Indianafirst Inc
- Assets
- $98.5k
- Revenue
- $342.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Founding
- 04/2012
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 45-4639053
Organization Overview
Indianafirst Inc, operating under the name First Indiana Robotics, is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (U19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 06/2023, First Indiana Robotics employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Indiana Robotics 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 06/2023, First Indiana Robotics generated $342.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $622.4k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, First Indiana Robotics has awarded 49 individual grants totaling $438,763. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF FIRST INDIANA ROBOTICS IS TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE IN INDIANA TO BE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LEADERS AND INNOVATORS, 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.WORKING CLOSELY WITH FIRST - FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - OUR PREK-12 ROBOTICS-BASED PROGRAMS PROVIDE STUDENTS A HANDS-ON, MENTOR-LED OPPORTUNITY IN PROJECT-BASED LEARNING. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT EVERY STUDENT IN INDIANA HAS ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY FIRST EXPERIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TEAM SUPPORT - LEVERAGED FUNDING FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES TO RETAIN ACCESS TO FIRST PROGRAMMING DURING COVID & SCHOOL SHUTDOWNS FOR STUDENTS ON FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC) TEAMS: GRADES 9-12, FIRST TECH CHALLENGE(FTC) TEAMS: GRADES 7-12, AND FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL) TEAMS: GRADES K-8. NTENSE COMPETITION EXPERIENCE - PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL 58 FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION TEAMS, 72 FIRST TECH CHALLENGE TEAMS, & 116 FIRST LEGO LEAGUE TEAMS IN INDIANA TO COMPETE AND ADVANCE THEIR SKILLS AND LEARNING.ROOKIE QUICK BUILD - PROVIDED OPPORTUNITY AND RESOURCES FOR NEW "ROOKIE" TEAMS TO LEARN THE BASIC SKILLS NEEDED TO GET A TEAM STARTEDFIRST INDIANA ROBOTICS WORKED CLOSELY WITH INDIANA LEGISLATORS TO GET MORE THAN $3.5 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR YOUTH ROBOTICS PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Renee Becker-Blau Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $67,450 |
Lisa Porat Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Amy Liimatta Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Phil Rowland Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Monica Bravo Hochstein Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dimple Shah Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $167,156 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $167,156 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $175,170 |
| 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 | $342,326 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $125,337 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,450 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,490 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $142,296 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $295 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,954 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,116 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $48,115 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,000 |
| Office expenses | $14,513 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $216 |
| Travel | $55,630 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,292 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,945 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $622,374 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $95,143 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,405 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $98,548 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,329 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1 |
| Total liabilities | $16,330 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $82,218 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $98,548 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Indianafirst Inc has awarded $37,514 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WARRICK COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION PURPOSE: ROBOTICS COMPETITION- TEAM SUPPORT | $6,000 |
JASPER HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: ROBOTICS COMPETITION- TEAM SUPPORT | $6,000 |
EVANSVILLE VANDERBURGH SCHOOL CORPORATON PURPOSE: ROBOTICS COMPETITION- TEAM SUPPORT | $12,000 |
WASHINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PURPOSE: ROBOTICS COMPETITION- TEAM SUPPORT | $6,000 |
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (FIRST) PURPOSE: ROBOTICS COMPETITION- TEAM SUPPORT | $7,514 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
International Academy Of Science Kansas City, MO | $247,141,049 | $73,949,488 |
Education Analytics Inc Madison, WI | $16,765,861 | $17,408,540 |
Urban And Regional Information Systems Association Des Plaines, IL | $643,548 | $1,013,916 |
Cyberup St Louis, MO | $737,248 | $1,229,368 |
Indianafirst Inc Indianapolis, IN | $98,548 | $342,326 |
St Louis Software Developers Education Association Chesterfield, MO | $144,595 | $314,752 |
Milwaukee Society Of Plastics Engineers Educational Foundation I Hartland, WI | $1,205,821 | $41,486 |
Plone Foundation Fishers, IN | $3,250,613 | $84,782 |
Delta Rho Sigma Inc Terre Haute, IN | $12,760 | $0 |
Biologic Colaboration Inc Covington, KY | $887 | $1,900 |