Badgerbots Robotics Corporation
- Assets
- $271.6k
- Revenue
- $36.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Middleton, WI
- Founding
- 01/2012
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 45-3598842
Organization Overview
Badgerbots Robotics Corporation is located in Middleton, WI. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Badgerbots Robotics Corporation 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 08/2022, Badgerbots Robotics Corporation generated $36.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (24.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $76.9k during the year ending 08/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.4%) per year over the past 8 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
TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LEADERS, ENGAGING THEM IN EXCITING MENTOR-BASED PROGRAMS THAT BUILD SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS, INSPIRING INNOVATION, AND FOSTERING WELL-ROUNDED LIFE CAPABILITIES, INCLUDING SELF CONFIDENCE, COMMUNICATION, AND LEADERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS - WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) FOR STUDENTS IN 3RD THROUGH 7TH GRADE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DURING SUMMER, WE OFFER WEEKLY CAMPS FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 WEEKS WITH VARIOUS THEMES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO GENERAL PROGRAMING, ROBOTICS WITH LEGO SYSTEMS, MINECRAFT PROGRAMMING, AND 3D PRINTING. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, WE OFFER WORKSHOPS DURING WINTER AND SPRING BREAKS COVERING SIMILAR TOPICS. WE ALSO HAVE DEVELOPED PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HELP GIRLS SCOUTS ATTAIN THEIR STEM BADGE. WE REACH MORE THAN 800 STUDENTS PER YEAR THROUGH OUR CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS.
BADGERBOTS' COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM (CEP) WAS DEVELOPED TO BRING STEM ACTIVITIES TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE MADISON. THE FIRST PART OF THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF ONE-TIME EVENTS AT LIBRARIES, FARMS, MUSEUMS, PARKS, ETC. WHEN WE BRING A SINGLE STEM ACTIVITY TO SHARE WITH ALL CHILDREN THAT SHOW UP. THE SECOND PART OF THE PROGRAM IS A MUCH MORE STRUCTURED AND CONSISTENT (E.G., WEEKLY) STEM CURRICULUM WITH SPECIFIC COMMUNITY CENTERS. WE HAVE REACHED OVER 250 STUDENTS OF COLOR FROM OUR CEP PROGRAMMING.
CENTER FOR ROBOTICS EDUCATION (CRE) - BADGERBOTS IS THE PROGRAM DELIVERY ORGANIZATION (PDO) FOR THE FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL) PROGRAM FOR THE ENTIRE STATE OF WISCONSIN. AS PDO, WE COORDINATE, PROMOTE, AND HELP SUPPORT FLL TEAMS THROUGH THE CHALLENGES, WHICH INCLUDE BUILDING A FUNCTIONAL ROBOT WITH LEGO PARTS, PROGRAMMING THAT ROBOT TO PERFORM MISSIONS, AND DEVELOPING AN INNOVATIVE PROJECT TO ADDRESS SOME ISSUE OF THE THEME OF THE SEASON (E.G., ENERGY CONSERVATION). ULTIMATELY, TEAMS COMPETE AT TOURNAMENTS THAT WE HELP COORDINATE, INCLUDING 10 OR MORE REGIONALS AROUND THE STATE, TWO SECTIONALS, AND ONE CHAMPIONSHIP. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 250 FLL TEAMS IN WISCONSIN, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 8 PARTICIPANTS PER TEAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Bartig Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Peterman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karina Burkhard Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Decabooter President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joel Cryer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,206 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,206 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,170 |
| Investment income | $22 |
| 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 | $36,398 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $50,766 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $798 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,540 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| 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 | $3,813 |
| Advertising and promotion | $100 |
| Office expenses | $2,131 |
| Information technology | $200 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,023 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,780 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $791 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $76,942 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,160 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $242,245 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $875 |
| 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 | $2,314 |
| Total assets | $271,594 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,583 |
| 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 | $10,583 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $238,511 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $22,500 |
| 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 | $271,594 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Badgerbots Robotics Corporation has recieved totaling $78,496.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Madison Community Foundation Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50,000 |
For Inspiration And Recognition Of Science And Technology First Manchester, NH PURPOSE: Program Support | $23,000 |
Green Bay Packers Foundation Green Bay, WI PURPOSE: ROBOTICS CURRICULUM EXPANSION TO OTHER STEM FIELDS TARGETING CHILDREN AGES 7 AND OVER | $3,250 |
Cinnaire Corporation Cinnaire Lansing, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,951 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $295 |
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