Azfirst is located in Chandler, AZ. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Azfirst 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 03/2023, Azfirst generated $136.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $347.4k during the year ending 03/2023. 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
AZFIRSTS MISSION IS TO CARRY OUT CHARITABLE WORK IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS IN INSPIRING YOUNG STUDENTS IN AN APPRECIATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
F.I.R.S.T. (FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY) PRESENTS AN ENGINEERING CHALLENGE TO HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS WHERE STUDENTS BUILD ROBOTS FOR COMPETITION. IN 2022, REGIONAL EVENTS RETURNED TO IN-PERSON COMPETITION PLAY. FORTY-FOUR TEAMS REGISTERED TO PARTICIPATE IN TRADITIONALLY JUDGED AWARDS AND ROBOT CHALLENGES. ARIZONA HOSTED TWO IN-PERSON EVENTS, AZ WEST AT CACTUS HIGH SCHOOL IN GLENDALE, AND AZ VALLEY AT CHAPARRAL HIGH SCHOOL IN SCOTTSDALE. WINNERS OF THIS EVENT ADVANCED TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP IN HOUSTON, TX, AND BROADCASTED WORLDWIDE IN APRIL. THE TEAMS LEARN PROGRAMMING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, FUNDRAISING, PROBLEM-SOLVING AND OTHER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS.
DURING THE TAX YEAR TWO $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO THREE STUDENTS, TWO $2,000 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO FOUR STUDENTS , ONE $2,500 SCHOLARSHIP WAS AWARDED TO 1 STUDENT; ONE $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP WAS AWARDED TO 1 STUDENT, AND TWO $500 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO 3 STUDENTS. THESE STUDENTS WERE ALL AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND PARTICIPATION IN THE FIRST ROBOTICS REGIONAL EVENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Richard Simoncic President Director | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
J Eric Bjornholt Vice President Treas | Officer | $0 | |
Brandon Harwood Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Alan Davis Secretary | Officer | $0 | |
Faridondin Lajvardi Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Richard Bowen Director | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $136,263 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $136,263 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $136,263 |
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. | $38,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $308,857 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $347,357 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $348,844 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $348,844 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $348,844 |
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 | $348,844 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $348,844 |