Dead Robot Society Inc is located in Herndon, VA. Dead Robot Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE DEAD ROBOT SOCIETY INC. TEACHES MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO DESIGN, BUILD, AND PROGRAM TABLE-TOP AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS TO COMPETE IN A REGIONAL AND THEN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION. STUDENTS LEARN IN A HANDS-ON LAB ENVIRONMENT TO PROTOTYPE AND REFINE ROBOTS THAT USE MOTORS AND SENSORS TO FIND, LIFT, AND MOVE GAME PIECES INTO SCORING POSITION BEFORE TIME EXPIRES. STUDENTS ITERATIVELY DOCUMENT THEIR PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES AS PART OF THEIR TEAM SCORE. AT COMPETITIONS, STUDENTS ARE SEQUESTERED INTO A SEPARATE AREA AWAY FROM ADULTS AND TEACHERS, TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY HAVE MASTERED THE BUILDING, PROGRAMMING, AND TROUBLESHOOTING SKILLS TO PARTICIPATE IN A COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT ON THEIR OWN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jon Grasmeder President | 2.5 | $0 | |
Les Newcastle Chief Operating Officer | 2.5 | $0 | |
Maria Grasmeder Cfo/treasurer | 1.25 | $0 | |
Karen Newcastle Secretary | 2.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,299 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $20,299 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $9,724 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $9,462 |
Total expenses | $19,186 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $1,113 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,113 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $1,113 |