Nyc First Inc.

“The organization has four members who were elected by the sole incorporator.”

“THE MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPOINT INDIVIDUALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 9 THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS CANNOT BE REACHED AT THE ORGANIZATION'S MAILING ADDRESS: Allen Weinberg McKinsey & Co. 55 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10024 Michael Dubno 53 West 68th Street New York, NY 10023 Larry Cohen AllianceBernstein 1345 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10105”

“The form 990 is prepared by a third party. The form 990 goes through a detailed review internally by management. Once the return has gone through this review, the final form 990 is distributed via email to each member of the board of directors with a recommendation to file the return with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy is sent to every member, director and committee member and signed on an annual basis. In connection with the policy, interested persons must disclose the existence of a conflict and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the members, directors, and committee members. Interested person will not be present at committee meetings regarding the proposed transaction or arrangement. To ensure the charity operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews of this policy are conducted. The periodic reviews may, but need not, use outside advisors, but their use will not relieve the governing board of its responsibilities for ensuring the period reviews are conducted.”

“All documents are available upon request.”

“The Executive Director of the organization is paid by a separate not-for-profit organization that is considered unrelated for tax purposes. Approximately 90% of the services provided by the Executive Director is related to responsibilities required by the filing organization. Total compensation received by the Executive Director has been allocated in Part VII to report the portion relating to services provided to the filing organization.”

“To inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.”

“Nyc first manages all four first programs (first lego league junior, first lego league, first tech challenge and first robotics competition) serving students ages 6 to 18 in the boroughs of nyc as well as some of the surrounding metropolitan area. Each of the programs is designed to provide innovative skill building in science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on, team based activities. Most of the activity takes place as after school programs with some community based activities and some in classroom training. Nyc first coordinates events throughout the nyc metro area where students exhibit and compete with their robots. In the fiscal year ending june 30, 2016, 15 qualifying tournaments, two expos, three championship tournaments and over a dozen outreach events were held. Technical training and professional development sessions were also held including two 3 day professional development sessions for 50 nyc public middle school teachers. Nyc first works with teachers, coaches, parents, corporate volunteers and university students to develop and sustain teams. Weekend and evening workshops were led by staff and volunteers in the months leading up to competition (october through february.) there were nearly 400 teams in the nyc region in 2016 impacting over 5000 students. More than 500 volunteers worked with students through mentoring, training and volunteering at events.”

“NYC FIRST Inc. has a close connection to FIRST (Foundation for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a separate not-for-profit organization that is considered unrelated for tax purposes. NYC FIRST is the official representative of all FIRST programs in New York City. NYC First enters into agreements with FIRST that outlines its roles and responsibilities to further the mission of FIRST. Through these various agreements, the two organizations participate in transactions including grants, sharing of event revenue, and the sharing of certain administrative services.”