Is it real?
Yes. Exemption reinstated (2015-02-15). Per the IRS revocation list. Latest filing on record: FY2024. IRS ruling in Feb 2016.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File
Who runs it and what they're paid
9 people listed on the 990-EZ.
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Programs and updates
Develops problem-solvers through interactive STEM lessons and community robotics programs.
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First Robotics
Mentors guide students through team-based problem-solving projects and compete via FIRST organization, which has 1000s of teams worldwide. Students also attend community events such as the St. Mary's College of Maryland River Concert Series (~5000 visitors) St.
Combat Robotics
Program participants develop engineering skills and design/manufacture robots focused on violence for use in various competitions (e.g., National Havoc Robot League). This category includes the internal and travel teams, as well as the in-house combat-focused summer camps.
Vex Robotics
Mentors guide students through team-based problem-solving projects and compete via the FIRST organization. This category includes the VEX IQ and GO teams.
Funders
Who pays for it.
From grant filings on record. Receipts are incomplete: individual donors are never listed.
Grants
By the numbers
The FY2024 990-EZ, line by line.
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Filing history
| Year | Money in | Money out | In minus out | Net assets | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 Viewing | $178K | $343K | 990 PDF | ||
| FY2023 | $312K | $105K | $208K | $265K | 990 PDF |
| FY2022 | $94K | $71K | 990 PDF | ||
| FY2021 | $43K | $66K | 990 PDF | ||
| FY2020 | $101K | $62K | 990 PDF |
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Schedules filed Part IV
Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2024 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File
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