named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 5016
High school robotics team that designs, builds, and competes with robots in the annual FIRST Robotics Competition, focusing on engineering, teamwork, and leadership development
FLL Community Support Initiative
Mentorship and technical support program where high school team members assist middle school FIRST LEGO League teams by building and maintaining competition field kits and providing coding guidance
Women in STEM Outreach
Program aimed at increasing female participation in robotics and engineering through mentorship, workshops, and inclusive team activities
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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STEM Competition and Robotics Programs 2 activities
- Host and launch annual robotics seasons with public eventsHosts kickoff events to launch new FIRST Robotics seasons, such as the January 4th event for the 'Reefscape' theme, engaging students, mentors, and the public in the start of the build season.
- Support and expand FIRST Lego League (FLL) programs regionallyBuilds and supplies official FLL competition field kits and supports FLL teams across Long Island through mentorship, outreach, and infrastructure development. This includes constructing field-ready challenge fields and organizing team events to support the broader FLL community.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver pre-college STEM education through FIRST Robotics programsProvides high school and middle school students with hands-on STEM learning and robotics experience through participation in FIRST Robotics and FIRST Lego League (FLL) competitions. Activities include robot design, coding, and competition participation, serving students in the Huntington and Long Island communities.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organize community service and fundraising eventsConducts food drives and hosts public fundraising events, such as fall fundraisers featuring robot demonstrations, to support team operations and community engagement.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Promote diversity and inclusion in STEM through community outreachEngages in outreach initiatives aimed at increasing women's participation in STEM fields and broadening access to robotics education for underrepresented groups.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$21K
Contributions & grants$19K93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$26K
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Fundraising—
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Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
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Net assets$19K
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +323.2%
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Digital Goats Partner — Allied with during a competitive match at the FIRST Championship in St. Louis.
- FIRST LEGO League Partner — Collaborates with FLL by building official competition kits and supporting its outreach and event infrastructure in Long Island.
- FIRST Robotics Network — Member organization participating in FIRST Robotics competitions.
- FIRST Robotics Network — Participates in the FIRST Robotics competition network, following its annual themes and events.
- FIRST Robotics Competition Partner — Participates in the FIRST Robotics Competition as Team 5016 to deliver hands-on STEM education.
- Hixville J-Birds Partner — Alliance partner during playoff competition at the Hofstra FIRST Robotics event.
- Hofstra Partner — Participates in competitions hosted at Hofstra, where the team won a sustainability award.
- Huntington FLL team Partner — Provides coding assistance to the Huntington FIRST Lego League team.
- Round Table Robotics Partner — Allied with during a competitive match at the FIRST Championship in St. Louis.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Centered Robotics Culturemethodology: community-centered_robotics_educationBy fostering a culture of generosity, leadership, and shared learning within robotics programs, we sustain long-term engagement and collective growth because a values-driven community strengthens student ownership and broad participation beyond technical performance.
- Peer Mentorship Through Lived Experiencemethodology: peer-mentorship_through_lived_experienceBy involving former FIRST Lego League (FLL) participants as mentors and role models, we strengthen the local robotics ecosystem and support new students’ development because near-peer mentorship increases relatability, engagement, and continuity in STEM pathways.
- Project-Based Learning Through Robotics Competitionmethodology: project-based-learningBy engaging students in robotics design and competition, we develop STEM, business, and professional skills because hands-on participation in real-world engineering and team-based challenges reinforces applied learning and career readiness.