Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics
The mission of first Indiana robotics is to inspire young people in Indiana to be science and technology leaders and innovators by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technologies skills that inspire innovation and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. Working closely with first (for inspiration and recognition of sciece and technology), our prek-12 robotics-based programs provide students a hands-on, mentor-led opportunity in project-based learning. We are committed to ensuring that every student in Indiana has access to a high quality first experience.
Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics at a glance
- Total assets
- $79,389
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $615,965
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,958
- Expenses (2025)
- $665,769
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics
FIN Community Showcase Pitch Competition
Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics
Amount
$1,500 (1st), $1,000 (2nd), $500 (3rd)
Deadline
Deadline not published
FIN Regional Team Support Grants
Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
FTC Rookie Grants
Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics
Amount
$500 total ($275 for National registration, $225 for product purchase)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $38K.
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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 | $79,389 | $615,965 | $665,769 | — | — | $1,958 |
| 2024 | $97,952 | $706,016 | $698,002 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $98,548 | $342,326 | $622,374 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $379,411 | $336,868 | $412,768 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $448,950 | $204,568 | $288,007 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $539,304 | $463,633 | $278,552 | $37,514 | 5 | — |
About Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics
Based on IRS filings
Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $79K in total assets. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics is led by Ashley Robbins, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ashley Robbins
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$64K (2024) → $86K (2025)
Lisa Porat
Chairman
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dimple Shah
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Baker
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Burke
Director
Director → Education Committee Chair, 2024
Education Committee Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Dewey
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Doherty
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Elder
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Spindler
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mady Stricker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Carlile
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karla Tugan
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Bravo Hochstein
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Amy Liimatta (2021–2024) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Brad Thompson (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Phil Rowland (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Bill Dyer (2024) — Director
- Former: Renee Becker (2024) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Renee Becker-Blau (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Caitlin Sheesley-Brown (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Brett Breedlove (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Hugh Meyer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Logan Byers (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Mary Rinehart (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Terri Talbert-Hatch (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Smith (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Nathan Petrie (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Andrea Pluckabum (2020) — Director
- Former: Chelsea Bowen (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Darrin Wilcoxson (2020) — Director
- Former: Liz Smith (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $86K, to Ashley Robbins (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics
How large is Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics?
Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics reported $79K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $616K.
What is Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics?
Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $79K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics operate?
Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics has awarded grants in Indiana, New Hampshire.
What is Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics's EIN?
Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4639053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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