Nonprofit · EIN 54-1696228
KISS INSTITUTE FOR PRACTICAL ROBOTICS
Tax-exempt · NORMAN, OK 73069
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,380,456 | $1,360,901 | $19,555 | $1,293,991 | $343,792 | $950,199 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,307,778 | $1,290,482 | $17,296 | $1,320,651 | $390,007 | $930,644 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,500,237 | $1,532,955 | -$32,718 | $1,337,554 | $424,206 | $913,348 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $636,568
- of which government grants
- $228,162
- Program service revenue
- $676,248
- Investment income
- $2,641
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $64,999
- Other revenue
- $64,999
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $112,796
- Other salaries and wages
- $405,493
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $585,461
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $725
- Accounting fees
- $6,059
- Occupancy
- $37,969
- Travel
- $66,806
- Program services (functional)
- $1,121,474
- Management and general (functional)
- $214,128
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,299
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,320,651
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,293,991
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $343,792
- Net assets, end of year
- $950,199
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $833,513
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $116,686
- Gross receipts
- $1,422,411
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Goodgame | Executive Director Officer | 60 | $91,090 | $8,854 |
| Wesley Myers | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Braden McDorman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ross Mead | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Minda Wilson | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Goodgame | Executive Director Officer | 60 | $93,510 | $8,223 |
| Wesley Myers | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Braden McDorman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ross Mead | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Minda Wilson | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sabri Sansoy | Member Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Goodgame | Executive Director Officer | 65 | $91,081 | $8,546 |
| Minda Wilson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Wesley Myers | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Ross Mead | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sabri Sansoy | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Braden McDorman | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1818 W LINDSEY DRIVE, NORMAN, OK 73069-4159
- In care of
- % STEVE GOODGAME
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Steve Goodgame, 1818 W Lindsey Drive Bldg D 180, Norman, OK 730694171
- Signed the 990
- Steve Goodgame, Executive Director
- Phone
- (405) 579-4609
- Website
- www.kipr.org
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $691,774 · revenue $435,244
- 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.Expenses $312,365 · revenue $272,451
- 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.Expenses $117,335 · grants $2,000 · revenue $33,552
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1696228
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,293,991
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,422,411
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,380,456 | $1,360,901 | $1,293,991 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,307,778 | $1,290,482 | $1,320,651 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,500,237 | $1,532,955 | $1,337,554 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,250,097 | $987,542 | $1,438,672 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 54-1696228).
Questions about KISS INSTITUTE FOR PRACTICAL ROBOTICS
- What is the EIN of KISS INSTITUTE FOR PRACTICAL ROBOTICS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KISS INSTITUTE FOR PRACTICAL ROBOTICS is 54-1696228.
- Is KISS INSTITUTE FOR PRACTICAL ROBOTICS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to KISS INSTITUTE FOR PRACTICAL ROBOTICS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KISS INSTITUTE FOR PRACTICAL ROBOTICS 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 KISS INSTITUTE FOR PRACTICAL ROBOTICS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KISS INSTITUTE FOR PRACTICAL ROBOTICS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KISS INSTITUTE FOR PRACTICAL ROBOTICS?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Steve Goodgame.
- Who are the officers and directors of KISS INSTITUTE FOR PRACTICAL ROBOTICS?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,090 (Steve Goodgame, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does KISS INSTITUTE FOR PRACTICAL ROBOTICS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,380,456, expenses of $1,360,901 and total assets of $1,293,991 at year end.
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