Rochester Community Robotics, operating under the name Upstate Stem, is located in Webster, NY. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Upstate Stem is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Upstate Stem generated $528.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $465.6k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RCR ENABLES HIGH SCHOOL AND GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FIRST ROBOTICS & FIRST LEGO LEAGUE PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO PURSUE CAREERS IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENABLED 20 TEAMS TO PERFORM IN A LOCAL REGIONAL & SEVERAL TRAVELING REGIONALS, ALONG WITH LEGO LEAGUES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS. EVENTS ARE CENTERED AROUND THE US FIRST ROBOTICS STEM PROGRAM WHICH CHANGES THE CHALLENGE EACH YEAR TO TEST STUDENTS ABILITY TO WORK INDIVIDUALLY AND AS A TEAM. COVID-19 CONTINUED TO AFFECT OPERATIONS IN 20-21. EVENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WERE CANCELLED. SINCE MOST EVENTS WENT VIRTUAL, TRAVEL AND ROBOT EXPENSES DROPPED DRAMATICALLY FROM PRIOR YEARS. TEAMS WERE STILL ABLE TO SECURE FUNDING FROM MAJOR CORPORATE DONORS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dante Dilella Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Steve Geier Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Danielle Fox Secretary | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Elisa Nesbitt Vice Chair | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $4,264 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $519,185 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $523,449 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $5,294 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $528,743 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $5,615 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $121,931 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $465,550 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,027,816 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,027,816 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,027,816 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,027,816 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Rochester Community Robotics has recieved totaling $55,884.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
L3harris Foundation Inc Melbourne, FL PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $21,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $21,213 |
For Inspiration And Recognition Of Science And Technology First Manchester, NH PURPOSE: Program Support | $13,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $171 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Uncommon Schools Inc New York, NY | $293,550,038 | $84,601,875 |
Educational Commission For Foreign Medical Graduates Philadelphia, PA | $218,692,756 | $72,786,979 |
Amsterdam House Continuing Care Retirement Community Inc Port Washington, NY | $223,728,704 | $36,044,280 |
Sponsors For Educational Opportunity Inc New York, NY | $71,324,699 | $43,724,114 |
The Achievement Network Ltd Boston, MA | $23,559,572 | $30,118,976 |
Leadership For Educational Equity New York, NY | $8,736,194 | $32,582,451 |
Foundation For City College New York, NY | $332,549,861 | $102,453,904 |
Saga Innovations Framingham, MA | $30,229,601 | $39,236,690 |
Transcend Inc Hastingsonhudson, NY | $40,245,682 | $36,384,149 |
The Baruch College Fund New York, NY | $295,690,612 | $67,294,185 |
Collier Services Wickatunk, NJ | $8,471,748 | $15,685,679 |
S&p Global Foundation New York, NY | $10,276,249 | $7,071,664 |