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 $25K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,742
- +229.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,247
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $407,920
- -43.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who First New Hampshire Robotics funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lancaster Elementary School ($9K). Together the top 3 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $25K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Elementary School Lancaster, NH | Grant to Support Team 104553 | $8,742 |
| Littleton High School Littleton, NH | Grant to Support FRC 8421 | $8,000 |
| White Mountain Regional School District Whitefiled NH, NH | Grant to Support FRC 7907 | $8,000 |
Ready to take the next step with First New Hampshire Robotics?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $408K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $50.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
First New Hampshire Robotics is led by Kari Karwedsky, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
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
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth R. St Hilaire
Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$33K (2023) → $36K (2025)
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, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to Kenneth R St Hilaire (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about First New Hampshire Robotics
How much does First New Hampshire Robotics give each year?
First New Hampshire Robotics gave $25K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
What is First New Hampshire Robotics's typical grant size?
First New Hampshire Robotics's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $8,247, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does First New Hampshire Robotics give grants?
First New Hampshire Robotics gives mostly in New Hampshire: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does First New Hampshire Robotics give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on First New Hampshire Robotics's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is First New Hampshire Robotics?
First New Hampshire Robotics reported $408K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $388K.
What is First New Hampshire Robotics?
First New Hampshire Robotics is a public charity focused on Education, based in Nashua, NH. It holds $408K in total assets as of 2025.
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 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in First New Hampshire Robotics's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Concord, NH
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation supports nonprofits and students in New Hampshire across areas including health, education, housing, the environment, arts and civic life. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, while its Responsive Grants offer eligible nonprofits up to $10,000; applications are accepted through that program on a rolling basis.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
949
Total Given
$59.7M
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)
Manchester, NH
FIRST funds youth robotics and STEM programs, primarily through support for regional FIRST organizations and team grants for costs such as registration, equipment, travel, and events. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,050 to $1,404,497, with a median of $10,550; its programs and grantmaking reach the U.S. and internationally, though some opportunities are location-restricted. The profile describes specific sponsor-funded team grant opportunities and application processes but does not state whether FIRST accepts unsolicited requests generally.
Assets
$73.0M
Grants
847
Total Given
$21.8M
Mascoma Bank Foundation
Lebanon, NH
The foundation supports education, social services, arts, and healthcare, among other community needs, for organizations within Mascoma Bank’s lending area. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000; funding went mainly to organizations in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. It accepts applications through the Mascoma Bank website and considers them quarterly.
Assets
$7.2M
Grants
35
Total Given
$499K
Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation
Rye, NH
Assets
$11.1M
Grants
194
Total Given
$350K
The Robert and Joyce Oberkotter Family
Newport, NH
The Robert and Joyce Oberkotter Family funds scholarships for eligible high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education and school programs that support extracurricular activities and underfunded areas such as music, art, and athletics. Recent grants ranged from $4,000 to $50,000, with a median of $4,000; giving is concentrated in New Hampshire, with additional support in Vermont and Rhode Island. Scholarship application instructions are published on its website; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests for other grants.
Assets
$14.2M
Grants
189
Total Given
$810K
Emily Landecker Foundation Inc
Hanover, NH
The Emily Landecker Foundation supports charitable, educational, environmental, agricultural, transportation, and community-service organizations, primarily in New Hampshire’s and Vermont’s Upper Connecticut River Valley. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $1.6 million, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$37.2M
Grants
113
Total Given
$4.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in New Hampshire
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from First New Hampshire Robotics's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
First New Hampshire Robotics down — hundreds of funders to go?