KISS Institute for Practical Robotics

EIN: 541696228 501(c)(3) Education

Norman, OK

Total Revenue
$1,307,778
Total Expenses
$1,290,482
Total Assets
$1,320,651
Net Assets
$930,644
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
Steve Goodgame
Phone
4055794609
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

KISS Institute for Practical Robotics, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year.

Mission

Our mission is to improve the public's understanding of science, technology, engineering, and math; develop the skills, character, and aspirations of students; and contribute to the enrichment of our school systems, communities, and the nation.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $616,221 Revenue: $363,730

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $338,488 Revenue: $229,514

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $130,556 Revenue: $55,337

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...

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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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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $649,569
Program Service Revenue $575,648
Investment Income $9,628
Other Revenue $72,933
TOTAL REVENUE $1,307,778

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,450
Salaries & Benefits $556,207
Fundraising Expenses $22,326
Program Expenses $1,085,265
Other Expenses $726,825
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,290,482

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,307,778 $1,500,237 -0.1%
Expenses $1,290,482 $1,532,955 -0.2%
Net Income $17,296 $-32,718 -1.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
12
Volunteers
500

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$101,733
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Wesley Myers President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Braden McDorman Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ross Mead Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Minda Wilson Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Goodgame Executive Director 60.00
Officer
$93,510 $8,223 $101,733
Sabri Sansoy Member 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,307,778 $1,290,482 $1,320,651 $17,296
2023 $1,500,237 $1,532,955 $1,337,554 $-32,718
2022 $1,250,097 $987,542 $1,438,672 $262,555
2021 $819,119 $716,902 $1,138,481 $102,217
2020 $1,304,381 $1,213,254 $860,345 $91,127
2020 $1,326,622 $1,208,634 $887,939 $117,988
2019 $1,625,040 $1,790,628 $808,640 $-165,588
2018 $1,744,754 $1,671,604 $906,214 $73,150
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