Kiss Institute For Practical Robotics
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Norman, OK
- Founding
- 09/1994
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 54-1696228
Organization Overview
Kiss Institute For Practical Robotics is located in Norman, OK. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Kiss Institute For Practical Robotics employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kiss Institute For Practical 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 08/2023, Kiss Institute For Practical Robotics generated $1.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by 0.0% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MAKE THE LONG-TERM EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS OF ROBOTICS ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS- SCH O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BOTBALL EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS PROGRAM: THE BOTBALL EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS PROGRAM ENGAGES MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS IN A TEAM-ORIENTED ROBOTICS COMPETITION, AND SERVES AS A PERFECT WAY TO MEET TODAY'S NEW COMMON CORE STANDARDS. IT SERVES OVER 6,000 STUDENTS PER YEAR IN 13 US REGIONS AND 3 INTERNATIONAL REGIONS. BY DESIGNING, BUILDING, PROGRAMMING, AND DOCUMENTING ROBOTS, STUDENTS USE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, MATH, AND WRITING SKILLS IN A HANDS-ON PROJECT THAT REINFORCES THEIR LEARNING. STUDENTS ARE EXPOSED TO AN INQUIRY-BASED, LEARN-BY-DOING ACTIVITY THAT APPEALS TO THEIR HEARTS AS WELL AS THEIR MINDS. BOTBALL ADDRESSES OUR NATION'S NEED FOR A WELL-PREPARED, CREATIVE, YET DISCIPLINED WORKFORCE WITH LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK EXPERIENCE.
JUNIOR BOTBALL CHALLENGE: THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO ELEMENTARY EDUCATORS (K-5) TO ENABLE THEM TO TEACH THEIR STUDENTS TO WRITE COMPUTER CODE. CURRICULUM IS ALIGNED TO SCIENCE AND MATH STANDARDS AND VERTICALLY ALIGNED TO CONCEPTS AND SKILLS IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON DISCRETE PROGRAMMING SKILLS AND ENGINEERING DESIGN CONCEPTS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE COMPUTATIONAL THINKING SKILLS AND PROMOTE MASTERY. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES IN A ONE-DAY PUBLIC EVENT WHERE STUDENTS SHOWCASE THEIR ROBOT DESIGNS AND SOLUTIONS.
GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS (GCER): THE GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS (GCER), PRODUCED BY KISS INSTITUTE FOR PRACTICAL ROBOTICS, IS A PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE DESIGNED FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, THEIR TEACHERS AND MENTORS, TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS, ROBOT ENTHUSIASTS, AND INVITED PROFESSIONAL GUESTS. THE GCER GIVES ATTENDEES THE INSPIRATION AND EXPERIENCE OF A PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE, ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO FURTHER THEIR KNOWLEDGE, NETWORK WITH OTHER STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND PURSUE RELATED CAREERS. TEACHERS AND MENTORS HAVE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK, EXCHANGE BEST PRACTICES AND DEVELOP NEW APPROACHES TO STEM EDUCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Minda Wilson President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Wesley Myers President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dr Ross Mead Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sabri Sansoy Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Braden Mcdorman Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Steve Goodgame Executive Director | Officer | 65 | $91,081 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $376,284 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $367,710 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $743,994 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $683,800 |
| Investment income | $7,223 |
| 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 | $65,220 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,500,237 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,000 |
| 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. | $95,927 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,186 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $322,469 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,619 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,184 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,654 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,225 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,740 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $752 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $80,803 |
| Information technology | $10,831 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,841 |
| Travel | $39,297 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $254,109 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $11,845 |
| All other expenses | $622,659 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,532,955 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $165,983 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $615,691 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $279,543 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $218,147 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $55,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,190 |
| Total assets | $1,337,554 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $424,206 |
| 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 | $424,206 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $862,578 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,770 |
| 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 | $1,337,554 |