Nonprofit · EIN 81-0841333
BEST OF TEXAS ROBOTICS
Tax-exempt · PLANO, TX 75093
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $727,206 | $702,100 | $25,106 | $192,841 | $0 | $192,841 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $575,409 | $615,138 | -$39,729 | $167,736 | $0 | $167,736 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $409,183 | $424,912 | -$15,729 | $200,604 | $0 | $200,604 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $679,403
- of which government grants
- $614,318
- Program service revenue
- $47,803
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $67,585
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $87,921
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,201
- Travel
- $30,526
- Program services (functional)
- $702,100
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $167,736
- Total assets, end of year
- $192,841
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $192,841
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $192,841
- Gross receipts
- $727,206
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 120
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janne Ackerman | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Otis C Gorley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Gerald Tobey | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Helmick | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Colt Stacer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jais Starks | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janne Ackerman | President and Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Otis C Gorley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Gerald Tobey | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Helmick | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Colt Stacer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jais Starks | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janne Ackerman | President and Executive Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Otis C Gorley | Secretary Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Gerald Tobey | Vice President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Mary Helmick | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Colt Stacer | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1609 IOWA DR, PLANO, TX 75093-5444
- In care of
- % JANNE ACKERMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Janne Ackerman, 1609 Iowa Dr, Plano, TX 75093
- Signed the 990
- Mary Helmick, Treasurer
- Phone
- (972) 867-8712
Mission
BEST of Texas Robotics (BTR) will strive to positively impact education systems across Texas and the United States, encourage students into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers, and return real value to our volunteers and sponsors.
Program accomplishments
- University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Championship (TX) - organized and produced championship event for high school robotics teams comprised of over 1500 students; coordinated all qualifying events totaling 350+ teams and 7000+ studentsExpenses $371,373 · revenue $47,802
- Held training workshops for teachers who participated in the competitionExpenses $32,706
- Hold coding camps for middle school students.Expenses $101,324
- Administrative expensesExpenses $139,304
- Support local BEST Hub operations and grow programExpenses $57,393
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0841333
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $192,841
- Income (IRS master file)
- $727,206
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $727,206 | $702,100 | $192,841 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $575,409 | $615,138 | $167,736 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $409,183 | $424,912 | $200,604 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 81-0841333).
Questions about BEST OF TEXAS ROBOTICS
- What is the EIN of BEST OF TEXAS ROBOTICS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BEST OF TEXAS ROBOTICS is 81-0841333.
- Is BEST OF TEXAS ROBOTICS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to BEST OF TEXAS ROBOTICS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BEST OF TEXAS 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 BEST OF TEXAS ROBOTICS 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 BEST OF TEXAS ROBOTICS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BEST OF TEXAS ROBOTICS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Janne Ackerman.
- Who are the officers and directors of BEST OF TEXAS ROBOTICS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BEST OF TEXAS ROBOTICS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $727,206, expenses of $702,100 and total assets of $192,841 at year end.
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