KY FIRST ROBOTICS INC
EIN 83-4717186 · Management & Technical Assistance - Youth Development (O02)
What they do
KY FIRST Robotics Mission is to Build A Strong Sustainable Robotics Program for Kentuckys K-12 Students Based On The Belief That Every Student Can Succeed When Provided With The Tools Mentorship and Hands-on Experiences Needed to See Themselves As Innovators and Leaders. The Organizations Vision is to Inspire The Next Generation of Problem Solvers and Leaders. to Achieve This Mission KY FIRST Robotics Supports The Implementation and Growth of FIRST Robotics Programs Across The State Including Programs That Serve Students From Elementary Through High School. The Organizations Primary Activities Include Organizing and Hosting Robotics Competitions and Events Supporting Teams and Coaches Throughout The Season and Coordinating Opportunities for Students to Participate In Hands-on STEM Learning Experiences. During The Tax Year KY FIRST Robotics Provided Program Support Through Event Planning and Execution Communication and Coordination With Teams and Volunteers and Collabo
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KELLI GOWANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
HEATHER SMITHASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MELINDA HUPPTREASURER AND BOOKKEEPER
ANDREW GOWANBOARD MEMBER
ARTHUR CANADABOARD MEMBER
BETH KOCHBOARD MEMBER
BRENT SCHANDINGBOARD MEMBER
DOUG WINGERTBOARD MEMBER
JACKIE CAUDILLBOARD MEMBER
JEFF SLATONBOARD MEMBER
RANDY CORNETTBOARD MEMBER
ROBERT TOOLEVICE PRESIDENT
SOPHIE SMITHBOARD MEMBER
TRAVIS MILLSBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2019
- Location
- 120 PARKER LN, NICHOLASVILLE, KY 40356-8115
- County
- Jessamine
- In care of
- % KELLI GOWAN
- Primary officer
- Kelli Gowan, Executive Director
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- August 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- NTEE classification
- Management & Technical Assistance - Youth Development (O02)
- IRS tax category
- Management & Technical Assistance