Firewheel STEM Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$677K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
25
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Firewheel STEM Institute?
Firewheel STEM Institute is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Charities Aid Foundation America ($339K), Arizona Community Foundation ($79K), Phoenix Community Development and Investment Corporation ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $677K in grants to Firewheel STEM Institute between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $338,911 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $79,175 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| Phoenix Community Development and Investment Corporation | $70,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | $51,375 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Rogers Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Raza Development Fund Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Thunderbirds Charities | $20,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Valley of the Sun United Way | $15,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Sanghi Family Foundation | $12,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Arizona Cardinals Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2019) to $206K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $206K.
What grants has Firewheel STEM Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $137,466 |
| 2025 | The Rogers Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Sanghi Family Foundation | STEM Program | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Arizona Community Foundation | SSPF STEM CENTER ROBOTICS PROGRAM | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $80,000 |
| 2024 | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | Program Support | $20,250 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth Development | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Valley of the Sun United Way | Program Support | $5,500 |
| 2023 | Arizona Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,175 |
| 2023 | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | Program Support | $14,125 |
| 2023 | Valley of the Sun United Way | Program Support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Phoenix Community Development and Investment Corporation | FUNDING WILL BE USED TO DELIVER STEM PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE PARTICIPATION AND COMPETITION IN THE FIRST LEGO LEAGUE, FIRST TECHNICAL CHALLENGE, FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION, NATIONAL UNDERWATER ROBOTICS COMPETITION, AND ROBOSUB UNDERWATER CHALLENGES. SI SE PUEDE WILL INTRODUCE, EXPOSE AND ENGAGE 450 STUDENTS TO STEM. | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $41,168 |
| 2022 | Thunderbirds Charities | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2022 | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | Program Support | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $40,527 |
| 2021 | Arizona Cardinals Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Arizona Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| 2020 | Arizona Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $40,250 |
| 2020 | Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable Donation | $39,750 |
| 2020 | Raza Development Fund Inc | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Phoenix Community Development and Investment Corporation | FUNDING WILL BE UTILIZED TO SUSTAIN AND GROW ALL SIX SI SE PUEDE ROBOTICS PROGRAMS. | $20,000 |
| 2020 | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | Program Support | $7,000 |
| 2019 | Arizona Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Firewheel STEM Institute?
Firewheel STEM Institute is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Charities Aid Foundation America ($339K), Arizona Community Foundation ($79K), Phoenix Community Development and Investment Corporation ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $677K in grants to Firewheel STEM Institute between 2019–2025.
Who is Firewheel STEM Institute's largest funder?
Charities Aid Foundation America is the largest recorded funder of Firewheel STEM Institute, with $339K across 5 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Firewheel STEM Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $677K in grants to Firewheel STEM Institute across 25 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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