Pennsylvania First Robotics
Pa first robotics advances the mission of promoting interest in science, technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM) in grades k-12 school students through participation in robotics
Pennsylvania First Robotics at a glance
In short: Pennsylvania First Robotics gave $46K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $23,000
- Median grant
- $23,000
- Total assets
- $290,617
- +208.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Pennsylvania First Robotics funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pittsburgh Public Schools ($36K). Together the top 2 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Public Schools Pittsburgh, PA | Provide Resources for Learning | $36,000 |
| The Hack Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Provide Resources for Learning | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $290,617 | $414,311 | $217,802 | $46,000 | 2 | $11 |
| 2024 | $94,108 | $174,247 | $145,309 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $65,170 | $41,767 | $49,467 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $72,870 | $31,015 | $32,002 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $73,857 | $57,356 | $11,660 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $28,161 | $53,173 | $49,995 | — | — | — |
About Pennsylvania First Robotics
Based on IRS filings
Pennsylvania First Robotics is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Landenberg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $291K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $11.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pennsylvania First Robotics is led by Thomas A. Zawislak, Chair & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas A. Zawislak
Chair & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jim Rumbaugh
Board Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Lena Kang
Board Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Priscilla Zawislak
Board Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Daphne Frownfelter
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: David W. Hackett (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: David Wall (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lise Hackett (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Patricia Zawislak (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rita Wall (2020–2021) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania First Robotics
How much does Pennsylvania First Robotics give each year?
Pennsylvania First Robotics gave $46K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Pennsylvania First Robotics?
Pennsylvania First Robotics reported $291K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $414K.
What is Pennsylvania First Robotics?
Pennsylvania First Robotics is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Landenberg, PA. It holds $291K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Pennsylvania First Robotics operate?
Pennsylvania First Robotics has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Pennsylvania First Robotics's EIN?
Pennsylvania First Robotics's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5560249. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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