First North Carolina
- Assets
- $552.1k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
- Founding
- 02/2013
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 46-1301122
Organization Overview
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 06/2023, First North Carolina employed 7 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 06/2023, First North Carolina generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.2% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC) PROGRAM DIRECTLY SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1515 STUDENTS WORKING WITH APPROXIMATELY 250 MENTORS ON 76 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 "CHARGED UP" 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 PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF 3 DIVISIONS: FIRST LEGO LEAGUE DISCOVER FOR PREK-2ND GRADE, FIRST LEGO LEAGUE EXPLORE FOR GRADES 2-4, AND FIRST LEGO LEAGUE CHALLENGE FOR GRADES 4-8. UNDER THE ELISS GRANT AND USING FLL CLASS PACKS FOR ALL 3 DIVISIONS, THIS PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 837 STUDENTS IN 3 SCHOOLS IN HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. IN ADDITION, THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR FLL-E SERVED AN ADDITIONAL 522 STUDENTS ON SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY-BASED TEAMS. STUDENTS WORKED WITH TEACHERS AND MENTORS TO EXPLORE THE USE OF ENERGY IN OUR COMMUNITIES. STUDENTS BUILT ROBOTS FROM THE SPIKE ESSENTIALS OR THE SPIKE PRIME ROBOT KITS AND PREPARED PROJECTS TO REFLECT THEIR LEARNING. FLL EXPLORE FESTIVALS WERE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO SHOWCASE THE CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION OF THE PARTICIPATING STUDENTS.
THE FIRST TECH CHALLENGE CLASS PACK PROGRAM DIRECTLY SERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 STUDENTS IN GRADE 7 AT 2 MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AS PART OF THE ELISS GRANT RECEIVED THROUGH NC DPI. STUDENTS BUILT ROBOTS USING THE REV ROBOTICS KIT AND ENGAGED WITH THE FIRST TECH CHALLENGE CLASS PACK CURRICULUM. TEACHERS RECEIVED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE ROBOT KITS AND CLASSROOM GUIDES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Kaiser Board Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Schoppe Board Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Merwan Mehta Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Wilson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ramesh Akkiangadi Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Antonia Arnold-Mcfarland Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $243,838 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $858,113 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,101,951 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $97,986 |
| Investment income | $8,304 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,225 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,216,118 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $90,826 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,291 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $137,392 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,965 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,578 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,549 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $33,297 |
| Advertising and promotion | $23,591 |
| Office expenses | $8,020 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,913 |
| Travel | $23,513 |
| 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 | $7,518 |
| Insurance | $6,532 |
| All other expenses | $11,620 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,221,039 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $205,787 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $252,038 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,000 |
| 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 | $25,515 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $59,728 |
| Total assets | $552,068 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,158 |
| 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 | $56,194 |
| Total liabilities | $77,352 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $439,646 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $35,070 |
| 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 | $552,068 |