Oregon Robotics Tournament & Outreach Program

“The form 990 was reviewed by the executive director and board chair, some members of the board (including the treasurer), and was provided to all board members prior to filing.”

“A conflict of interest policy has been established by the board. Each member is annually required to indicate compliance with the policy.”

“On june 30, 2016 the board of directors established an executive compensation policy under the guidance of a compensation committee to determine guidelines for both the executive director and the development director.”

“The organization is an oregon corporation and the state of oregon has a website with instructions for obtaining information. The form 990 is also available via some websites. Additionally, information can be obtained from the organization by written request, subject to approval by the executive director and/or legal council.”

“Continued from above. Ortop implements all aspects of these programs, including registration, event management, team financial support, coaching workshops, volunteer training and recruitment, and program outcome measurement. First lego league junior had more than 771 students participate on 150 teams at five events in oregon during the 2016-17 season. First lego league had more than 3,135 students participate on 437 teams at twenty-five events in oregon during the 2016-17 season. First tech challenge had more than 1,416 students participate on 200 teams at forty-nine events in oregon during the 2016-17 season. In addition, ortop has a memorandum of understanding with the washington state non profit 'first washington' to deliver the high school level first robotics competition program in oregon. First washington implements the events and has fiducial responsibilities through an agreement with first. Ortop is responsible for oregon based fundraising and team support activities. There were 50 first robotics competition teams in oregon with 1,137 students participating, and oregon hosted three of the pacific northwest district events in the 2016-17 season.”

“The organization changed its accounting method for the 990 from cash to accrual basis in 2016 in order to more accurately reflect the financial position and activities of the entity.”