FIRST Robotics
Philanthropic Anagrams
Philanthropy 101
Match the Mission
Famous Philanthropists
100

This FIRST program introduces younger students to robotics through LEGO-based challenges and research projects.

What is FIRST LEGO League?

100

Something you sit on.

What is a chair?

100

The action of donating time and skills to help an organization without receiving wages?

What is volunteering?

100

This organization grants wishes to children with critical illnesses. 

What is Make-a-Wish?

100

This pop superstar donated $1 million to Louisiana Flood Relief in 2016 and founded BeyGOOD nonprofit. 

Who is Beyonce?

200

In FRC, teams combine into groups of three to compete during qualification matches. These groups are called...

What are alliances?

200

An instrument, famously played by Billy Joel and Beethoven.

What is a piano?

200

Unlike for-profit business, this time of organization generally reinvests its surplus into its mission rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders. 

What is a nonprofit organization?

200

This organization is known for their red buckets around the holidays and provides food, shelter, and disaster relief. 

What is the Salvation Army?

200

This Microsoft co-founder helped establish a foundation with his then-wife Melinda to address global health, poverty, and education.

Who is Bill Gates?
300

This is the name for the event at the beginning of each FRC season when the new game is revealed.

What is Kickoff?

300

Batman is a famous one.

What is an orphan?

300

This philanthropic initiative can be found in Walmarts all over the country during Christmas.

What is the Giving Tree?

300

This organization works to close the gender gap in technology by teaching girls and young women computer science.

What is Girls Who Code?

300

This country music legend founded the Imagination Library, which mails free books to children.

Who is Dolly Parton?

400

The acronym FIRST stands for this phrase.

What is For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology?

400

A large black cat.

What is a panther?

400

What document typically explains a nonprofit's purpose, goals, and intended impact?

What is a mission statement?

400

This organization provides disaster relief, blood donation services, and emergency assistance.

What is the American Red Cross?

400

This "Umbrella" singer founded the Clara Lionel Foundation, which supports global education, emergency response, and climate resilience. 

Who is Rihanna?

500

FIRST uses this term for the idea that teams can compete fiercely while still helping and respecting their opponents.

What is Coopertition?

500
Describes an island like Bora Bora.

What is tropical?

500

This describes when someone gives money, goods, or services to a charitable cause without expecting something in return.

What is a donation?

500

This organization provides crisis support and suicide prevention resources for LGBTQ+ youths. 

What is The Trevor Project?

500

This famous talk show host founded a leadership academy for girls in South Africa.

Who is Oprah Winfrey?