See Mission statement on Schedule O, pg. 146.The mission of FIRST is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, 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.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 16 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $393k
- Bonus
- $73k
- Other
- $248
- Benefits
- $61k
- Base
- $288k
- Bonus
- $43k
- Other
- $87
- Benefits
- $39k
- Base
- $228k
- Bonus
- $25k
- Other
- $87
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $209k
- Bonus
- $23k
- Other
- $133
- Benefits
- $4k
- Base
- $170k
- Bonus
- $19k
- Other
- $58
- Benefits
- $37k
- Base
- $202k
- Bonus
- $22k
- Other
- $52
- Benefits
- $933
- Base
- $195k
- Bonus
- $17k
- Other
- $58
- Benefits
- $932
- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
- $16k
- Other
- $54
- Benefits
- $50k
- Base
- $147k
- Bonus
- $16k
- Other
- $381
- Benefits
- $42k
- Base
- $183k
- Bonus
- $20k
- Other
- $58
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $167k
- Bonus
- $18k
- Other
- $87
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- $19k
- Other
- $87
- Benefits
- $3k
- Base
- $161k
- Bonus
- $14k
- Other
- $381
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $163k
- Bonus
- $14k
- Other
- $58
- Benefits
- $866
- Base
- $54k
- Bonus
- $14k
- Other
- $103k
- Benefits
- $475
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Secretary, CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $393k | $73k | $248 | $61k | $540k $583k |
Executive VP & COO 75th to 90th percentile | $288k | $43k | $87 | $39k | $383k $413k |
Chief Information Officer 75th to 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $228k | $25k | $87 | $19k | $282k $305k |
Vp, Development Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $209k | $23k | $133 | $4k | $246k $265k |
Vp, Marketing & Communications Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $170k | $19k | $58 | $37k | $236k $255k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | $202k | $22k | $52 | $933 | $235k $254k |
Vp, Program Delivery Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $195k | $17k | $58 | $932 | $222k $240k |
Senior Director, Frc & Ftc Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $142k | $16k | $54 | $50k | $214k $232k |
Sr Dir, School Engagement & Edu. Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $147k | $16k | $381 | $42k | $213k $230k |
Chief People Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $183k | $20k | $58 | $1k | $212k $229k |
Vp, Social Impact & Engagement Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $167k | $18k | $87 | $19k | $209k $226k |
Chief Sourcing Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $175k | $19k | $87 | $3k | $206k $223k |
Senior Director, Fll Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $161k | $14k | $381 | $14k | $197k $213k |
Senior Director, Engineering Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $163k | $14k | $58 | $866 | $182k $196k |
Past Director, Global Field Ops Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $54k | $14k | $103k | $475 | $176k $190k |
Vp, Risk Mgmt/gen Cnsl Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $142k $154k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 20 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
Based on 1,078 science & technology organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 7%
from 2023
From $506k in 2023 to $540k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 7% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue held roughly steady.
- Chief Information Officer pay rose 7% from 2023 to 2024.
- Vice President pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)
What does the Chief Executive Officer of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) received $540,092 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)'s revenue and expenses?
In 2024, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) reported $84.9M in total revenue and $88.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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