Why it exists
Starting a robotics team is expensive: about $2,500 for an FTC team and $800 for a FIRST LEGO League team in the first year alone. The foundation exists to cut that first-year barrier so more students get to compete.
What it does
- Funding: direct grants to new and existing teams across FLL, FTC, VEX, and NHRL, including two FIRST LEGO League teams in Wilton
- Fiscal sponsorship: teams can operate under the foundation’s 501(c)(3), with debit cards and tax-deductible donation pages, run through Robolyst
- Robolyst: the foundation builds and operates Robolyst, free for every team
Results
Over $14,000 raised and 5 teams funded so far, reaching over 1,500 students.