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Foundation for Inspiration And

EIN 27-2657899 • 501(c)3 • Round Rock, TX

Profile

To build awareness, facilitate events and programs, and coordinate funding, professional development, education, and organization for texas public and private schools involved with robotics programs offered by u.s. First.

2541 South Ih-35 Suite 200-263Round Rock, TX 78664

www.firstintexas.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

25th percentile

-7.7%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$125,000

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

16th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Down

$885,434

Down $105,425 (-11%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$346,238

Up $180,894 (+109%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$539,196

Down $286,319 (-35%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,276,614

Up $544,793 (+20%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$3,529,653

Up $796,432 (+29%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$253,039

Down $251,639 (-17974%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth16th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $10,130Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $10,1302011Assets 2012: $12,457Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $12,4572012Assets 2013: $89,565Liabilities 2013: $68,127Net Assets 2013: $21,4382013Assets 2014: $140,475Liabilities 2014: $60,788Net Assets 2014: $79,6872014Assets 2015: $380,018Liabilities 2015: $149,993Net Assets 2015: $230,0252015Assets 2016: $446,013Liabilities 2016: $60,690Net Assets 2016: $385,3232016Assets 2017: $533,530Liabilities 2017: $162,078Net Assets 2017: $371,4522017Assets 2018: $420,176Liabilities 2018: $136,287Net Assets 2018: $283,8892018Assets 2019: $947,347Liabilities 2019: $186,009Net Assets 2019: $761,3382019Assets 2023: $990,859Liabilities 2023: $165,344Net Assets 2023: $825,5152023Assets 2024: $885,434Liabilities 2024: $346,238Net Assets 2024: $539,1962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$885,434
Liabilities$346,238
Net Assets$539,196
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $797,0322011Expenses 2012: $820,6592012Expenses 2013: $835,0372013Revenue 2014: $705,691Expenses 2014: $647,442Net Income 2014: $58,2492014Revenue 2015: $1,375,199Expenses 2015: $1,224,861Net Income 2015: $150,3382015Revenue 2016: $1,426,693Expenses 2016: $1,271,395Net Income 2016: $155,2982016Revenue 2017: $2,026,501Expenses 2017: $2,040,372Net Income 2017: -$13,8712017Revenue 2018: $2,208,599Expenses 2018: $2,296,162Net Income 2018: -$87,5632018Revenue 2019: $2,927,837Expenses 2019: $2,450,388Net Income 2019: $477,4492019Revenue 2023: $2,731,821Expenses 2023: $2,733,221Net Income 2023: -$1,4002023Revenue 2024: $3,276,614Expenses 2024: $3,529,653Net Income 2024: -$253,0392024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,276,614
Expenses$3,529,653
Net Income-$253,039
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$885,434
Liabilities
$346,238
Net assets
$539,196
Revenue
$3,276,614
Expenses
$3,529,653
Net income
-$253,039
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.35$0.54$3.28$3.53$0.25
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.17$0.83$2.73$2.73$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.19$0.76$2.93$2.45$0.48
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.14$0.28$2.21$2.30$0.09
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.16$0.37$2.03$2.04$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.06$0.39$1.43$1.27$0.16
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.15$0.23$1.38$1.22$0.15
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.06$0.08$0.71$0.65$0.06
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.07$0.02$0.84
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.82
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.80
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Nov 21, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$3,276,614
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To build awareness, facilitate events and programs, and coordinate funding, professional development, education, and organization for texas public and private schools involved with robotics programs offered by us first.

First in texas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation dedicated to empowering and equipping students across texas for success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (stem) fields. Our mission is to support first robotics teams, facilitate professional stem activities, provide comprehensive educator training, and organize inclusive events, all with a strong emphasis on enhancing accessibility for low-income and underrepresented students in texas. Through our efforts, we aim to foster a transformative educational experience that enables students to develop critical skills, ignite their passion for stem, and unlock their full potential as the next generation stem workforce.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$771,563$560,147▼ $211,416
Accounts Receivable$180,816$258,615▲ $77,799
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$31,187$49,866▲ $18,679
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,328$2,041▲ $713
Total Assets$990,859$885,434▼ $105,425
Other Assets Total$5,965$14,765▲ $8,800
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$138,156$346,238▲ $208,082
Other Liabilities$27,188--
Total Liabilities$165,344$346,238▲ $180,894
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$608,715$539,196▼ $69,519
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$216,800--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$825,515$539,196▼ $286,319
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$990,859$885,434▼ $105,425

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$49,866$74,432$124,298
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jason ArmsExecutive DiFT$125,000$125,000
Angela JamesFinance ManaFT$85,000$85,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eric Van GernerenPresident
Amy BatesBod
Cindy StrongBod
Jeff FleeceBod
Kazique PrinceBod
Shawn PrestonBod
Stefanie BreyerBod
Steve SchafferBod
Len RucinskiTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,033,700
Program Service Revenue
$1,223,802
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$19,112
All Other Contributions
$2,033,700
Change in Net Assets
$-253,039
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,692,362
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$837,291
Total Fundraising Expense$2,290
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$456,678--$456,678
Occupancy$412,804--$412,804
Fees for Services Other$286,749$62,113-$348,862
Information Technology$262,663$36,557-$299,220
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$210,000-$210,000
Travel$179,353$12,788-$192,141
Other Expenses$170,670-$1,973$172,643
All Other Expenses$114,701$259$317$115,277
Other Employee Benefits$83,180$26,024-$109,204
Fees for Services Accounting$10,074$99,123-$109,197
Payroll Taxes$37,432$23,977-$61,409
Fees for Services Legal-$21,208-$21,208
Conferences and Meetings$20,621--$20,621
Advertising$19,814$485-$20,299
Depreciation Depletion-$19,940-$19,940
Office Expenses-$17,961-$17,961
Insurance-$14,040-$14,040
Total Functional Expenses$2,982,888$544,475$2,290$3,529,653
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The board reviews the form 990 before filing to the irs.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“An annual disclosure statement is required by all interested persons, such as officers and board members. Potential and ongoing conflicts are reviewed at the board or committee where an attempt is first made to prevent them. However, if the conflicted transactions result in the organization's best interest, efforts will be made to safeguard against the conflicts affecting the decision making.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“First in texas contracted with cognos hr for peo services. First in texas evaluated all employee compensation packages based on current market conditions using comparability data for the appropriate position and industry.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“All documents are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Foundation for Inspiration & Recogn
EIN
27-2657899
Phone
8175074875
Address
2186 JACKSON KELLER ROAD SUITE 2132, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78213

Signing Officer

Name
Jason Arms
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8175074875
Signed
2024-11-21

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jason Arms
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
16
Volunteers
300

Preparer

Firm
Brytebridge Consulting LLC
Address
7021 UNIVERSITY BLVD, WINTER PARK, FL 32792-6719
Preparer
Ariana Stubbs
Phone
8778579002
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“First in texas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation dedicated to empowering and equipping students across texas for success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (stem) fields. Our mission is to support first robotics teams, facilitate professional stem activities, provide comprehensive educator training, and organize inclusive events, all with a strong emphasis on enhancing accessibility for low-income and underrepresented students in texas. Through our efforts, we aim to foster a transformative educational experience that enables students to develop critical skills, ignite their passion for stem, and unlock their full potential as the next generation stem workforce.”

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