Adroit
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ADROIT is organized and operated for charitable and educational purposes with the primary goal of expanding equitable access to STEM education robotics mentorship and leadership development for K12 students in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. ADROIT was formed to address inequalities in STEM education by providing underserved students with hands-on learning professional mentorship technical training and access to resources that help them explore STEM in a safe and supportive environment. Through FIRST Robotics FIRST LEGO League community outreach school partnerships and student-led mentoring ADROIT prepares students to become confident problem-solvers future industry leaders and active contributors to their communities.
- Income
- $102,287
- Spending
- $93,168
- Reserves
- 3.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 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 January 31, 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 January 31, 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 (5)
- $90,373 spent. ADROITs core program service is providing hands-on STEM education through robotics-based programming for K12 students in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Its primary high school program is FIRST Robotics Competition Team 7525 The Pioneers which serves students from six schools across Nashville. Through this program students participate in robot design fabrication programming business operations competition preparation teamwork and problem solving. ADROIT provides access to mentorship tools technology workshop space transportation support meals during longer meetings and financial assistance to reduce barriers to participation and create a safe accessible environment for students to explore STEM.
- $2,500 spent. ADROIT expanded its STEM education pipeline by supporting younger students through FIRST LEGO League and elementary and middle school outreach. The organization helped establish and operate the Aventura Abejas a Spanish-led FIRST LEGO League Explore program at Aventura Community School. High school students from The Pioneers mentored approximately 30 elementary students through weekly hands-on activities involving teamwork design robotics engineering problem solving and Lego-based STEM challenges. ADROIT also participated in STEM nights and robotics demonstrations at schools including Aventura Community School Waverly-Belmont Elementary and Head Magnet helping younger students and families discover STEM opportunities outside the traditional classroom.
- $295 spent. ADROIT provided leadership and mentorship opportunities that helped students build confidence communication skills technical ability and career readiness. High school participants served as mentors to younger students supported FIRST LEGO League events volunteered as judges referees greeters and event staff and helped teach robotics and engineering concepts to elementary students. ADROIT also provided students with access to professional mentors college and career guidance technical training interpersonal skill development and opportunities to lead outreach competition and community projects. These activities helped students develop as future STEM leaders while reinforcing ADROITs mission of building a diverse and supportive STEM community.
- ADROIT carried out community outreach programs designed to expand public access to STEM robotics and STEAM education. The organization hosted and participated in robotics showcases school STEM nights Adventure Science Center activities FIRST LEGO League events and public demonstrations that introduced students families and community members to engineering coding fabrication and robotics. ADROIT also hosted a STEAM-focused art gallery that highlighted the connection between robotics science engineering and the arts. Through these activities ADROIT reached more than 11,370 individuals and helped bring STEM exposure to communities that may not otherwise have access to FIRST Robotics or similar programs.
- ADROIT also advanced its charitable and educational mission through community service and civic engagement. Students volunteered with organizations including Second Harvest the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition the Adventure Science Center and Special Olympics. Activities included sorting food preparing meals for communities affected by tornadoes supporting STEM events and robotics tournaments and assisting with Special Olympics Summer Games. These service activities reinforced ADROITs goal of developing students not only as engineers and problem solvers but also as engaged community members who use their skills to serve Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 January 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 September 2022.
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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