Shop Rat Foundation Inc.
Shop Rat Foundation Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
TO IGNITE INTEREST IN MANUFACTURING CAREERS AMONG THE NATION'S YOUTH, THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS, CURRICULUM AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, COMPANIES, AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS.
About
THE KEYSTONE PROJECT OF THE SHOP RAT FOUNDATION IS THE SHOP RAT EDUCATION PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM CURRENTLY ENCOMPASSES INTRODUCTORY, DEVELOPING AND ADVANCED LEVELS OF PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN GRADES 6-12 ACROSS SIX COUNTIES IN MICHIGAN, AND SERVING OVER 3,000 YOUTH ANNUALLY. STUDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES, COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS OR SUMMER WORKSHOPS THAT FOCUS ON WELDING, MACHINING, CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING, WHILE REINFORCING THEIR COMPREHENSION OF MATH AND SCIENCE CONCEPTS AND FAMILIARITY WITH CURRENT TECHNOLOGY. THE SHOP RAT EDUCATION PROGRAM EMBRACES A "PROJECT BASED" APPROACH AND THAT ENCOURAGES COLLABORATION AMONG STUDENTS AND DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS. IN ADDITION, THE SHOP RAT EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES A CURRICULUM COMPONENT THAT FOCUSES ON CAREER EXPLORATION RELATED TO THE PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED FOCUS AREAS AND ALLOWS STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN GREATER AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING ON HOW THOSE WORKING IN THESE FIELDS AFFECT SOCIETY. PROJECTS STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WITHIN THE SHOP RAT EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDE: CO2 POWERED WOODEN DRAGSTERS, ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY, GMAW WELDING, MANUAL MACHINING (MILL & LATHE), CONSTRUCTION/WIRING OF CHILDREN'S PLAYHOUSES, AND USE OF CAD/CAM SOFTWARE PROGRAMS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “To ignite interest in manufacturing careers among the nation's youth, through development of innovative educational tools, curriculum and outreach programs and in partnership with schools, community groups, companies, and industry associations.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To ignite interest in manufacturing careers among the nation's youth, through development of innovative educational tools, curriculum and outreach programs and in partnership with schools, community groups, companies, and industry associations.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is MI, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 11855 BUNKERHILL ROAD, PLEASANT LAKE, MI, 49272.
- The form of the non-profit reports 13 employees as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $2,812.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2004.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $96,977 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $203 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.