Nonprofit · EIN 88-2038792
ADROIT
Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37210
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $102,287 | $93,168 | $9,119 | $26,620 | – | $26,620 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $102,129
- Investment income
- $158
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $93,168
- Program services (functional)
- $93,168
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,501
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,620
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $26,620
- Cash, savings and investments
- $26,620
- Gross receipts
- $102,287
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 January 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Peterson | President | 20 | $0 |
| Shun Ahmed | Director | 25 | $0 |
| Bryce Hanson | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Christopher Masuo | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Benjamin Nadolsky | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 500 INTERSTATE BLVD S STE 200, NASHVILLE, TN 37210-4634
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 705 VOSSWOOD DR, Nashville TN 37205
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Benjamin Nadolsky, 312 W 43rd Street APT 27C, New York NY 10036
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Benjamin Nadolsky, Vice President
- Website
- www.adroitstart.org
Mission
ADROIT is organized and operated for charitable and educational purposes with the primary goal of expanding equitable access to STEM education robotics mentorship and leadership development for K12 students in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. ADROIT was formed to address inequalities in STEM education by providing underserved students with hands-on learning professional mentorship technical training and access to resources that help them explore STEM in a safe and supportive environment. Through FIRST Robotics FIRST LEGO League community outreach school partnerships and student-led mentoring ADROIT prepares students to become confident problem-solvers future industry leaders and active contributors to their communities.
Program accomplishments
- ADROITs core program service is providing hands-on STEM education through robotics-based programming for K12 students in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Its primary high school program is FIRST Robotics Competition Team 7525 The Pioneers which serves students from six schools across Nashville. Through this program students participate in robot design fabrication programming business operations competition preparation teamwork and problem solving. ADROIT provides access to mentorship tools technology workshop space transportation support meals during longer meetings and financial assistance to reduce barriers to participation and create a safe accessible environment for students to explore STEM.Expenses $90,373
- ADROIT expanded its STEM education pipeline by supporting younger students through FIRST LEGO League and elementary and middle school outreach. The organization helped establish and operate the Aventura Abejas a Spanish-led FIRST LEGO League Explore program at Aventura Community School. High school students from The Pioneers mentored approximately 30 elementary students through weekly hands-on activities involving teamwork design robotics engineering problem solving and Lego-based STEM challenges. ADROIT also participated in STEM nights and robotics demonstrations at schools including Aventura Community School Waverly-Belmont Elementary and Head Magnet helping younger students and families discover STEM opportunities outside the traditional classroom.Expenses $2,500
- ADROIT provided leadership and mentorship opportunities that helped students build confidence communication skills technical ability and career readiness. High school participants served as mentors to younger students supported FIRST LEGO League events volunteered as judges referees greeters and event staff and helped teach robotics and engineering concepts to elementary students. ADROIT also provided students with access to professional mentors college and career guidance technical training interpersonal skill development and opportunities to lead outreach competition and community projects. These activities helped students develop as future STEM leaders while reinforcing ADROITs mission of building a diverse and supportive STEM community.Expenses $295
- ADROIT carried out community outreach programs designed to expand public access to STEM robotics and STEAM education. The organization hosted and participated in robotics showcases school STEM nights Adventure Science Center activities FIRST LEGO League events and public demonstrations that introduced students families and community members to engineering coding fabrication and robotics. ADROIT also hosted a STEAM-focused art gallery that highlighted the connection between robotics science engineering and the arts. Through these activities ADROIT reached more than 11,370 individuals and helped bring STEM exposure to communities that may not otherwise have access to FIRST Robotics or similar programs.
- ADROIT also advanced its charitable and educational mission through community service and civic engagement. Students volunteered with organizations including Second Harvest the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition the Adventure Science Center and Special Olympics. Activities included sorting food preparing meals for communities affected by tornadoes supporting STEM events and robotics tournaments and assisting with Special Olympics Summer Games. These service activities reinforced ADROITs goal of developing students not only as engineers and problem solvers but also as engaged community members who use their skills to serve Nashville and Middle Tennessee
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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | January 31, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | January 31, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2038792
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- January
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,620
- Income (IRS master file)
- $102,287
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | January 2026 | $102,287 | $93,168 | $26,620 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Benjamin Nadolsky | January 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Benjamin Nadolsky | January 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Benjamin Nadolsky | January 31, 2023 | ≤ $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 88-2038792).
Questions about ADROIT
- What is the EIN of ADROIT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ADROIT is 88-2038792.
- Is ADROIT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to ADROIT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ADROIT 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 ADROIT due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending January 31, 2027) is due June 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ADROIT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended January 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of ADROIT?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Benjamin Nadolsky.
- Who are the officers and directors of ADROIT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ADROIT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $102,287, expenses of $93,168 and total assets of $26,620 at year end.
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