Nonprofit · EIN 47-4219934
COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $69,279 | $87,857 | -$18,578 | $60,638 | – | $58,846 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $32,248
- Program service revenue
- $35,048
- Investment income
- $1,983
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $11,227
- Occupancy
- $13,823
- Printing, publications and postage
- $131
- Other expenses
- $62,676
- Program services (functional)
- $87,856
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $77,424
- Total assets, end of year
- $60,638
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $58,846
- Cash, savings and investments
- $60,638
- Gross receipts
- $69,279
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gillis | Chair Board of directors | 10 | $0 |
| Andrew Winslow | Board of Driectors | 10 | $0 |
| Anand Chandrasekhar | Board of Directors | 10 | $0 |
| Kate McKenzie | Board of Directors | 10 | $0 |
| John Conway | Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Morgan Kruse | Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Rob Humfeld | Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Langston Schatz-Mitchell | Board of Directors | 5 | $0 |
| Ethan Childs | Board of Directors | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4471 E RAVENS RIDGE DR, COLUMBIA, MO 65201-3116
- In care of
- % JONATHAN SESSIONS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 4471 E Ravens Ridge Dr, Columbia MO 65201
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Kevin Gillis, 4471 E Ravens Ridge Dr, Columbia MO 65201
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kevin Gillis, Chair Board of Directors
Mission
To provide support and resources to FIRST Robotics teams in Boone County Missouri
Program accomplishments
- Columbia Educational Robotics Foundation renovated and outfitted a new 2,000 sq ft robotics facility in Parkade Plaza. The first full year of facility operation was very successful with regular use by 4 FTC teams including each of the 3 main CPS high schools one FLL team and the Army Ants FRC team for a total of ~10,000 youth-hours. In addition the facility hosted ~150 youth in robotics camps. All the FTC teams and the Army Ants participated in multiple competitions and won awards. The Army Ants won the highest award of FIRST the Impact Award at the 10,000 Lakes Regional in Minneapolis in March 2025 and competed in the FIRST Championship in Houston in April 2025 serving as team captain in the playoffs in 2025 for the first time.Expenses $87,856
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4219934
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $60,638
- Income (IRS master file)
- $69,279
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $69,279 | $87,857 | $60,638 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Kevin Gillis | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Kevin Gillis | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Kevin Gillis | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Kevin Gillis | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Kevin Gillis | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 47-4219934).
Questions about COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS FOUNDATION is 47-4219934.
- Is COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS FOUNDATION 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 COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Kevin Gillis.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $69,279, expenses of $87,857 and total assets of $60,638 at year end.
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