FIRST California Robotics
To support education, access, growth and operation of programs across grades K-12 in California in areas of science and technology.
FIRST California Robotics at a glance
- Total assets
- $362,408
- -20.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $907,156
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $36
- -50.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,000,704
- +67.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to FIRST California Robotics
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from FIRST California Robotics
Who FIRST California Robotics funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Manchester, NH | Team kits and registration | $22,450 |
| First Manchester, NH | Team registrations | $13,800 |
| First Manchester, NH | Team registrations | $10,725 |
| First Manchester, NH | Team registrations | $8,646 |
| First Manchester, NH | Team registrations | $7,690 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $362,408 | $907,156 | $1,000,704 | — | — | $36 |
| 2024 | $455,955 | $811,252 | $597,741 | — | — | $73 |
| 2023 | $198,751 | $458,276 | $403,777 | — | — | $75 |
| 2022 | $101,378 | $304,387 | $226,852 | $63,311 | 5 | — |
About FIRST California Robotics
Based on IRS filings
FIRST California Robotics is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $362K in total assets. Net investment income was $36.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
FIRST California Robotics is led by David E. Berggren, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David E. Berggren
CEO
Chief Executive → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
John Rose
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Velma Lomax
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Janet C. McKinley (2022–2024) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about FIRST California Robotics
How large is FIRST California Robotics?
FIRST California Robotics reported $362K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $907K.
What is FIRST California Robotics?
FIRST California Robotics is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $362K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does FIRST California Robotics operate?
FIRST California Robotics has awarded grants in New Hampshire.
What is FIRST California Robotics's EIN?
FIRST California Robotics's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0920389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
Live grants for the work FIRST California Robotics funds
Youth Development Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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