, AK

PURPOSE: ENGAGING IN THE FIRST WASHINGTON ROBOTICS PROGRAMS ARE CHANGING STUDENTS' LIVES FOR THE BETTER THROUGH INCLUSION AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING. STUDENTS LEARN FROM EACH OTHER BY SHARING IDEAS AND FORMING LONG-LASTING RELATIONSHIPS FAR BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL. OUR VISION IS TO EMPOWER MORE YOUNG PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO BECOME LEADERS AND INNOVATORS IN STEM.

$15,000
The@avista Foundation

Spokane, WA

PURPOSE: 2021 SPOKANE FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION

$5,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,567
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