Hawaii First Robotics
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$174K
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
10
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Hawaii First Robotics?
Hawaii First Robotics is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by The Argosy Foundation ($64K), Hawaii Academy of Science ($50K), For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) ($29K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $174K in grants to Hawaii First Robotics between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Argosy Foundation | $64,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hawaii Academy of Science | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | $28,932 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| RM Towill Foundation | $15,500 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Alaska Airlines Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Schuler Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $95K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $24K.
What grants has Hawaii First Robotics received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | Program Support | $18,932 |
| 2025 | RM Towill Foundation | CHARITABLE - GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Argosy Foundation | STEM PROJECT | $64,000 |
| 2024 | Alaska Airlines Foundation | FIRST prepares young people for the future through a suite of inclusive, team-based robotics programs for ages 4-18 (PreK-12). Our programs are suitable for schools or structured afterschool activities and receive support from a vast network of volunteers, educators, and sponsor/donors. Because our programs are More Than Robots, FIRST participants are guided by a signature set of Core Values to conduct research, fundraise, design, build, and showcase their achievements. Our thrilling, sports-like challenges build their self-confidence and collaborative problem-solving skills and have a proven and lasting impact on STEM learning and interest. Our participants and alumni gain access to education and career discovery opportunities, connections to exclusive scholarships and employers, and a place in the FIRST community for life. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | Program Support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | RM Towill Foundation | CHARITABLE - GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Schuler Family Foundation | N/A | $1,000 |
| 2023 | RM Towill Foundation | CHARITABLE - GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2022 | RM Towill Foundation | CHARITABLE - GENERAL | $2,500 |
| 2020 | Hawaii Academy of Science | TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR K-12 STUDENTS IN HAWAII TO TAKE PART IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND COMPETITIONS. THE FUNDING PROVIDES RESOURCES NEEDED TO STUDY/ASSESS HOW PARTICIPATING IN THE STEM ORGANIZATION IMPACTS A PERSON'S COLLEGE AND CAREER CHOICES. | $50,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Hawaii First Robotics?
Hawaii First Robotics is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by The Argosy Foundation ($64K), Hawaii Academy of Science ($50K), For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) ($29K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $174K in grants to Hawaii First Robotics between 2020–2025.
Who is Hawaii First Robotics's largest funder?
The Argosy Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Hawaii First Robotics, with $64K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Hawaii First Robotics received?
IRS 990 filings record $174K in grants to Hawaii First Robotics across 10 grants from 6 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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