Build a better future with FIRST

Help us "to transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders." - Dean Kamen, FIRST Founder

FIRST is the world’s leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education. We’re an inclusive, 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.

For 30 years, FIRST has combined the fun and excitement of traditional sports with the rigor of STEM learning and the inspiration that comes from community through programs that have a proven impact on learning, interest, and skill-building inside and outside of the classroom.

Will you support our mission and help make FIRST programs available to every student?

*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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this donation tax deductible?

How do you manage my donations?

You can find our state by state fundraising disclosures and registration information here 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. You can find our full privacy policy here.

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 remit to FIRST, Attn: Finance, 200 Bedford Street, Manchester, NH 03101 with the FIRST team number and location clearly noted in the memo line
To donate to a specific FIRST team by credit card, please call FIRST Finance at 1-800-871-8326 ext. 563
Check: (USD funds only drawn on a U.S. bank). Please make sure that all checks remitted state your Program and Team or Account Number to enable swift & proper crediting.

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 Operations box #845446
1 Cabot Road, Suite 202
Medford, MA 02155

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 at: https://www.firstinspires.org/find-local-support

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