First New Hampshire Robotics
Responsible for overseeing and supporting all New Hampshire first teams and events. It is on-the-ground, working with schools, school districts, businesses, and commmunities to ensure that as many nh students as possible benefit from the first experience.
First New Hampshire Robotics at a glance
In short: First New Hampshire Robotics gave $8K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $8,000
- -67.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,000
- -3.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $392,630
- -3.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who First New Hampshire Robotics funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Littleton High School ($8K).
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
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $25K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Littleton High School Littleton, NH | Grant to Support FRC 8421 | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $392,630 | $298,884 | $270,931 | $8,000 | 1 | $37 |
| 2025 | $407,920 | $388,413 | $533,777 | $24,742 | 3 | $50 |
| 2024 | $722,182 | $716,082 | $454,075 | $7,500 | 1 | $52 |
| 2023 | $245,170 | $264,070 | $288,474 | $14,000 | Total only | $32 |
| 2022 | $269,573 | $537,657 | $371,405 | $2,000 | Total only | $26 |
| 2021 | $103,321 | $341,682 | $246,039 | $4,000 | Total only | $16 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About First New Hampshire Robotics
Based on IRS filings
First New Hampshire Robotics is a public charity focused on Education, based in Nashua, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $393K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $37.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
First New Hampshire Robotics is led by Kenneth R. St Hilaire, Executive Director since 2026 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kenneth R. St Hilaire
Executive Director
Director → Secretary, 2025
Secretary → Executive Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$33K (2023) → $36K (2026)
Kari Karwedsky
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Presher
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Langlois
Director
On filings since 2025
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Morris
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank G. Grossman
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brian Boyer (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer M. Morton (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $36K, to Kenneth R St Hilaire (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about First New Hampshire Robotics
How much does First New Hampshire Robotics give each year?
First New Hampshire Robotics gave $8K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $25K across 3 grants.
How large is First New Hampshire Robotics?
First New Hampshire Robotics reported $393K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $299K.
What is First New Hampshire Robotics?
First New Hampshire Robotics is a public charity focused on Education, based in Nashua, NH. It holds $393K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does First New Hampshire Robotics operate?
First New Hampshire Robotics has awarded grants in New Hampshire.
What is First New Hampshire Robotics's EIN?
First New Hampshire Robotics's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5435938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 18, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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