EIN 47-4256501

Up-A-Creek Robotics

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Inclusive robotics education program that teaches students real-world engineering and technical skills via mentorship, challenges, and competitions.
Also known as...
Gear Alliance
Total revenues
$227,900
2022
Total expenses
$209,138
2022
Total assets
$138,246
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at Up-A-Creek Robotics

Accomplishment: Operation of a donated facility for all in-house robotics teams and educational activities, including the operation of machine shop, classroom spaces, computer lab, common tools, storage units and travel trailer. Use of facility donated by Fifth West Investments with GEAR alliance paying NNN expenses and a minimal rent. Revenue from donated facility ($77,166 not included in revenue). revenue from vending sales $1319. Grant from St. Vrain Valley School District ($27,862).
Accomplishment: Operation of STEM summer camps and drop-in programming for school aged children. Typically camps are a week long, offered to the public and organized and taught by our high school students.
Accomplishment: Operation of competitive robotics teams for school age children competing in FIRST robotics competitions. The GEAR Alliance supports on high school level team (FRC) (~80 students), one middle/high school level team (FTC) (~15 students) and four elementary level (FLL)teams (~ 35 students). Revenue from dues, collected travel fees, gear sales and team meal fee collections.

Who funds Up-A-Creek Robotics

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Minneapolis FoundationDonor-Recommended, General$20,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$12,094
National Philanthropic TrustHuman Services$6,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Up-A-Creek Robotics

NameTitleCompensation
Teresa EwingTreasurer$0
Bruce HoiemBoard Secretary$0
John RigsbyBoard Vice President$0
Terry OlkinBoard President$0
Michael OttBoard Secretary$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Up-A-Creek Robotics

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$97,501
Program services$128,853
Investment income and dividends$9
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,537
Total revenues$227,900

Form 990s for Up-A-Creek Robotics

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-07-31990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-14990View PDF
2019-122021-06-03990View PDF
2018-122019-09-10990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Southington Robotics and Technology Education AssociationSouthington, CT$112,491
XerocraftTucson, AZ$57,787
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Due West RoboticsDue West, SC$118,382
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Data update history
September 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
June 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Minneapolis Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Conducts researchPartially liquidatedReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
950 S Sherman St
Longmont, CO 80501
Metro area
Boulder, CO
County
Boulder County, CO
Website URL
gearalliance.org/ 
Phone
(720) 839-6587
IRS details
EIN
47-4256501
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U40: Engineering and Technology Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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