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Nonprofit · EIN 83-0818939

HIGHTIDE ROBOTICS INC

Tax-exempt · VENTURA, CA 93003

Financials

$126K$108K2023$112K$118K2024$121K$117K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HIGHTIDE ROBOTICS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$120,981$116,917$4,064$37,269–$37,269
December 31, 2024990-EZ$112,125$118,386-$6,261$33,205–$33,205
December 31, 2023990-EZ$125,533$107,573$17,960$39,466–$39,466
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$113,643
Net income from fundraising events
$7,338

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$7,726
Other expenses
$109,191
Program services (functional)
$116,917

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$33,205
Total assets, end of year
$37,269
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$37,269
Cash, savings and investments
$37,269
Gross receipts
$130,301

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICAHEL SESSAPresident0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICAHEL SESSAPresident0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICAHEL SESSAPresident0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2932 GOLF COURSE DR, VENTURA, CA 93003-7689
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
20929 Ventura Blvd Ste 47402, Woodland Hills CA 91364
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Michael Sessa, 2932 Golf Course Drive, Ventura CA 93003
Signed the 990-EZ
AARON JONES, CPA
Phone
(805) 469-4429
Return prepared by
Steel accountancy group llp

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 83-0818939 or by the name HIGHTIDE ROBOTICS INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

HighTide Robotics provides opportunities for high school students from all around Ventura County, CA to participate in a competitive and meaningful way through the FIRST robotics competition. Students learn career-oriented skills in engineering, design, mathematics, computer science, and are inspired by industry professional mentors and FRC alumni dedicated to helping foster a competitive FRC team and educating team members.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HighTide Robotics, founded in 2018, provides opportunities for high school students from all around Ventura County, CA to participate in a competitive and meaningful way through the FIRST robotics competition. Students learn career-oriented skills in engineering, design, mathematics, computer science, and are inspired by industry professional mentors and FRC alumni dedicated to helping foster a competitive FRC team and educating team members.
    Expenses $116,917

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
83-0818939
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$37,269
Income (IRS master file)
$130,301

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$120,981$116,917$37,269IRS
990-TDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$112,125$118,386$33,205IRS
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$125,533$107,573$39,466XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Michael Sessa
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Michael Sessa
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: MICHAEL SESSA
December 31, 2019≤ $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 83-0818939).

Questions about HIGHTIDE ROBOTICS INC

What is the EIN of HIGHTIDE ROBOTICS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGHTIDE ROBOTICS INC is 83-0818939.
Is HIGHTIDE ROBOTICS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to HIGHTIDE ROBOTICS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HIGHTIDE ROBOTICS 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 HIGHTIDE ROBOTICS INC 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 HIGHTIDE ROBOTICS INC 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 HIGHTIDE ROBOTICS INC?
The 990-N for 2021 names Michael Sessa.
Who are the officers and directors of HIGHTIDE ROBOTICS INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HIGHTIDE ROBOTICS INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $120,981, expenses of $116,917 and total assets of $37,269 at year end.

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