Kiss Institute For Practical Robotics
Kiss Institute For Practical Robotics
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is: to create and implement programs that 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 their school systems, communities, and the nation.
About
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.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “Kiss institute for practical robotics (kipr)'s 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.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “Educational use of robotics for teaching and research, as well as development of robotic applications that will benefit humanity.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is VA.
- The address of the non-profit for 2019 according to the filing is 1818 W Lindsey Drive Bldg D No 100, Norman, OK, 73069.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2019 is 27.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $73,150.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1994.
- The organization pays $476,388 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $32,680 in fundraising expenses.