Nonprofit · EIN 52-1797483
ROBONATION INC
Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,302,278 | $5,322,359 | -$20,081 | $4,582,835 | $459,778 | $4,123,057 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,596,968 | $5,539,085 | $57,883 | $4,790,398 | $865,428 | $3,924,970 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,960,760 | $4,514,418 | $446,342 | $3,745,559 | $441,496 | $3,304,063 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,035,096
- of which government grants
- $2,637,486
- Program service revenue
- $2,211,538
- Investment income
- $54,614
- Other revenue
- $1,030
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $179,052
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $234,243
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,482,578
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,085,884
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $100
- Accounting fees
- $102,558
- Occupancy
- $68,752
- Travel
- $361,794
- Program services (functional)
- $3,863,687
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,430,067
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,605
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,790,398
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,582,835
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $459,778
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,123,057
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,822
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,336,754
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,123,057
- Gross receipts
- $5,302,278
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARYL DAVIDSON | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $195,992 | $38,251 |
| RICHARD E QUEST | EDUCATION MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,708 | $51,736 |
| LINDSEY GROARK | VP OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,248 | $11,512 |
| JOHN WAICKWICZ | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3.94 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAASHI QUATTLEBAUM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| Z JENKINS | BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUAY CHAMRA | BOARD OF TRUSTEES, (FROM 12/5/25) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DON ZWICK | BOARD OF TRUSTEES, (FROM 12/5/25) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA YOUNG | BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LOPEZ | BOARD OF TRUSTEES, (FROM 12/5/25) Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN DUBA | BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH BERRY | BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH DURKIN | BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM VECCHIOLLA | BOARD OF TRUSTEES, (FROM 12/5/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARYL DAVIDSON | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $180,949 | $37,911 |
| KYLE WALKER | VP OF ORGANIZATION DEVELOP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,102 | $23,365 |
| RICK QUEST | EDUCATION MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,629 | $50,540 |
| LINDSEY GROARK | VP OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,722 | $11,848 |
| JOHN WAICKWICZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VIGINIA D YOUNG | BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR Z JENKINS | BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH DURKIN | BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE DUBA | BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH BERRY | BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAASHI QUATTLEBAUM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE FRASER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARYL DAVIDSON | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $176,260 | $36,748 |
| LINDSEY GROARK | VP OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,519 | $23,179 |
| KYLE WALKER | VP OF ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,853 | $15,262 |
| JOHN WAICKWICZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE FRASER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.7 | $0 | $0 |
| RAASHI QUATTLEBAUM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZY YOUNG | BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH BERRY | BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE DUBA | BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH DURKIN | BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR Z JENKINS | BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3100 CLARENDON BLVD STE 1200, ARLINGTON, VA 22201-5334
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- 3919 Lynn Dr, Columbus GA 31909
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DARYL DAVIDSON, 3100 CLARENDON BLVD 1200, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Michael Kenned, 3919 Lyn Dr, Columbus GA 31909
- Signed the 990
- DARYL DAVIDSON, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (703) 517-0168
- Website
- http://atlanta.auvsi.org
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
ROBONATION DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN ROBOTICS, AUTONOMY, AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES THROUGH STUDENT COMPETITIONS, HANDS-ON LEARNING RESOURCES, AND EDUCATOR SUPPORT. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE APPLIED STEM LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS FROM ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION, DEVELOPING TECHNICAL, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND TEAMWORK SKILLS ALIGNED WITH WORKFORCE NEEDS. THROUGH THIS WORK, ROBONATION INCREASES AWARENESS OF EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FUTURE WORKFORCE IN ENGINEERING, SKILLED TRADES, AND TECHNOLOGY FIELDS.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION PROGRAMS: ROBONATION PROVIDES HANDS-ON STEM EDUCATION THROUGH ROBOTICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SENSING KITS, CURRICULUM, AND EDUCATOR TRAINING USED IN CLASSROOMS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. SERVING STUDENTS FROM ELEMENTARY THROUGH POSTSECONDARY LEVELS, THESE PROGRAMS ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS IN STRUCTURED LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS ALIGNED WITH WORKFORCE NEEDS.Expenses $1,929,266 · revenue $1,739,440
- STUDENT COMPETITIONS: ROBONATION DEVELOPS AND OPERATES ROBOTICS COMPETITIONS THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THROUGH GRADUATE-LEVEL STUDY IN DESIGNING, BUILDING, AND OPERATING AUTONOMOUS AND REMOTELY OPERATED SYSTEMS. THROUGH MISSION-BASED CHALLENGES GROUNDED IN REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS, PARTICIPANTS GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE THAT BUILDS TECHNICAL, PROBLEM-SOLVING, TEAMWORK, AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS WHILE INCREASING AWARENESS OF TECHNOLOGIES AND CAREER PATHWAYS ALIGNED WITH WORKFORCE NEEDS.Expenses $1,751,210 · grants $179,052 · revenue $461,168
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: ROBONATION FOSTERS A COMMUNITY OF PARTICIPANTS, EDUCATORS, INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, VOLUNTEERS, AND ALUMNI TO SUPPORT LEARNING AND ONGOING ENGAGEMENT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WEBINARS, TECHNICAL TALKS, MENTORSHIP, PEER AND INDUSTRY NETWORKING, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT. ROBONATION ALSO PROVIDES ADVISORY SUPPORT TO PARTNERS ON ROBOTICS AND AUTONOMY-RELATED EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, INCLUDING PROGRAM DESIGN AND TECHNICAL GUIDANCE. THESE EFFORTS EXTEND LEARNING BEYOND FORMAL PROGRAMS, CONNECT PARTICIPANTS TO REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS, AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS IN ENGINEERING, SKILLED TRADES, AND TECHNOLOGY FIELDS.Expenses $183,211 · revenue $10,930
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1797483
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,582,835
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,302,278
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,302,278 | $5,322,359 | $4,582,835 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,596,968 | $5,539,085 | $4,790,398 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,960,760 | $4,514,418 | $3,745,559 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,108,090 | $5,230,500 | $3,269,968 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Michael Kenned | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $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 52-1797483).
Questions about ROBONATION INC
- What is the EIN of ROBONATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROBONATION INC is 52-1797483.
- Is ROBONATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to ROBONATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROBONATION INC 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 ROBONATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ROBONATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ROBONATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DARYL DAVIDSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROBONATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $195,992 (DARYL DAVIDSON, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does ROBONATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,302,278, expenses of $5,322,359 and total assets of $4,582,835 at year end.
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