Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute is a public charity based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It supports U.S. manufacturing through robotics and artificial intelligence technology development, workforce programs, and collaborative projects; its 2025 filing reports 32 grants totaling $11,150,304.
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute at a glance
In short: Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute gave $11.2M across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $348K), top state Pennsylvania. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,150,304
- -31.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $348,447
- -24.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $223,258
- Total assets
- $11,307,137
- +26.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (6 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute
- How to Apply
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Join the ARM Institute member consortium to be eligible to submit proposals in response to Project Calls. The institute’s website describes calls as collaborative opportunities for member project teams and provides call-specific submission steps.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4501 Lytle St Mill 19A Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15207-1892
Phone: (412) 785-0444
Website: https://arminstitute.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute
Henry L. Hillman Foundation Grant for ARM Endorsement
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute
Amount
$200,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Richard King Mellon Foundation Grant - Keystone Space Collaborative
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Amount
$250,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grid Raster Inc ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $7.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 42 grants of 158 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The institute is based in Pittsburgh. In 2025, recipients in Pennsylvania received 46% of grant dollars, followed by California at 18%, Texas at 9%, Illinois at 6%, and New Jersey at 6%. The recipient list also includes organizations in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 32 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $162K; repeat grants $391K. How we count
Medians: $138K first-time, $277K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8.6M (2022) to $16.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $11.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grid Raster Inc Mountainview, CA | Research Subawards | $1,224,002 |
| Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Pittsburgh, PA | Research Subawards | $1,124,413 |
| Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station College Station, TX | Research Subawards | $972,225 |
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | Research Subawards | $960,254 |
| Titan Robotics Inc Pittsburgh, PA | Research Subawards | $862,700 |
| Siemens Corporation CT Princeton, NJ | Research Subawards | $664,720 |
| ARIS Technology LLC Batavia, IL | Research Subawards | $462,214 |
| Westmoreland County Community College Youngwood, PA | Research Subawards | $436,762 |
| CapSen Robotics Inc Pittsburgh, PA | Research Subawards | $426,734 |
| ThoughtForge Corp Berkeley, CA | Research Subawards | $420,802 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,307,137 | $31,939,842 | $31,765,320 | $11,150,304 | 32 | $151,527 |
| 2024 | $8,910,758 | $41,592,781 | $41,707,572 | $16,211,121 | 35 | $195,574 |
| 2023 | $9,488,689 | $35,868,101 | $35,635,842 | $12,486,648 | 28 | $40,289 |
| 2022 | $6,044,902 | $23,365,841 | $22,801,570 | $8,635,039 | 35 | $872 |
| 2021 | $8,985,791 | $26,581,090 | $25,965,978 | $12,558,599 | 28 | $-5,590 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The institute’s stated purpose is to foster collaboration among government, industry, and academia to organize U.S. capabilities in manufacturing robotics into a coherent ecosystem and improve U.S. competitiveness. Its program description identifies research to advance transformative robotic technologies and education to increase U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.
The institute’s website describes technology projects focused on industrial robotics and manufacturing, with project topics informed by member input, industry research, and roadmapping. It says Project Calls seek solutions beyond basic research and typically at Technology Readiness Levels 4–7, with the aim of developing, scaling, and commercializing technologies. Its work also includes workforce advancement and automation services.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. Carnegie Mellon University received a research subaward; its stated mission includes education, problem solving, and leadership development. Catalyst Connection, which received a research subaward, describes its mission as improving the performance, growth, and productivity of small and medium-sized manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania. STEM Coding Lab, also a recipient, says it provides youth in grades K–8 with skills for the digital economy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the institute reported 32 grants totaling $11,150,304. Awards ranged from $8,638 to $1,224,002, with a median of $223,258. The listed largest awards were designated as research subawards.
Among the largest 2025 awards were $1,224,002 to Grid Raster Inc., $1,124,413 to Community College of Allegheny County, $972,225 to Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, $960,254 to Carnegie Mellon University, and $862,700 to Titan Robotics Inc. Other notable awards included $664,720 to Siemens Corporation CT, $462,214 to ARIS Technology LLC, and $436,762 to Westmoreland County Community College.
The institute’s website says Project Calls are open to the public, but only members may submit proposals. It directs interested organizations to join its member consortium before seeking to participate in funding opportunities. A 2025 technology call had a concept-paper deadline of April 9, 2025; that cycle is past.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary Fedder as director; Ira Moskowitz as CEO; Louisa Michaels as CFO; James Douglass as COO; Lisa Masciantonio as CWO; Suzanne Teele as CSO; Charles Brandt as CTO; Jason Gilligan as CBDO, noted as having exited in November 2024; William Miller as principal engineer; and Joseph Giampapa as principal robotics scientist, noted as having exited in October 2024.
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute is led by Ira Moskowitz, CEO on every filing since 2021; 12 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ira Moskowitz
CEO
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$186K (2021) → $359K (2025)
John Zappa
Senior Director of Product Management
Director of Product Management → Senior Director of Product Management, 2025
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$139K (2023) → $164K (2025)
Cara Cranston
Director of Technology Program
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$159K (2025)
Brett Lambert
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Tunstel
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Fedder
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irene Barhyte
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Ballinger
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Pat Antkowiak
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Petra Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Mandelbaum
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sasha Stolyarov
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal Orringer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Chen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Tran
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Brandt
CTO
Senior Director & Tech Development → CTO, 2023
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$187K (2021) → $259K (2025)
James Douglass
COO
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$254K (2021) → $294K (2025)
Lisa Masciantonio
Cwo
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$205K (2021) → $269K (2025)
Suzanne Teele
Cso
Head of Marketing & Communications → Cso, 2023
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$179K (2021) → $255K (2025)
Louisa Michaels
CFO
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$106K (2022) → $298K (2025)
Jacob Elensky
Controller
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $198K (2025)
Jason Gilligan
Cbdo
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$131K (2024) → $227K (2025)
Joseph Giampapa
Prin. Rob. Sci.
Principal Robotics Scientist → Prin. Rob. Sci., 2025
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$176K (2024) → $188K (2025)
William Miller
Principal Engineer
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$197K (2024) → $225K (2025)
Former officers (16)
- Former: Burak Ozdoganlar (2021–2024) — Former Officer
- Former: Larry Sweet (2024) — Director Engineering
- Former: Arnold Kravitz (2021–2023) — CIO
- Former: Christopher Adams (2021–2023) — Senior Programs Manager
- Former: Eli Evankovich (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Howie Choset (2021–2023) — Former Officer
- Former: Kathy Proch (2021–2023) — Former Officer
- Former: Michael Skocik (2021–2023) — Senior Programs Manager
- Former: Sam Reiman (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Fischer Senior (2023) — Business Development Manager
- Former: Charles Brandt Deputy (2022) — Director Tech. Development
- Former: Elaine Zevkovich Senior (2022) — Finance Analysis Manager
- Former: Suzanne Teele Head Of (2022) — Market. & Communications
- Former: Cara Mazzarini (2021) — Technology Portfolio Manager
- Former: Elaine Zevkovich (2021) — CFO
- Former: Martin Schmidt (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $359K, to Ira Moskowitz (CEO). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute
How much does Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute give each year?
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute gave $11.2M across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $16.2M across 35 grants.
What is Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute's typical grant size?
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute's median grant in 2025 was $223,258, and its average grant was $348,447, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute that year got $162K on average.
Where does Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute give grants?
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute's top state is Pennsylvania, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (18%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (7 grants).
Does Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Subawards" (32 grants).
Who are Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute's largest grantees?
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute's largest 2025 grantees include Grid Raster Inc ($1,224,002), Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) ($1,124,413) and Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station ($972,225), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute?
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute reported $11.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.9M.
What does Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute fund?
The institute’s stated purpose is to foster collaboration among government, industry, and academia to organize U.S. capabilities in manufacturing robotics into a coherent ecosystem and improve U.S. competitiveness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute?
Join the ARM Institute member consortium to be eligible to submit proposals in response to Project Calls. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute's EIN?
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2812384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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