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Lakota Robotics LLC

EIN 83-1757990 • 501(c)3 • Middletown, OH

Profile

Form 990 organizations mission we inspire young people to pursue careers in science and technology using a unique and fun learing experience in an environment that fosters creativity and models those careers. We engage young people and equip them with skills necessary to become confident, responsible, productive individuals prepared to make a meaningful contribution in the world and motivated to improve the lives of others.

6123 Dawson DrMiddletown, OH 45044

www.lakotarobotics.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

18th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

98th percentile

91%

Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

97th percentile

172%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

469%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Up

$1,783,367

Up $1,541,986 (+639%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,783,367

Up $1,541,986 (+639%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$1,645,433

Up $1,594,534 (+3133%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$146,225

Up $29,293 (+25%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$1,499,208

Up $1,565,241 (+2370%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2018: $18,963Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $18,9632018Assets 2019: $37,555Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $37,5552019Assets 2020: $39,361Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $39,3612020Assets 2021: $307,414Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $307,4142021Assets 2022: $241,381Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $241,3812022Assets 2024: $1,783,367Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,783,3672024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,783,367
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,783,367

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2018: $59,230Expenses 2018: $70,056Net Income 2018: -$10,8262018Revenue 2019: $38,980Expenses 2019: $20,388Net Income 2019: $18,5922019Revenue 2020: $33,937Expenses 2020: $32,131Net Income 2020: $1,8062020Revenue 2021: $279,054Expenses 2021: $11,001Net Income 2021: $268,0532021Revenue 2022: $50,899Expenses 2022: $116,932Net Income 2022: -$66,0332022Revenue 2024: $1,645,433Expenses 2024: $146,225Net Income 2024: $1,499,2082024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,645,433
Expenses$146,225
Net Income$1,499,208

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,645,433
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We inspire young people to pursue careers in science and technology using a unique and fun learning experience in an environment that fosters creativity and models those careers. We engage young people and equip them with skills necessary to become confident, responsible, productive individuals prepared to make a meaningful contribution in the world and motivated to improve the lives of others.

We inspire young people to pursue careers in science and technology using a unique and fun learning experience in an environment that fosters creativity and models those careers. We engage young people and equip them with skills necessary to become confident, responsibile,...

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$1,594,515-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$153,301-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$235,849$34,545▼ $201,304
Investments Other Securities-$1,006-
Total Assets$235,849$1,783,367▲ $1,547,518
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$235,849$1,783,367▲ $1,547,518
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$235,849$1,783,367▲ $1,547,518
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$235,849$1,783,367▲ $1,547,518

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,394,515$25,046$1,419,561
Land$200,000-$200,000
Equipment-$43,800$43,800
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jimmy NicholsPresident
Dave BaringerBoard Member
Linda CassidyBoard Member
Robert WeekleyBoard Member
Sandy WheatleyBoad Member
Emily MorganSecretary
Kindra MontgomeryTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,593,371
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$46,062
Other Revenue
$6,000
All Other Contributions
$1,593,371
Change in Net Assets
$1,499,208
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$146,225
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Travel$25,384--$25,384
Depreciation Depletion$25,046--$25,046
Occupancy$24,176--$24,176
All Other Expenses$17,947--$17,947
Insurance$12,923--$12,923
Conferences and Meetings$5,127--$5,127
Fees for Services Other$2,402--$2,402
Other Expenses$328--$328
Total Functional Expenses$146,225$0$0$146,225
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

FORM 990, PArt VI 11b Organizations Process to Review FORM 990 A Copy of the form 990 was made available to all members of the Governing body for their review prior to filing.

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

Form 990,Part VI, Line 12c-Enforcement of Conflicts Policy The organization requires board members to fill out a Conflict of Interest form annually, and the forms are kept in the board records.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

Form 990, Part VI Line 19-Governing Documents Disclosure Explaination Upon receiving a written request, the Organization will provide copies of: Article of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Constitution

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lakota Robotics LLC
EIN
83-1757990
In Care Of
% Jimmy Nichols
Phone
5135931229
Address
6123 Dawson Dr, Middletown, OH 45044

Signing Officer

Name
Jimmy Nichols
Title
President
Phone
5135931229
Signed
2025-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jimmy Nichols
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Schenck Accounting LLC
Address
3001 Middletown-Eaton Rd, Middletown, OH 45042
Preparer
Connie J Schenck
Phone
5135940338
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

In the prior year, the organization received a donation into the investment account. The begining balance of the investment acount as of 12/31/2023 should have been 48,310. This was accidentally omitted on the prior year tax return.

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

$100 - Annual State Fee $350 - West Chester Fee $14 - Wire Transfer Fee $359 - Website and Bs Fees $304 - West Chester Chamber Fees $159 - Zoom Fees $1116 - Bldg/Scan/Sign/Bs filing TOTAL List of Other Fee....$2,402

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

$41 - Bank Fee $5716 - 1038 Operating team fees $3085 - 1038 Lakota Robotic Center (Housing Exp) $1192 - Trailer/storage expense $860 - First Event (Official/off season) $5421 - 1038 Team Uniform $1632 - Booster expenditures for team TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES....$17,947

General explanation attachment

Form 990 Organizations Misson We inspire young people to pursue careers in science and technology using a unique and fun learning experience in an environment that fosters creativity and models those careers. We engage young people and equip them with skills necessary to become confident, responsible, productive individuals prepared to make a meaningful contribution in the world and motivated to improve the lives of others.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FORM 990, PArt VI 11b Organizations Process to Review FORM 990 A Copy of the form 990 was made available to all members of the Governing body for their review prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Form 990,Part VI, Line 12c-Enforcement of Conflicts Policy The organization requires board members to fill out a Conflict of Interest form annually, and the forms are kept in the board records.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Form 990, Part VI Line 19-Governing Documents Disclosure Explaination Upon receiving a written request, the Organization will provide copies of: Article of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Constitution
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3In the prior year, the organization received a donation into the investment account. The begining balance of the investment acount as of 12/31/2023 should have been 48,310. This was accidentally omitted on the prior year tax return.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4$100 - Annual State Fee $350 - West Chester Fee $14 - Wire Transfer Fee $359 - Website and Bs Fees $304 - West Chester Chamber Fees $159 - Zoom Fees $1116 - Bldg/Scan/Sign/Bs filing TOTAL List of Other Fee....$2,402
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5$41 - Bank Fee $5716 - 1038 Operating team fees $3085 - 1038 Lakota Robotic Center (Housing Exp) $1192 - Trailer/storage expense $860 - First Event (Official/off season) $5421 - 1038 Team Uniform $1632 - Booster expenditures for team TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES....$17,947
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Form 990 Organizations Misson We inspire young people to pursue careers in science and technology using a unique and fun learning experience in an environment that fosters creativity and models those careers. We engage young people and equip them with skills necessary to become confident, responsible, productive individuals prepared to make a meaningful contribution in the world and motivated to improve the lives of others.
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