First North Carolina is located in Greensboro, NC. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2022, First North Carolina employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First North Carolina 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 North Carolina generated $874.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $874.9k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENGINEERS, COMPUTER SCIENTISTS AND STEM LEADERS. OUR GOAL IS TO STRENGTHEN THE SCHOOL TO STEM CAREER CONNECTION BY IMPLEMENTING THE FIRST PROGRESSION OF PROGRAMS IN EVERY SCHOOL AND SCHOOL DISTRICT, PREK THROUGH GRADE 12. FIRST NORTH CAROLINA WANTS STUDENTS TO THRIVE IN A HIGH TECH WORLD WITH AN UNBRIDLED PASSION FOR SKILLED TRADES, ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE, AND CORPORATE PROBLEM-SOLVING. FIRST'S HANDS-ON APPROACH ENABLES STUDENTS TO "TEST DRIVE" THESE AREAS TO SEE WHERE THEIR INTERESTS AND APTITUDES FIT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC) PROGRAM DIRECTLY SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,425 STUDENTS WORKING WITH APPROXIMATELY 250 MENTORS ON 65 HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAMS IN NORTH CAROLINA. DURING THE WINTER BUILD SEASON, TEAMS DESIGNED, PROTO-TYPED, BUILT, TESTED AND PROGRAMMED ROBOTS TO COMPETE IN THE FIRST "RAPID REACT" SEASON. TEAMS COMPETED IN AT LEAST TWO DISTRICT QUALIFYING EVENTS FOR AWARDS INCLUDING CHAIRMAN'S AWARD, DEAN'S LIST AND WOODIE FLOWERS AND MANY MORE. TEAMWORK, GRACIOUS PROFESSIONALISM, PERSEVERANCE AND COMMUNICATION ARE THE KEY COMPONENTS THAT MAKE FIRST "MORE THAN ROBOTS."
THE FIRST LEGO LEAGUE EXPLORE (FLL-E) PROGRAM DIRECTLY SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,200 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-4 WORKING WITH APPROXIMATELY 400 MENTORS IN NORTH CAROLINA. TEAMS LEARNED ABOUT THEIR COMMUNITIES DURING THE "CARGO CONNECT" SEASON AND BUILT MODELS AND SHOW-ME POSTERS TO HIGHLIGHT THEIR LEARNING AND WORK. VIRTUAL EXPOS WERE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO SHOWCASE THE TEAMS AND THEIR WORK.
THE FIRST LEGO LEAGUE DISCOVER (FLL-D) PROGRAM DIRECTLY SERVED APPROXIMATELY 690 STUDENTS IN GRADES PRE-K TO 1 WORKING WITH CLASSROOM TEACHERS IN SCHOOLS AND YOUTH CENTERS. THIS PROGRAM ENGAGES STUDENTS IN PLAY-BASED LEARNING TO BUILD EXCITEMENT FOR STEM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marie E Hopper President | Officer | 50 | $81,144 |
David Kaiser Board Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Merwan Mehta Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Wittner Board Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tristan Springmeyer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ramesh Akkiangadi Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $176,369 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $666,604 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $842,973 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $25,060 |
Investment income | $25 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,941 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $874,131 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $83,579 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,869 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $99,649 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,535 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,897 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,177 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $24,260 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,260 |
Office expenses | $2,465 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,514 |
Travel | $19,300 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,171 |
Insurance | $4,576 |
All other expenses | $4,660 |
Total functional expenses | $874,907 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $223,513 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $224,447 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,644 |
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 | $33,033 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $484,637 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,000 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $349,430 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $130,207 |
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 | $484,637 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that First North Carolina has recieved totaling $254,879.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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For Inspiration And Recognition Of Science And Technology First Manchester, NH PURPOSE: Program Support | $227,250 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,545 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $7,500 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,509 |
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $75 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Iptay Clemson, SC | $124,989,602 | $72,209,791 |
Young Americas Foundation Reston, VA | $108,030,545 | $39,445,693 |
Youth Enrichment Program Of Wilson Wilson, NC | $22,968,665 | $15,099,824 |
Seeding Success Memphis, TN | $15,830,696 | $16,460,800 |
National Association Of Competitive Soccer Clubs Myrtle Beach, SC | $2,349,314 | $12,740,248 |
Emerald Youth Foundation Knoxville, TN | $26,135,509 | $10,102,853 |
National Honorary Beta Club Spartanburg, SC | $16,976,895 | $7,178,910 |
Girls On The Run International Charlotte, NC | $10,723,648 | $6,480,865 |
Tennessee Soccer Club Inc Brentwood, TN | $2,122,655 | $5,672,715 |
Impact Living Services Forest, VA | $3,151,473 | $6,118,517 |
Richmond First Tee Richmond, VA | $10,036,196 | $3,399,029 |
Corners Outreach Inc Peachtree Corners, GA | $1,471,202 | $3,739,961 |