2026-02-13T15:32:00-06:00 2025-03-31 990 2024-04-01 841635446 AZFirst % J Eric Bjornholt AZFI 4807927200 2355 W Chandler Blvd Chandler AZ 85224 J ERIC BJORNHOLT VP & Treasurer 4807927200 2026-02-13 true 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z J Eric Bjornholt 2355 W Chandler Blvd Chandler AZ 85224 246519 false X www.azfirst.org X 2004 AZ AZFirsts 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 7 4 0 27 0 0 221664 246519 0 0 0 221664 246519 55500 65000 0 0 0 0 309058 352652 364558 417652 -142894 -171133 205951 34817 0 205951 34817 X 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. false false 352652 188151 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. 65000 65000 57500 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. 869 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. 417652 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 0 0 true 0 false false false false false false false false false X 7 4 false false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false AZ X Microchip Technology Inc 4807927200 2355 W Chandler Blvd Chandler AZ 85224 X RICHARD SIMONCIC President Director 0.00 40.00 X X 0 3454439 0 J ERIC BJORNHOLT Vice President Treas 0.00 40.00 X 0 1879083 0 ALAN DAVIS Secretary 0.00 40.00 X 0 259124 0 BRANDON HARWOOD Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 FARIDONDIN LAJVARDI Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD BOWEN Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CINDY STONG Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 5592646 0 0 false true false 246519 246519 0 246519 0 0 0 65000 65000 352652 352652 417652 417652 0 0 205951 34817 205951 34817 0 0 X 205951 34817 205951 34817 205951 34817 205951 34817 -171133 0 X false false false X 136707 176160 136263 221664 246519 917313 136707 176160 136263 221664 246519 917313 0 0 0 0 0 0 917313 136707 176160 136263 221664 246519 917313 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 X Part VI line 11b board meeting was held in January 2026 and therefore, the board Part VI line 11b was not able to review the return at that time. A copy was Part VI line 11b distributed to all board members via email before the return was Part VI line 11b filed in February 2026. Part VII Each officer is employed by the related organization, Part VII Microchip Technology Inc., and devotes an estimated average Part VII of 40 hours per week to that employer. Their work for AZFirst Part VII is performed in a volunteer, uncompensated capacity. Schedule J The officers of AZFirst are full-time employees of Microchip Schedule J Technology Inc. and receive all of their compensation from Schedule J Microchip. AZFirst does not compensate these individuals in Schedule J any form, nor does it reimburse Microchip for any portion of Schedule J their salaries, benefits, or related expenses. Consistent with Schedule J IRS instructions, AZFirst is required to report compensation Schedule J paid by a related organization to individuals who serve as Schedule J officers or directors of AZFirst. Accordingly, compensation Schedule J amounts shown in Column (E) of Part VII and in Schedule J Schedule J reflect compensation paid solely by Microchip Technology Schedule J Inc., not by AZFirst. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true Scholarships 14 65000 Part III Line 1 AZfirst has a list of procedures in place for ensuring and Part III Line 1 monitoring the use of grant funds in the US When a need is Part III Line 1 submitted to the charitable organization it is carefully Part III Line 1 analyzed and looked over to ensure that it meets the goals Part III Line 1 and mission of AZFirst Once approved by the AZFirst lead Part III Line 1 organizer it is then passed on to the finance department Part III Line 1 for approval by one of AZFirsts officers After approval a Part III Line 1 check is then cut and all substantial backup support invoices Part III Line 1 and check copies as well as intial details are filed RICHARD SIMONCIC President Director 280918 8438 3165083 3454439 J ERIC BJORNHOLT Vice President Treas 264195 6137 1608751 1879083 ALAN DAVIS Secretary 206418 52706 259124 Part VI Line 4 We have adopted policies around whistleblower, conflict of Part VI Line 4 interest, privacy & records retention. Part VI Line 11b The financials of AZFirst are reviewed at the annual board Part VI Line 11b meeting. The FY24 Tax return was not yet prepared before the Part VI Line 15a or b No compensation was paid by AZFirst to any officers. Part VI Line 15a or b Officers serve in a volunteer capacity. Part VI Line 19 These governing documents are available to the public Part VI Line 19 upon request. Part III 4a AZFirst provided full event operations, including competition Part III 4a equipment, field management systems, webcasting and livestreaming, Part III 4a volunteer recruitment and training, and on-site technical and Part III 4a safety support. AZFirst staff trained volunteers in critical Part III 4a leadership and technical roles required for safe and successful Part III 4a event delivery. AZFirst also prioritized team sustainability and Part III 4a growth. In 2025, AZFirst supported several new rookie teams Part III 4a through grant administration, mentorship, and technical guidance, Part III 4a helping reduce financial and logistical barriers to participation. Part III 4a Direct financial and in-kind support enabled teams from schools Part III 4a and community organizations, particularly those serving Part III 4a under-resourced communities, to launch and sustain robotics Part III 4a programs. In addition, AZFirst expanded experiential learning Part III 4a opportunities through multiple off-season and specialty Part III 4a competitions, including underwater robotics programs. Part III 4a AZFirst served on the game design and planning committee, Part III 4a provided specialized equipment, and supplied trained Part III 4a volunteers, including certified divers, to ensure safe, Part III 4a authentic engineering challenges aligned with real-world Part III 4a applications. Through these programs, AZFirst provided students Part III 4a with meaningful, hands-on STEM experiences that build technical Part III 4a skills, confidence, leadership, and career awareness. AZFirst's Part III 4a 2025 activities strengthened Arizona's STEM ecosystem while inspiring Part III 4a the next generation of engineers, innovators, and problem solvers. Part VI Line 12c The Conflict of Interest policy is reviewed annually at a board Part VI Line 12c meeting. Board members complete annual disclosure forms, and any Part VI Line 12c disclosed conflicts are reviewed by the board. Individuals with conflicts Part VI Line 12c recuse themselves from related discussions and votes. Microchip Technology Inc 2355 W Chandler Blvd Chandler AZ 85224 860629024 Manufacturing DE N/A false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false