New River Robotics Association
New River Robotics Association is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Christiansburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $13K.
New River Robotics Association at a glance
In short: New River Robotics Association gave $13K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,819
- +76.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,273
- +76.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,969
- Total assets
- $27,016
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who New River Robotics Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was FIRST Chesapeake ($7K). Together the top 2 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How New River Robotics Association gives
- Giving grew 84% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $13K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST Chesapeake Charlottesville, VA | Tournament hosting operations | $7,000 |
| Various Schools Blacksburg, VA | Registration and competition fees | $4,969 |
| Red Beard Pandas FTC Team 4924 Blacksburg, VA | Registration and Competition fees | $850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,016 | $25,275 | $29,001 | $12,819 | 3 | $29,001 |
| 2024 | $30,617 | $23,009 | $23,732 | $7,268 | 3 | $22,837 |
| 2023 | $31,006 | $16,790 | $22,773 | $11,918 | 4 | $22,648 |
| 2022 | $32,566 | $17,808 | $22,321 | $6,949 | 4 | $7,226 |
| 2021 | $37,079 | $11,135 | $11,080 | $1,471 | 1 | $9,321 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New River Robotics Association is led by Henry M. Bass, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Henry M. Bass
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Franky Marchand
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lisa Marie N. Bass
Secretary
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Stoddard
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about New River Robotics Association
How much does New River Robotics Association give each year?
New River Robotics Association gave $13K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 3 grants.
What is New River Robotics Association's typical grant size?
New River Robotics Association's median grant in 2025 was $4,969, and its average grant was $4,273, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does New River Robotics Association give grants?
New River Robotics Association gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Blacksburg, VA (2 grants).
Does New River Robotics Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on New River Robotics Association's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is New River Robotics Association?
New River Robotics Association reported $27K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.
What is New River Robotics Association?
New River Robotics Association is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Christiansburg, VA. It holds $27K in total assets as of 2025.
What is New River Robotics Association's EIN?
New River Robotics Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1144606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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