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Build a better future with FIRST®
FIRST® is the world’s leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education. We’re a welcoming, global robotics community working together to prepare young people for the future. Whether it’s finding their people or finding their path, FIRST students gain the skills and confidence to forge ahead and build their future. Will you support our mission and help make FIRST programs available to every student?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this donation tax deductible?
FIRST is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law (EIN # 22-2990908). To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
How do you manage my donations?
You can review our state by state fundraising disclosures and registration information and FIRST has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. That puts us among the just 1 percent of charities that have received the independent evaluator’s highest ratings.
What do you do with my information?
We will not sell, share or trade our donors' names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations. Read the FIRST Privacy Policy.
Is my donation secure?
Absolutely. The security and confidentiality of your information is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL (secure socket layer) technology to protect your information and provide a safe and secure environment for online donations. We will not sell, trade or share your personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations, and we will only share personal information if you have given us specific permission to do so.
Do I get a receipt?
A donation receipt will be sent to you at the email address you provide on this form. Please be sure to keep a copy of your receipt for tax purposes. If you select a recurring donation, you will be sent an individual receipt each month when your donation is processed.
How can I make a donation on behalf of a specific FIRST team?
For all team specific payment options, please see pricing & payment page.
- To donate to a specific team by check, please make sure that all checks remitted state your Program and Team or Account Number to enable swift & proper crediting. (USD funds only drawn on a U.S. bank)
Regular Check
Make payable to: FIRST
Attn: PO Box 845446
Boston, MA 02284-5446
For Checks that need to be Overnighted
Make payable to: FIRST
Attn: Lockbox Processing #845446
10 Dan Road
Canton, MA 02021 - To donate to a specific FIRST team by credit card, please complete and submit a Credit Card Payment Request Form to obtain a secure payment link.
How can I make a donation on behalf of a specific FIRST region?
Thank you for supporting our local FIRST affiliates! You can find local FIRST partners around the world by visiting our Find Local Support page.
I have another question about supporting FIRST, who can I contact?
If you can't find an answer to your question here, please feel free to contact Mark Giordono, VP of Development at mgiordono@firstinspires.org or +1.603.206.2417
How do I become a Legacy Donor?
With a planned gift to FIRST, you can combine your desire to give to charity with your overall financial, tax, and estate planning goals. Contact us via email or call us at 1-800-871-8326 to discuss your legacy today.
How do I donate Stock, Crypto, DAFs, Check by Mail, Credit card over the phone?
There are a variety of ways for an individual to donate to the FIRST mission. Visit More Ways to Give for details on how to donate via stock, cryptocurrency, DAFs, check by mail, or credit card over the phone.
How do I manage my monthly donations?
To update your monthly gift, please email us at donations@firstinspires.org. Alternatively, you can cancel the contribution and create a new gift.
What is your Gift Acceptance Policy?
*Please note: 100% of these funds benefit the FIRST Annual Fund and mission as a not-for-profit organization; the donations are unrestricted and cannot be raised for any individual participant or team. Please refer to the FAQ for details on payments to teams and click here for regranting policies. Please support our local FIRST regions – click here to find contact info for our FIRST Program Delivery Partners around the world.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Increase the impact of your donation or volunteer time with a corporate matching gift!
Many employers will match your financial gifts and volunteer hours. Thanks to the generosity of FIRST corporate supporters, employees have the option of doubling or even tripling their donation through the Matching Gift program. Find out if your employer will match your contribution!
Companies registered through the program use various procedures by which employees can request matching gifts. Contact your employer for details.
