2024-07-12T12:15:51-05:00 2023-08-31 582676261 Rogers & Company PLLC 8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600 Vienna VA 22182 990 2022-09-01 541696228 KISS Institute for Practical Robotics KISS 4055794609 1818 W Lindsey Drive Bldg D 180 Norman OK 730694171 Steve Goodgame Executive Director 4055794609 2024-07-12 1 Steve Goodgame XXX-XX-XXXX 1 Lori A Collingsworth P00639819 7038930300 2024-07-12 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Steve Goodgame 1818 W Lindsey Drive Bldg D 180 Norman OK 730694171 1557395 0 X www.kipr.org X 1994 VA To make the long-term educational benefits of robotics accessible to students- Sch O 5 4 11 500 0 0 573113 743994 613230 683800 4931 7223 58823 65220 1250097 1500237 1400 4000 0 0 385142 472853 0 0 20494 601000 1056102 987542 1532955 262555 -32718 1438672 1337554 492606 424206 946066 913348 X 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. 0 0 865838 345471 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. 320639 370828 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. 181481 4000 32721 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. 1367958 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OK X Steve Goodgame Executive Director 4055794609 1818 W Lindsey Drive Bldg D 180 Norman OK 730694171 Minda Wilson President 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Wesley Myers President Elect 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Dr Ross Mead Secretary 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Sabri Sansoy Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Braden McDorman Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Goodgame Executive Director 65.00 X 91081 0 8546 91081 0 8546 0 0 0 0 Semio 123 S Figueroa St 1012 Los Angeles CA 90012 Simulator Contract 157050 1 376284 367710 743994 Junior Botball 900099 370828 370828 Botball 900099 268251 268251 Drone challenge 900099 21415 21415 Educational 900099 12000 12000 GCER income 900099 11306 11306 683800 7223 7223 122378 57158 65220 65220 1500237 749020 0 7223 4000 4000 95927 57556 19186 19185 322469 279150 43319 5619 4864 755 18184 15741 2443 30654 24797 4548 1309 1225 1225 1740 1740 752 752 80803 54965 25838 10831 10831 32841 32841 39297 39286 11 254109 254109 11845 11845 Program kits & expenses 622659 622659 1532955 1367958 144503 20494 194995 165983 683944 615691 192150 279543 334393 218147 30000 55000 62585 62585 0 0 3190 3190 1438672 1337554 342606 424206 150000 0 492606 424206 X 886797 862578 59269 50770 946066 913348 1438672 1337554 -32718 0 X 0 0 0 X 565461 519700 331229 573113 743994 2733497 565461 519700 331229 573113 743994 2733497 688273 2045224 3881 2070 831 4931 7223 18936 2752433 3999056 0.74310 0.73300 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 1590113 1590113 229506 57377 0 0 201260 138706 178315 229506 747787 1121681 50315 34677 44579 57377 186948 280422 62585 62585 0 0 Semio Inc 35% controlled entity of board members Ross Mead (62.5%), Minda Wilson (1%) 158555 Semio is the contractor for simulator development. KIPR went through a bid process and had an independent outside party review the bids received before awarding the contract. 0 Form 990, Part I, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission: KISS Institute for Practical Robotics (KIPR) was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) organization in 1994 to make the long-term educational benefits of robotics accessible to students. Our name is the well-known acronym (Keep It Simple, Stupid) and students tell us that this motto has been quite useful in designing their robots. KIPR's 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. Form 990, Part III, Line 4c, Program Service Accomplishments: In addition to guest speaker sessions, breakout sessions and an autonomous robotics showcase, GCER also features several autonomous robotics competitions and events. The International Botball Tournament is always a highlight when teams from around the world gather to try their skills at the current year's Botball game challenge. The conference also features the KIPR Open Autonomous Robot Tournament, the KIPR Autonomous Aerial Robot Tournament and the Junior Botball Challenge. Aerial Botball Challenge Program: The Aerial Botball Challenge program is a curriculum-based program for upper elementary, middle, and high school students that consists of a KIPR led professional development workshop, ongoing technical support, online curriculum and resources, and access to Challenge Days. This program is built to teach students autonomous drone control via the Python programming language. Challenge days are an opportunity for students to gather family and friends to showcase the knowledge and skills they've acquired by demonstrating completion of various challenges. This program was developed to help educators feel empowered to facilitate this Python learning experience with their students throughout the school year. Every year the Aerial Botball Challenge program culminates in a 4-day Challenge event at the Global Conference on Educational Robotics. Students and teachers who attend this event get to work alongside attendees from all over the world. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Board members Ross Mead, Minda Wilson and Bradne McDorman have a business relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 draft is reviewed and checked by the President, Executive Director and Independent Accountant. It is then sent to the Board of Directors for approval prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Chair of the Board puts this on the agenda at the first board meeting of the new fiscal year and all employees fill out an annual disclosure form. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 For the CEO, Executive Director and top management, comparable information was researched through employment advertisements and Guidestar. The Board reviews and approves the amount. For the President, comparable information was researched through nonprofit literature at the time and confirmed with independent individuals. The Board reviewed and approved the amount. For other employees, comparable information was researched through advertisements. The Executive Director, who works directly with the budget, makes these decisions. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.