Wisconsin First Robotics Inc
To spread the reach of the first program through Wisconsin to provide k-12 student opportunities to develop skills in stem, business, teamwork and real world problem solving.
Wisconsin First Robotics Inc at a glance
In short: Wisconsin First Robotics Inc gave $81K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,230
- +261.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,246
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,730
- Total assets
- $649,371
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wisconsin First Robotics Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (First) ($33K). Together the top 5 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2024) to $81K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (First) Manchester, NH | First Robotics Program | $33,000 |
| Elmbrook School District Elm Grove, WI | First Robotics Program | $17,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee, WI | First Robotics Program | $14,730 |
| Milwaukee Robotics Academy Milwaukee, WI | First Robotics Program | $10,500 |
| Hamilton School District Sussex, WI | First Robotics Program | $6,000 |
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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 | $649,371 | $848,272 | $801,615 | $81,230 | 5 | $17,790 |
| 2024 | $578,771 | $759,880 | $656,235 | $22,500 | 2 | $5,073 |
| 2023 | $467,786 | $229,227 | $181,544 | $29,250 | 3 | $200 |
| 2022 | $433,578 | $392,775 | $11,550 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $38,878 | $39,599 | $721 | — | — | — |
About Wisconsin First Robotics Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin First Robotics Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Pewaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $649K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wisconsin First Robotics Inc is led by Renee Becker-Blau, President on every filing since 2024; 1 of 18 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Renee Becker-Blau
President
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$40K (2024) → $89K (2025)
Jeffrey Fenstermaker
Board Chairperson
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arrow Guetschow
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrin Rothe
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juli Pickering
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Fuhr
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Joestgen
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Volkening
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin Lee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bree Gahagan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Siemandel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyrie Lemahieu
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Samuels
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Hoage
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Woods
Past Secretary
Secretary → Past Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Cook
Secretary
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Jipp
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Schuff
Vice Chairperson
Interim President & Vice Chairperson → Interim President & Vice Ch, 2024
Interim President & Vice Ch → Vice Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Matt Reiland (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeff Fenstermaker (2021) — Chairperson
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 $89K, to Renee Becker-Blau (President).
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin First Robotics Inc
How much does Wisconsin First Robotics Inc give each year?
Wisconsin First Robotics Inc gave $81K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $23K across 2 grants.
What is Wisconsin First Robotics Inc's typical grant size?
Wisconsin First Robotics Inc's median grant in 2025 was $14,730, and its average grant was $16,246, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wisconsin First Robotics Inc give grants?
Wisconsin First Robotics Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Wisconsin First Robotics Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Wisconsin First Robotics Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "First Robotics Program" (5 grants).
Who are Wisconsin First Robotics Inc's largest grantees?
Wisconsin First Robotics Inc's largest 2025 grantees include For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (First) ($33,000), Elmbrook School District ($17,000) and Milwaukee Public Schools ($14,730), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wisconsin First Robotics Inc?
Wisconsin First Robotics Inc reported $649K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $848K.
What is Wisconsin First Robotics Inc?
Wisconsin First Robotics Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Pewaukee, WI. It holds $649K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Wisconsin First Robotics Inc's EIN?
Wisconsin First Robotics Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3733823. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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