First Nyc
First Nyc
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
About
See Schedule O.NYC FIRST manages all four FIRST programs (FIRST Lego League Junior, FIRST Lego League, FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition) serving students ages 6 to 18 in the five boroughs of NYC as well as some of the surrounding metropolitan area. Each of the programs is designed to provide innovative skill building in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through hands-on, team based activities. Most of the activity takes place as after school programs with some community based activities and some in classroom training.NYC FIRST coordinates events throughout the NYC Metro Area where students exhibit and compete with their robots. In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, twenty-one qualifying tournaments, three expos, three championship tournaments and over a dozen outreach events were held. Technical training and professional development sessions were also held including two 3 day professional development sessions for 50 NYC public middle school teachers. NYC FIRST works with teachers, coaches, parents, corporate volunteers and university students to develop and sustain teams. Weekend and evening workshops were led by staff and volunteers in the months leading up to competition (October through February). There were over 500 teams in the NYC region in 2017 impacting approximately 6,000 students. More than 700 volunteers worked with students through mentoring, training and volunteering at events.NYC FIRST Inc. has a close connection to FIRST, a separate not-for-profit organization that is considered unrelated for tax purposes. NYC FIRST is the official representative of all FIRST programs in New York City. NYC FIRST enters into agreements with FIRST that outline its roles and responsibilities to further the mission of FIRST. Through these various agreements, the two organizations participate in transactions including grants and the sharing of event revenue and expenses.NYC FIRST launched its first STEM Center, providing high school students with immersive and sustained STEM education focused on technology and engineering. In a centralized location, the STEM Center provides local high schools with access to facilities and equipment too scarce and expensive to procure, maintain and scale in individual schools. The center also provides the opportunity for students and teachers to learn from our professionals who have deep knowledge of advanced STEM machines and tools. The STEM Center provides a hands-on, collaborative learning experience initially focused on robotics and mechatronics, using advanced equipment and tools, including laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC routers, drill presses, and other items. Students create and develop their own projects, learn 21st century skills, and gain critical knowledge, training and experience. Courses are conducted in immersive half-day blocks of time, without the strict time boundaries of typical classroom periods.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “See schedule o.to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.”.
Their activities were defined as: “See schedule o.to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as DE.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 as per the filing is 100 Avenue of the Americas 16th FLR, New York, NY, 10013.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 9 employees as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $114,063.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2013.
- The organization pays $771,520 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $173,594 in fundraising expenses.