SWERVE ROBOTICS INC

EIN: 822238297 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

WOODINVILLE, WA

Total Revenue
$110,689
Total Expenses
$124,344
Total Assets
$117,487
Net Assets
$105,488
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
SARA JONES
Phone
4253182114
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

SWERVE ROBOTICS INC, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $111K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 36% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $124K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

SWERVE ROBOTICS PROMOTES LIFELONG INTELLECTUAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) THROUGH FIRST ROBOTIC COMPETITIONS AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAMS ASSIST YOUTH AND VOLUNTEER STAFF, THROUGH INFORMAL EDUCATION, TO ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS AND VALUES THAT ENABLE THEM TO BECOME INCREASINGLY SELF-DIRECTING, PRODUCTIVE, CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS. OUR YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN ROBOTICS COMPETITIONS SUCH AS FIRST TECH CHALLENGE, FIRST LEGO CHALLENGE AND FIRST LEGO EXPLORER, WHERE THEY HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO HAVE FUN WHILE DEVELOPING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS THAT EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR SUCH AS PROBLEM SOLVING, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, PERSISTENCE, TIME MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $65,783 Revenue: $10,551

SUPPORT OF FIRST TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE TEAMS (FTC): WE MAINTAIN TWO TEAMS MADE UP OF 12 STUDENTS EACH SUPPORTED BY A VOLUNTEER COACH AND THREE MENTORS. THE TEAM IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY THE SWERVE...

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SUPPORT OF FIRST TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE TEAMS (FTC): WE MAINTAIN TWO TEAMS MADE UP OF 12 STUDENTS EACH SUPPORTED BY A VOLUNTEER COACH AND THREE MENTORS. THE TEAM IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY THE SWERVE ROBOTICS BOARD AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT ENGINEERING SKILLS AND HOW TO MAKE DECISIONS BEYOND ENGINEERING. THE PROGRAM TEACHES THEM ABOUT TEAMWORK AND HOW TO ENGAGE OTHER STUDENTS AND ADULTS WHILE BUILDING A ROBOT TO COMPETE IN VARIOUS CHALLENGES. THE TEAMS HAVE ACCESS TO A SHOP THAT HAS INDUSTRIAL MACHINING EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE SPACE FOR COLLABORATION. THE SHOP IS AN IN-KIND DONATION FROM A PRIVATE BENEFACTOR. 24 STUDENTS SERVED. TEAMS MEET THREE TIMES A WEEK DURING THE SEASON, AND FOUR TIMES A WEEK LEADING UP TO COMPETITIONS. THE SEASON TYPICALLY RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER TO APRIL. COMPETITIONS ORGANIZED THROUGH THE STATE AND NATIONAL FIRST PROGRAM: THE FIRST THREE COMPETITIONS ARE GUARANTEED EVENTS. THE FINAL TWO COMPETITIONS ARE QUALIFICATION EVENTS. LEAGUE 1: NOVEMBER. LEAGUE 2: DECEMBER. INTERLEAGUE: FEBRUARY. WASHINGTON STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: MARCH. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: APRIL. SWERVE ROBOTICS COORDINATES MOCK COMPETITIONS FOR TEAMS IN THE AREA BEFORE AND DURING THE LEAGUE TIME FRAME.

Program 2
Expenses: $25,762 Revenue: $22,637

SUPPORT OF FIRST LEGO LEAGUE CHALLENGE TEAMS (FLLC): WE MAINTAIN FOUR TEAMS MADE UP OF SIX TO EIGHT STUDENTS SUPPORTED BY A VOLUNTEER COACH AND MENTOR. THE TEAM IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY OUR EXECUTIVE...

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SUPPORT OF FIRST LEGO LEAGUE CHALLENGE TEAMS (FLLC): WE MAINTAIN FOUR TEAMS MADE UP OF SIX TO EIGHT STUDENTS SUPPORTED BY A VOLUNTEER COACH AND MENTOR. THE TEAM IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE SWERVE ROBOTICS BOARD. THE STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT ENGINEERING SKILLS AND HOW TO MAKE DECISIONS BEYOND ENGINEERING. THE PROGRAM TEACHES STUDENTS HOW TO WORK AS A TEAM AND TO ENGAGE OTHER STUDENTS AND ADULTS WHILE BUILDING A LEGO ROBOT TO COMPETE IN VARIOUS CHALLENGES. 24 STUDENTS SERVED. TEAMS MEET TWICE A WEEK AND WILL INCREASE IN FREQUENCY PRIOR TO COMPETITIONS. THEY WILL ALSO HAVE PRACTICE COMPETITIONS BETWEEN EACH OF THE TEAMS. THE TEAMS HAVE ACCESS TO A BUILD ZONE THAT HAS OPEN SPACE FOR THE COMPETITION FIELD AND OFFICE SPACE FOR COLLABORATION. THE SPACE IS AN IN-KIND DONATION FROM DYNON, A PRIVATE AEROSPACE COMPANY. THE SEASON TYPICALLY RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER TO APRIL. THE FIRST COMPETITIONS ARE BACK TO A NORMAL SCHEDULE. QUALIFIERS: DECEMBER. QUALIFIERS: FEBRUARY. WASHINGTON STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: MARCH. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: APRIL.

Program 3
Expenses: $7,750 Revenue: $205

SUPPORT OF FIST LEGO LEAGUE EXPOLORER TEAM (FLLE) - FIRST LEGO LEAGUE EXPLORER IS AN ENTRY LEVEL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AGED 6-10. WE HAVE TWO FLLE TEAMS THAT ARE SUPPORTED BY A VOLUNTEER PARENT AND...

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SUPPORT OF FIST LEGO LEAGUE EXPOLORER TEAM (FLLE) - FIRST LEGO LEAGUE EXPLORER IS AN ENTRY LEVEL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AGED 6-10. WE HAVE TWO FLLE TEAMS THAT ARE SUPPORTED BY A VOLUNTEER PARENT AND OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE TEAM IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY THE SWERVE ROBOTICS BOARD. THE STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT BASIC ENGINEERING. THE PROGRAM ALSO TEACHES THEM HOW TO WORK AS A TEAM AND TO ENGAGE OTHER STUDENTS AND ADULTS WHILE BUILDING LEGOS AND WORKING ON SOLVING AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM. THE SEASON ENDS WITH ALL THE TEAMS IN THE LEAGUE PRESENTING THEIR PROJECTS TO VOLUNTEER JUDGES. 10 STUDENTS SERVED. TEAMS MEET TWICE A WEEK AT THE BUILD ZONE. THE SEASON TYPICALLY RUNS FROM MAY TO AUGUST. PRESENTATIONS: AUGUST.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $73,683
Program Service Revenue $33,394
Investment Income $3,174
Other Revenue $438
TOTAL REVENUE $110,689

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $40,111
Fundraising Expenses $11,489
Program Expenses $99,295
Other Expenses $84,233
TOTAL EXPENSES $124,344

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $110,689 $81,617 +0.4%
Expenses $124,344 $69,955 +0.8%
Net Income $-13,655 $11,662 -2.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
1
Volunteers
29

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
5
$36,890
Total Directors
8
$36,890
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARA JONES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 25
Officer Director
$36,890 $0 $36,890
SHAWN MCMANUS PRESIDENT 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ALEXANDER VICE PRESIDENT 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT DOOLEY TREASURER 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMEEPA SAINI SECRETARY (THROUGH 05/25) 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEWART WAINAINA MEMBER AT LARGE 1.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIMONE ABEGUNRIN MEMBER AT LARGE 1.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELODY MISTLIN MEMBER AT LARGE 5
Director
$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 $110,689 $124,344 $117,487 $-13,655
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