Decatur Robotics
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE STEAM EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AWARENESS FOR K-12 STUDENTS ATTENDING CITY SCHOOLS OF DECATUR. THE MISSION OF DECATUR ROBOTICS IS TO INSPIRE YOUTH TO BE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LEADERS AND INNOVATORS BY ENGAGING THEM IN COMPETIVE ROBOTICS PROGRAMS THAT BUILD SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS THAT FOSTER LIFE CAPABILITIES INCLUDING SELF-CONFINDENCE, COMMUNICATIONS AND LEADERSHIP.
- Income
- $91,007
- Spending
- $80,764
- Reserves
- 4.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 55%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $80,764 spent. DECATUR ROBOTICS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS STEM EDUCAITON AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN FIRST ROBOTICS PROGRAMS - FIRST LEGO LEAGUE, FIRST TECH CHALLENGE AND FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, DECATUR ROBOTICS MENTORED AND SUPPORTED SEVEN ACTIVE TEAMS SERVING APPROXIMATLEY 90 STUDENTS ACROSS ELEMANTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL LEVELS. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED AND COORDINATED SCRIMMAGES, WORKSHOPS AND OUTREACH EVENTS THAT ENGAGED STUDENTS IN HANDS-ON ENGINEERING, PROGRAMMING AND TEAMWORK EXPERIENCES. THESE ACTIVITIES FOSTERED COLLABORATION BETWEEN SCHOOLS, MENTORS, PARENTS, AND STUDENT VOLUNTEERS, BROADENING ACCESS TO STEM OPPORTUNITES FOR YOUTH IN THE CITY SCHOOLS OF DECATUR AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THROUGH THSE PROGRAMS, STUDENTS DEVELOPED REAL-WORLD PROBLEM SOLVING, DESIGN AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS WHILES PREPARING FOR REGIONAL AND STATE COMPETITIONS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2022.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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