Nonprofit · EIN 82-2238297
SWERVE ROBOTICS INC
Also known as SWERVE ROBOTICS
Tax-exempt · WOODINVILLE, WA 98077
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $110,689 | $124,344 | -$13,655 | $117,487 | $11,999 | $105,488 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $81,617 | $69,955 | $11,662 | $128,070 | $8,928 | $119,142 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $95,203 | $104,781 | -$9,578 | $125,325 | $17,845 | $107,480 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $73,683
- Program service revenue
- $33,394
- Investment income
- $3,174
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,288
- Other revenue
- $438
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $36,890
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $40,111
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $2,266
- Travel
- $43,971
- Program services (functional)
- $99,295
- Management and general (functional)
- $13,560
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,489
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $128,070
- Total assets, end of year
- $117,487
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,999
- Net assets, end of year
- $105,488
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $105,488
- Gross unrelated business income
- $238
- Gross receipts
- $111,422
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 29
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $36,890 |
| SHAWN MCMANUS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID ALEXANDER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT DOOLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| SAMEEPA SAINI | SECRETARY (THROUGH 05/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEWART WAINAINA | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| SIMONE ABEGUNRIN | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| MELODY MISTLIN | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 25 | $39,832 |
| SHAWN MCMANUS | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| SAMEEPA SAINI | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT DOOLEY | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| DAVID ALEXANDER | MEMBER AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| STEWART WAINAINA | MEMBER AT LARGE | 1 | $0 |
| SIMONE ABEGUNRIN | MEMBER AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $38,860 |
| SHAWN MCMANUS | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| SAMEEPA SAINI | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT DOOLEY | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID ALEXANDER | MEMBER AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| STEWART WAINAINA | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 18606 201ST AVE NE, WOODINVILLE, WA 98077-5947
- In care of
- % HEIDI LOVETT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 18606 201st Ave NE, Woodinville WA 98077
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARA JONES, 13110 NE 177TH PLACE STE B101, WOODINVILLE, WA 98072
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Robert Dooley, 18207 31st Ave SE, Bothell WA 98012
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT DOOLEY, TREASURER
- Phone
- (425) 318-2114
- Website
- www.swerverobotics.org
- Return prepared by
- Catherine Muth
Mission
SWERVE ROBOTICS PROMOTES LIFELONG INTELLECTUAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) THROUGH FIRST ROBOTIC COMPETITIONS AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAMS ASSIST YOUTH AND VOLUNTEER STAFF, THROUGH INFORMAL EDUCATION, TO ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS AND VALUES THAT ENABLE THEM TO BECOME INCREASINGLY SELF-DIRECTING, PRODUCTIVE, CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS. OUR YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN ROBOTICS COMPETITIONS SUCH AS FIRST TECH CHALLENGE, FIRST LEGO CHALLENGE AND FIRST LEGO EXPLORER, WHERE THEY HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO HAVE FUN WHILE DEVELOPING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS THAT EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR SUCH AS PROBLEM SOLVING, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, PERSISTENCE, TIME MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION.
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORT OF FIRST TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE TEAMS (FTC): WE MAINTAIN TWO TEAMS MADE UP OF 12 STUDENTS EACH SUPPORTED BY A VOLUNTEER COACH AND THREE MENTORS. THE TEAM IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY THE SWERVE ROBOTICS BOARD AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT ENGINEERING SKILLS AND HOW TO MAKE DECISIONS BEYOND ENGINEERING. THE PROGRAM TEACHES THEM ABOUT TEAMWORK AND HOW TO ENGAGE OTHER STUDENTS AND ADULTS WHILE BUILDING A ROBOT TO COMPETE IN VARIOUS CHALLENGES. THE TEAMS HAVE ACCESS TO A SHOP THAT HAS INDUSTRIAL MACHINING EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE SPACE FOR COLLABORATION. THE SHOP IS AN IN-KIND DONATION FROM A PRIVATE BENEFACTOR. 24 STUDENTS SERVED. TEAMS MEET THREE TIMES A WEEK DURING THE SEASON, AND FOUR TIMES A WEEK LEADING UP TO COMPETITIONS. THE SEASON TYPICALLY RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER TO APRIL. COMPETITIONS ORGANIZED THROUGH THE STATE AND NATIONAL FIRST PROGRAM: THE FIRST THREE COMPETITIONS ARE GUARANTEED EVENTS. THE FINAL TWO COMPETITIONS ARE QUALIFICATION EVENTS. LEAGUE 1: NOVEMBER. LEAGUE 2: DECEMBER. INTERLEAGUE: FEBRUARY. WASHINGTON STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: MARCH. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: APRIL. SWERVE ROBOTICS COORDINATES MOCK COMPETITIONS FOR TEAMS IN THE AREA BEFORE AND DURING THE LEAGUE TIME FRAME.Expenses $65,783 · revenue $10,551
- SUPPORT OF FIRST LEGO LEAGUE CHALLENGE TEAMS (FLLC): WE MAINTAIN FOUR TEAMS MADE UP OF SIX TO EIGHT STUDENTS SUPPORTED BY A VOLUNTEER COACH AND MENTOR. THE TEAM IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE SWERVE ROBOTICS BOARD. THE STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT ENGINEERING SKILLS AND HOW TO MAKE DECISIONS BEYOND ENGINEERING. THE PROGRAM TEACHES STUDENTS HOW TO WORK AS A TEAM AND TO ENGAGE OTHER STUDENTS AND ADULTS WHILE BUILDING A LEGO ROBOT TO COMPETE IN VARIOUS CHALLENGES. 24 STUDENTS SERVED. TEAMS MEET TWICE A WEEK AND WILL INCREASE IN FREQUENCY PRIOR TO COMPETITIONS. THEY WILL ALSO HAVE PRACTICE COMPETITIONS BETWEEN EACH OF THE TEAMS. THE TEAMS HAVE ACCESS TO A BUILD ZONE THAT HAS OPEN SPACE FOR THE COMPETITION FIELD AND OFFICE SPACE FOR COLLABORATION. THE SPACE IS AN IN-KIND DONATION FROM DYNON, A PRIVATE AEROSPACE COMPANY. THE SEASON TYPICALLY RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER TO APRIL. THE FIRST COMPETITIONS ARE BACK TO A NORMAL SCHEDULE. QUALIFIERS: DECEMBER. QUALIFIERS: FEBRUARY. WASHINGTON STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: MARCH. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: APRIL.Expenses $25,762 · revenue $22,637
- SUPPORT OF FIST LEGO LEAGUE EXPOLORER TEAM (FLLE) - FIRST LEGO LEAGUE EXPLORER IS AN ENTRY LEVEL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AGED 6-10. WE HAVE TWO FLLE TEAMS THAT ARE SUPPORTED BY A VOLUNTEER PARENT AND OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE TEAM IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY THE SWERVE ROBOTICS BOARD. THE STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT BASIC ENGINEERING. THE PROGRAM ALSO TEACHES THEM HOW TO WORK AS A TEAM AND TO ENGAGE OTHER STUDENTS AND ADULTS WHILE BUILDING LEGOS AND WORKING ON SOLVING AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM. THE SEASON ENDS WITH ALL THE TEAMS IN THE LEAGUE PRESENTING THEIR PROJECTS TO VOLUNTEER JUDGES. 10 STUDENTS SERVED. TEAMS MEET TWICE A WEEK AT THE BUILD ZONE. THE SEASON TYPICALLY RUNS FROM MAY TO AUGUST. PRESENTATIONS: AUGUST.Expenses $7,750 · revenue $205
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-2238297
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $117,487
- Income (IRS master file)
- $111,422
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $110,689 | $124,344 | $117,487 | XML |
| 990-EZ | July 2024 | $81,617 | $69,955 | $128,070 | XML |
| 990-EZ | July 2023 | $95,203 | $104,781 | $125,325 | XML |
| 990-EZ | July 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Robert Dooley | July 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 82-2238297).
Questions about SWERVE ROBOTICS INC
- What is the EIN of SWERVE ROBOTICS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SWERVE ROBOTICS INC is 82-2238297.
- Is SWERVE ROBOTICS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to SWERVE ROBOTICS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SWERVE ROBOTICS 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 SWERVE ROBOTICS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SWERVE ROBOTICS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SWERVE ROBOTICS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names SARA JONES.
- Who are the officers and directors of SWERVE ROBOTICS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $36,890 (SARA JONES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SWERVE ROBOTICS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $110,689, expenses of $124,344 and total assets of $117,487 at year end.
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