Gear Alliance Inc, operating under the name Up-A-Creek Robotics, is located in Longmont, CO. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., 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. Up-A-Creek Robotics 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 12/2022, Up-A-Creek Robotics generated $227.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $209.1k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR TEACHING AND INSPIRING STUDENTS THROUGH MENTOR-BASED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS TECHNICALLY THROUGH INSTRUCTION AND REAL-WORLD ENGINEERING CHALLENGES, AND SOCIALLY THROUGH TEAMWORK, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND LEADERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ACCOMPLISHMENT: OPERATION OF A DONATED FACILITY FOR ALL IN-HOUSE ROBOTICS TEAMS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE OPERATION OF MACHINE SHOP, CLASSROOM SPACES, COMPUTER LAB, COMMON TOOLS, STORAGE UNITS AND TRAVEL TRAILER. USE OF FACILITY DONATED BY FIFTH WEST INVESTMENTS WITH GEAR ALLIANCE PAYING NNN EXPENSES AND A MINIMAL RENT. REVENUE FROM DONATED FACILITY ($77,166 NOT INCLUDED IN REVENUE). REVENUE FROM VENDING SALES $1319. GRANT FROM ST. VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT ($27,862).
ACCOMPLISHMENT: OPERATION OF COMPETITIVE ROBOTICS TEAMS FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN COMPETING IN FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITIONS. THE GEAR ALLIANCE SUPPORTS ON HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL TEAM (FRC) (~80 STUDENTS), ONE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL TEAM (FTC) (~15 STUDENTS) AND FOUR ELEMENTARY LEVEL (FLL)TEAMS (~ 35 STUDENTS). REVENUE FROM DUES, COLLECTED TRAVEL FEES, GEAR SALES AND TEAM MEAL FEE COLLECTIONS.
ACCOMPLISHMENT: OPERATION OF STEM SUMMER CAMPS AND DROP-IN PROGRAMMING FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. TYPICALLY CAMPS ARE A WEEK LONG, OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC AND ORGANIZED AND TAUGHT BY OUR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Eric Rauschkolb Svvsd Representative | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dawn Hudson Junior Team Representative | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Kurt Svendsen Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tom Wilke Ftc Team Representative | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Terry Olkin Board President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Rigsby Board Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $27,862 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $69,639 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $181 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $97,501 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $128,853 |
Investment income | $9 |
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 | $227,900 |
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 | $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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $323 |
Office expenses | $11,571 |
Information technology | $2,853 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $61,045 |
Travel | $68,487 |
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 | $1,795 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $209,138 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,812 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,124 |
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 | $32,871 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,439 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $138,246 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $72,937 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $65,309 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $138,246 |