Liabilities / Assets
95th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Brute Force Robotics
EIN 92-1905431 • 501(c)3 • Denver, CO
Profile
The mission of brute force robotics is to provide stem opportunities to underserved and underrepresented polulations of high school students in the denver area. We provide experiences in mechanical engineering, computer programming, and business management. These skills inspire young people to be leaders in science and technology and prepare them for stem-based careers.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
1.71x
Liabilities / Revenue
91st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
22nd percentile
Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
26th percentile
Faster asset growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
58th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$16,013
Down $7,286 (-31%) from 2023
Liabilities
Up$27,414
Up $7,912 (+41%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down-$11,401
Down $15,198 (-400%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$66,312
Up $2,512 (+3.9%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$81,621
Up $21,618 (+36%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$15,309
Down $19,106 (-503%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $16,013
- Liabilities
- $27,414
- Net assets
- -$11,401
- Revenue
- $66,312
- Expenses
- $81,621
- Net income
- -$15,309
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Oct 10, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $70,859
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The mission of brute force robotics is to provide stem opportunities to underserved and underrepresented polulations of high school students in the denver area. We provide experiences in mechanical engineering, computer programming, and business management. These skills inspire young people to be leaders in science and technology and prepare them for stem-based careers.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| ROBOT PARTS & UPGRADES | - | $31,458 |
| CAPITAL EXPENSES (3RD PRINTER & CERAKOTING EQUIPMENT) | - | $15,729 |
| TRAVELING & COMPETING IN OUT OF STATE COMPETITION (SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH) | - | $15,729 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIK DARZINS | President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| JACOB SALZMAN | Key Employee | PT | $0 | - | - |
| PHILIP SZEREMETA | Key Employee | PT | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Brute Force Robotics
- EIN
- 92-1905431
- Phone
- 4046264160
- Address
- 2000 VALENTIA ST, DENVER, CO 80238
Signing Officer
- Name
- Erik Darzins
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 4046264160
- Signed
- 2025-10-10
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Singh CPA & Associates
- Address
- 1755 PARK ST SUITE 200, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
- Preparer
- Riki Singh
- Phone
- 6309874723
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8
“Credit card rewards 900 total 900”
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16
“Expenses fundraising expenses 533 meeting expenses 2,846 office expenses 392 paypal fees 65 supplies 54,943 transportation 1,143 travel 18,678 repairs and maintenance 1,227 administrative costs 1,186 competition expenses 81 vehicle expenses 67 total 81,161”
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 20
“Prior year adjustment 109”
Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24
“Inventories for sale or use 88 88 total 88 88”
Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26
“Chase credit card 16,340 24,252 reimbursement acct 3,162 3,162”
Form 990-ez, Part III
“The mission of brute force robotics is to provide stem opportunities to underserved and underrepresented polulations of high school students in the denver area. We provide experiences in mechanical engineering, computer programming, and business management. These skills inspire young people to be leaders in science and technology and prepare them for stem-based careers.”
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