Octopus Rift Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to assist with applications of technology that foster an environment for learning and creation.
- Income
- $17,750
- Spending
- $15,487
- Reserves
- 8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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 May 31, 2025, 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 May 31, 2025, 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 (8)
- $5,620 spent. Our organization provides 3D printing and 3D Scanning support to local students in our community. In 2021 we taught 15 individuals about the uses and benefits of 3D printing along with providing materials and print services at no cost to the students. Funds allocated were utilized to purchase the scanner/printer, associated tools, parts, and materials.
- Our organization provided funding for the creation of educational video content providing information on local parks and camping facilities in the area.
- Through our learning through gaming program, our organization provided free consulting to parents in order to help them ensure the video games their children were playing provided a learning experience to aid in the child's development.
- $118 spent. Our organization is currently working on the development of an education virtual reality program geared at utilizing the technology for learning, training, arts, and culture. The goal of this project is to help allow for a positive use of Virtual Reality technology instead of utilizing for violent war games. In 2021 we made the purchase of devices to begin the development of the program.
- $5,019 spent. Our organization is assisting with stem enrichment of high school engineering students so they are able to gain real world experience by participating in FIRST and having parts and tools to help them learn.
- $1,463 spent. Supporting Pasco County Youth participating in Odyssey of the Mind program. This program aids in developing critical thinking skills and promoting creativity and group learning.
- Cyber Security awareness and learning. This program is currently under development in order to utilize microprocessor devices to improve cyber security.
- $102 spent. This program works with groups of adults utilizing video games as an escape. Through mentorship and technical education this program aims to help transition gamers into creators by helping them develop skills needed to put down the controller and focus on their goals. Currently working with 5 students to help them with this transition.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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