Prepare kids to be STEAM leaders of the future through hands-on, team-based robotics programs that build STEM skills, confidence, mentorship, and inclusion.
Washington First Robotics’ giving is centered on after-school STEM programs for school-aged children across Washington, with grants flowing to school districts and high schools that support team-based robotics participation. The largest recent grant in the data was $59,637 to Federal Way School District for after school STEM programs, and other sizable awards went to Seattle Public Schools, Everett School District, and Auburn School District for the same purpose. That pattern shows a funder working through public-school partners to expand access to robotics and related STEM enrichment. The foundation’s support is tied to hands-on learning, mentorship, and inclusion rather than one-off enrichment events. Recent recipients include Puyallup School District and Highline School District, both funded for after school STEM programs, alongside Kent School District, which received $28,297. The grant list also includes a long tail of Washington districts and schools in cities such as Port Townsend, Oak Harbor, Tacoma, Vancouver, Kennewick, and Spokane, indicating a statewide reach within its local scope of giving. Washington First Robotics operates with annual grants of $1,116,125 and total assets of $3,260,955, and its grantmaking is organized around direct program support and project-specific funding for youth robotics participation.
After-school STEM programming is the clearest theme in the recent grants. Washington First Robotics gave $49,677 to Seattle Public Schools, $43,581 to Everett School District, and $43,286 to Auburn School District, each for support for after school STEM programs. Those awards show a consistent emphasis on school-linked enrichment rather than isolated sponsorships. The foundation also supports robotics access through team-based learning. Its active FIRST Washington Team Grants program provides limited grant funds to FIRST teams during the registration process to help cover team registration and competition costs, with some funds and eligibility restricted to FTC teams. In addition, the FIRST Inspires - Team Grants program administered by FIRST supports teams with equipment, registration, travel, and other team needs. A third strand is public-funding advocacy. Washington First Robotics is advocating for Washington State Legislature support to reinstate or provide operating funding for robotics teams statewide, linking its grantmaking to broader access for Washington students.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $15K, with a median of $12K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$12K
75th Percentile
$15K
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Washington First Robotics gives in a narrow band of grant sizes: the p25 is $9,968, the median is $12,001, and the p75 is $14,760. The recent grant list also shows larger school-district awards above that range, including several in the $40,000 to $60,000 tier. That suggests a mix of standard program grants and larger allocations to selected recipients. The pattern is recurring rather than one-off: the same program theme, after school STEM support, appears across many 2025 grants to different Washington schools and districts. The foundation is classified as a Regular Funder, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments. Its active grant programs include both unsolicited FIRST team grants and Washington Team Grants requested during registration.
Washington First Robotics gives almost entirely within Washington: 99% of its grants go to recipients in its HQ state, and the recipient-country distribution is 100% US. The recent grants list reaches across the state, with multiple awards in the Seattle area, Puget Sound suburbs, and eastern Washington. Cities and districts appearing in the grants include Federal Way, Seattle, Everett, Auburn, Puyallup, Kent, Tacoma, Bellevue, Spokane, Kennewick, and Vancouver. That spread suggests a statewide Washington footprint rather than a single metro focus.
Its recent grants overwhelmingly support after school STEM programs in Washington schools and districts. The foundation also operates team-grant programs tied to FIRST robotics, including support for registration, competition costs, equipment, travel, and team needs.
Typical grants are fairly compact: the p25 is $9,968, the median is $12,001, and the p75 is $14,760. The recent grant list also includes several larger school-district awards in the $40,000 to $60,000 range.
Its giving is overwhelmingly local. The geographic scope is listed as local, 99% of grants go to recipients in Washington, and the recipient-country distribution is entirely US-based.
Yes. FIRST Washington Team Grants accept requests during the FIRST Washington registration process, and FIRST Inspires - Team Grants are available to registered FIRST teams. Both are designed to help with team registration, competition, equipment, travel, and related needs.
It uses direct service, project-specific grants, and general operating support, with a strong emphasis on hands-on, team-based robotics programs for school-aged children and K-12 students.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Washington First Robotics that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: For FIRST Tech Challenge teams that register with FIRST Inspires and FIRST Washington and indicate interest in the FIRST Washington grant during registration.
Deadline: Registration period is May-September for the coming year.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SEATTLE, WA | $77,781 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| FEDERAL WAY SCHOOL DISTRICT | FEDERAL WAY, WA | $71,646 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| EVERETT SCHOOL DISTRICT | EVERETT, WA | $68,651 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT | BELLEVUE, WA | $64,433 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| ISSAQUAH SCHOOL DISTRICT | ISSAQUAH, WA | $56,027 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | RENTON, WA | $42,286 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT | AUBURN, WA | $37,243 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT | SPANAWAY, WA | $36,374 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| PUYALLUP SCHOOL DISTRICT | PUYALLUP, WA | $34,929 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | REDMOND, WA | $30,099 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT | LYNNWOOD, WA | $29,717 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| NORTHSHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT | BOTHELL, WA | $29,403 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| OLYMPIA SCHOOL DISTRICT | OLYMPIA, WA | $26,462 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| OAK HARBOR SCHOOL DISTRICT | OAK HARBOR, WA | $25,710 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| KENNEWICK SCHOOL DISTRICT | KENNEWICK, WA | $22,035 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT | PORT TOWNSEND, WA | $21,392 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| CENTRAL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | LIBERTY LAKE, WA | $19,395 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| MOSES LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT | MOSES LAKE, WA | $17,460 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| KETTLE FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT | KETTLE FALLS, WA | $17,121 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| BATTLE GROUND SCHOOL DISTRICT | BATTLE GROUND, WA | $16,796 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| SHELTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | SHELTON, WA | $16,622 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| TOUTLE LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT | TOUTLE LAKE, WA | $16,555 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| TACOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT | TACOMA, WA | $16,060 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | ARLINGTON, WA | $15,449 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT | GIG HARBOR, WA | $15,329 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT | VANCOUVER, WA | $15,100 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | BREMERTON, WA | $14,906 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT | DUVALL, WA | $14,335 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| NORTHPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT | NORTHPORT, WA | $13,063 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| WAPATO SCHOOL DISTRICT | WAPATO, WA | $12,905 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| SEQUIM SCHOOL DISTRICT | SEQUIM, WA | $12,686 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| SPOKANE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY | SPOKANE, WA | $12,661 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| MERCER ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT | MERCER ISLAND, WA | $12,589 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| PALOUSE SCHOOL DISTRICT | PALOUSE, WA | $12,463 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| WEST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | SPOKANE, WA | $12,407 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| SPOKANE SCHOOL DISTRICT | SPOKANE, WA | $12,266 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| TUKWILA SCHOOL DISTRICT | TUKWILA, WA | $11,960 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| COLFAX SCHOOL DISTRICT | COLFAX, WA | $11,912 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| MABTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | MABTON, WA | $11,874 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT | MOUNT VERNON, WA | $11,750 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| MEDICAL LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT | MEDICAL LAKE, WA | $11,385 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| RIDGEFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT | RIDGEFIELD, WA | $10,823 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| BAINBRIDGE ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT | BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | $10,822 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| SNOQUALMIE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | SNOQUALMIE, WA | $10,606 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | KENT, WA | $10,153 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| CHIMACUM SCHOOL DISTRICT | CHIMACUM, WA | $10,103 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| SHORELINE SCHOOL DISTRICT | SHORELINE, WA | $9,983 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| CHEHALIS SCHOOL DISTRICT | CHEHALIS, WA | $9,963 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| SUMNER-BONNEY LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT | SUMNER, WA | $9,893 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
| ENUMCLAW SCHOOL DISTRICT | ENUMCLAW, WA | $9,781 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS |
SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$77,781SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
FEDERAL WAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$71,646SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
EVERETT SCHOOL DISTRICT
$68,651SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$64,433SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
ISSAQUAH SCHOOL DISTRICT
$56,027SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
$42,286SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
$37,243SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT
$36,374SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
PUYALLUP SCHOOL DISTRICT
$34,929SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
$30,099SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT
$29,717SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
NORTHSHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$29,403SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
OLYMPIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
$26,462SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
OAK HARBOR SCHOOL DISTRICT
$25,710SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
KENNEWICK SCHOOL DISTRICT
$22,035SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT
$21,392SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
CENTRAL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$19,395SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
MOSES LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$17,460SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
KETTLE FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
$17,121SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
BATTLE GROUND SCHOOL DISTRICT
$16,796SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
SHELTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
$16,622SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
TOUTLE LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$16,555SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
TACOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT
$16,060SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
$15,449SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT
$15,329SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
$15,100SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
$14,906SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
$14,335SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
NORTHPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT
$13,063SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
WAPATO SCHOOL DISTRICT
$12,905SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
SEQUIM SCHOOL DISTRICT
$12,686SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
MERCER ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
$12,589SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
PALOUSE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$12,463SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
WEST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$12,407SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
SPOKANE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$12,266SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
TUKWILA SCHOOL DISTRICT
$11,960SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
COLFAX SCHOOL DISTRICT
$11,912SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
MABTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
$11,874SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT
$11,750SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
MEDICAL LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$11,385SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
RIDGEFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT
$10,823SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
$10,822SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
SNOQUALMIE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$10,606SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
$10,153SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
CHIMACUM SCHOOL DISTRICT
$10,103SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
SHORELINE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$9,983SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
CHEHALIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
$9,963SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
SUMNER-BONNEY LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$9,893SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
ENUMCLAW SCHOOL DISTRICT
$9,781SUPPORT FOR AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS
