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I believe sustaining a successful FIRST team requires the support of a school administration, the local community, and a high level of interest from students themselves.

You seem to be missing at least one of these. Because of this, you may very well be spot-on with your idea that your efforts and funds may better serve the world at a different location with a different group of students. I share your opinion that there are probably many students out there absolutely dying for a chance at something like FIRST. If the current ones are not, I'd say put the effort into the ones who are.

I hold the opinion that it is a privilege to participate in FIRST, and not every student deserves the opportunity. A lot of students on FIRST teams have absolutely no idea how good they have it. For many students, participating in FIRST won't do a darn thing to help their lives, because they simply don't care. For many others, it will change their lives. I try to focus my effort where I know it can make a difference.

Good luck!