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For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First

To inspire youth to become science and technology leaders and innovators.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First is a science technology organization based in MANCHESTER, United States. Annual revenue: $73.0 million. EIN: 222990908.

Founded
Headquarters
Manchester, NH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U400
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

To inspire youth to become science and technology leaders and innovators.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U400
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 9 SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive industrialization, and foster innovation.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.52%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Manchester, NH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 222990908. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $85M in annual revenue. 152 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 89/100.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First is located in Manchester, NH, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.

Based on official tax filings, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First has $85M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $85M in annual revenue. The organization has 152 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First is a science technology organization based in MANCHESTER, United States. Annual revenue: $73.0 million. EIN: 222990908. For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $85M is well above the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First are generally tax-deductible in the United States. For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 222990908, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

DA
Danielle Pliska
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy L••• H•••
Chief People Officer
BL
Blake M••••
Board Member
BR
Brooke B•••
VP, Marketing & Communications
CH
Christopher M••••
Secretary, CEO
CH
Christopher R•••
Executive VP & COO
CL
Clelia A••• M••••••
Sir Dir, Research & Evaluation
CO
Collin C F••••
Senior Director, FRC
DA
Danielle M P•••••
Vice President, Finance
DA
Danielle P•••••
Chief Financial Officer
DA
Dantaya W•••••••
Board Member (started 4/2024)
DA
David S•••••
Board Member
DE
Dean K••••
Founder & Board Member
DR
Dr D••••• E B••••
Vice Chair
DR
Dr E•••• V•• D•••
Board Member (started 4/2024)
DR
Dr L••••• L•••••
Chair
DR
Dr M•••••• S••••
Board Member
DR
Dr P••• E J•••••
Board Member
DR
Dr R•••• N C••••
Board Member
DR
Dr V•••••• W•••••••••
Treasurer
ER
Erica N••••• F•••••
Past VP, Global Field Operation
FR
Frank M••••••
Senior Director, FRC
GE
General J•••• W•••••••••••
Board Member
GR
Grace J••••• W•••
Board Member
JA
Janell N••••• C•••••
VP, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
JO
John E A••••
Past Board Member (Termed 4/22/22)
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$84.9M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$84.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$87.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$73.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$44.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$78.7M revenue
FY2020
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Form filed
$87.2M revenue
FY2019
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Form filed
$77.4M revenue
FY2018
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Form filed
$71.5M revenue
FY2017
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Form filed
$68.8M revenue
FY2016
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology … This page 84 $84.9 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Gordon Research Conferences 89 $62.0 million -
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences 89 $29.7 million -
Center for Environmental Health Monitoring and Management 89 $13.1 million -
Public Policy Institute of California 89 $36.4 million -
Mcnc 89 $74.1 million -
Wiscnet 89 $10.6 million -
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation 89 $12.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 152 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First

What is For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First?
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Manchester, United States. For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First is a science technology organization based in MANCHESTER, United States. Annual revenue: $73.0 million. EIN: 222990908.
When was For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First founded?
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First was founded in 1989.
Who leads For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First?
Danielle Pliska serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First located?
Headquartered in Manchester, United States.
What is For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First trustworthy?
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First's registration number?
IRS EIN: 222990908.
What is For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First's website?
http://www.firstinspires.org