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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1635446

AZFIRST

Tax-exempt · CHANDLER, AZ 85224

Financials

$136K$347K2022$222K$365K2023$247K$418K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AZFIRST by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$246,519$417,652-$171,133$34,817$0$34,817
March 31, 2024990$221,664$364,558-$142,894$205,951$0$205,951
March 31, 2023990$136,263$347,357-$211,094$348,844$0$348,844
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$246,519
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$65,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$417,652

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$205,951
Total assets, end of year
$34,817
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$34,817
Net assets without donor restrictions
$34,817
Gross receipts
$246,519
Employees
0
Volunteers
27
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
AZ

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
RICHARD SIMONCICPresident Director
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$3,454,439
J ERIC BJORNHOLTVice President Treas
Officer
0$0$1,879,083
ALAN DAVISSecretary
Officer
0$0$259,124
BRANDON HARWOODDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
FARIDONDIN LAJVARDIDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
RICHARD BOWENDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
CINDY STONGDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
RICHARD SIMONCICPresident Director
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$2,633,111
J ERIC BJORNHOLTVice President Treas
Officer
–$0$2,275,112
ALAN DAVISSecretary
Officer
–$0$320,593
BRANDON HARWOODDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
FARIDONDIN LAJVARDIDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
RICHARD BOWENDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
CINDY STONGDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
RICHARD SIMONCICPresident Director
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$2,930,708
J ERIC BJORNHOLTVice President Treas
Officer
–$0$2,872,993
ALAN DAVISSecretary
Officer
–$0$372,159
BRANDON HARWOODDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
FARIDONDIN LAJVARDIDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
RICHARD BOWENDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
CINDY STONGDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2355 W CHANDLER BLVD, CHANDLER, AZ 85224-6199
In care of
% J ERIC BJORNHOLT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
J Eric Bjornholt, 2355 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85224
Signed the 990
J ERIC BJORNHOLT, VP & Treasurer
Phone
(480) 792-7200

Mission

AZFirst's mission is to carry out charitable work in the community with a strong emphasis in inspiring young students in an appreciation of science and technology.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • AZFirsts primary purpose is to expand access to high quality STEM education, primarily through FIRST Robotics programs, across Arizona. In 2025, AZFirst served approximately 8,000 K-12 students, 1,500 volunteers, and 350 teams through statewide robotics competitions, team support services, and experiential engineering programs that emphasize hands-on learning, collaboration, and workforce-ready skills. During the year, AZFirst staff and volunteers helped plan, produce, and operate more than 30 official and off-season robotics events, including FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), FIRST LEGO League (FLL), and underwater robotics competitions.
    Expenses $352,652 · revenue $188,151
  • During the tax year two $2,500 scholarships were awarded to twelve students, two $2,000 scholarships were awarded to one student, two $500 scholarships were awarded to one student. These students were all awarded scholarships for their outstanding academic achievements and participation in the FIRST Robotics Regional Event.
    Expenses $65,000 · grants $65,000 · revenue $57,500
  • The employee supplemental assistance program was designed to provide an opportunity for individuals and organizations to make monetary donations to assist employees of Microchip Technology Incorporated in need of immediate assistance for reasons beyond the applicants control because of economic hardship and poverty.
    revenue $869

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-1635446
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2006
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$34,817
Income (IRS master file)
$246,519

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$246,519$417,652$34,817XML
990March 2024$221,664$364,558$205,951XML
990March 2023$136,263$347,357$348,844XML
990March 2022$176,160$190,410$559,937IRS
990March 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-1635446).

Questions about AZFIRST

What is the EIN of AZFIRST?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AZFIRST is 84-1635446.
Is AZFIRST tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to AZFIRST tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AZFIRST file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of AZFIRST due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AZFIRST last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AZFIRST?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names J Eric Bjornholt.
Who are the officers and directors of AZFIRST?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AZFIRST have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $246,519, expenses of $417,652 and total assets of $34,817 at year end.

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