Nonprofit · EIN 46-1843966
QUEEN CITY ROBOTICS ALLIANCE INC
Also known as YETI ROBOTICS
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $285,671 | $322,809 | -$37,138 | $146,964 | $1,537 | $145,427 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $553,257 | $576,420 | -$23,163 | $212,280 | $29,715 | $182,565 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $475,266 | $452,969 | $22,297 | $202,298 | -$3,430 | $205,728 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $207,650
- Membership dues
- $49,500
- Program service revenue
- $77,831
- Investment income
- $190
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $27,234
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $27,234
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,165
- Occupancy
- $87,616
- Depreciation
- $2,731
- Program services (functional)
- $184,397
- Management and general (functional)
- $138,412
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $212,280
- Total assets, end of year
- $146,964
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,537
- Net assets, end of year
- $145,427
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $34,940
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $145,427
- Gross receipts
- $285,671
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiwen Cheng | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $27,234 |
| Mark Rohlinger | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Hillman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tamara Cornish | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Puneet Mody | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Niteesh Elias | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiwen Cheng | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $53,230 |
| Mark Rohlinger | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David Phillips | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Hillman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Keiger | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christian Dow | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tom McNany | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tamara Cornish | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Schwebel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Puneet Mody | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiwen Cheng | President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $51,200 |
| Mark Rohlinger | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David Phillips | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Rafferty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gretchen Lopez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christian Dow | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom McNany | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tamara Cornish | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Schwebel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Meier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2102 CAMBRIDGE BELTWAY DR STE B, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273-4354
- In care of
- % IAIELA DUMITRESAI
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Rob Hillman
- Signed the 990
- Rob Hillman, Director
- Phone
- (980) 292-4265
- 990-N for 2015 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Lia L Schwinghammer, PO Box 31483, Charlotte NC 28231. Mailing address: PO Box 31483, Charlotte NC 28231.
- Return prepared by
- Attolero
Mission
Nurturing the future workforce by providing practical hands-on STEM experiences for local youth.
Program accomplishments
- YETI Robotics, founded in 2011, remains one of QCRAs flagship teams. The program serves over 70 students annually through its core high school team while also supporting the launch of 7 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams and 6 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams at the middle and elementary school levels. These teams operate with QCRA as their fiscal sponsor. To date, multiple teams have earned awards for outstanding performance, with several advancing to State Championship competitions. Demonstrating the excellence of our programming, Avalanche Robotics and Yeti Robotics went to the World Championships in Houston in 2025.Expenses $145,506
- QCRA leverages the FIRST Robotics program to advance STEM education, now supporting 22 middle and high school robotics teams comprising over 300 students. In addition to coaching and mentoring, QCRA serves as the fiscal sponsor, overseeing team funds and expenses. We collaborate on fundraising initiatives to reduce participation costs for families facing financial constraints. Our outreach efforts promote STEM education and career awareness, reaching over 5,000 individuals annually. QCRA has also been selected as the local host for the NASA International Space Apps Challenge in Charlotte in 2024 and 2025, further expanding its impact across the Carolinas. To broaden access and strengthen the STEM pipeline, QCRA has expanded into year-round programming, including after-school programs and summer camps designed for students with little to no prior experience, as well as those seeking additional development. These programs provide hands-on learning in robotics and coding, reinforcing skills needed for continued participation in competitive teams. QCRA collaborates with corporate partners to provide scholarships, helping ensure affordability and reducing financial barriers so more students can participate.Expenses $38,891
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1843966
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $146,964
- Income (IRS master file)
- $285,671
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $285,671 | $322,809 | $146,964 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $553,257 | $576,420 | $212,280 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $475,266 | $452,969 | $202,298 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $429,872 | $342,886 | $186,316 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2016 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Lia L Schwinghammer Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-1843966).
Questions about QUEEN CITY ROBOTICS ALLIANCE INC
- What is the EIN of QUEEN CITY ROBOTICS ALLIANCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of QUEEN CITY ROBOTICS ALLIANCE INC is 46-1843966.
- Is QUEEN CITY ROBOTICS ALLIANCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to QUEEN CITY ROBOTICS ALLIANCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does QUEEN CITY ROBOTICS ALLIANCE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of QUEEN CITY ROBOTICS ALLIANCE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did QUEEN CITY ROBOTICS ALLIANCE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of QUEEN CITY ROBOTICS ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Rob Hillman.
- Who are the officers and directors of QUEEN CITY ROBOTICS ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $27,234 (Kaiwen Cheng, CEO).
- How much revenue does QUEEN CITY ROBOTICS ALLIANCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $285,671, expenses of $322,809 and total assets of $146,964 at year end.
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