Robonation Inc
Robonation delivers educational programs in robotics, autonomy, and related technologies through student competitions, hands-on learning resources, and educator support. These programs provide applied stem learning experiences for students from elementary through higher education, developing technical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills aligned with workforce needs. Through this work, Robonation increases awareness of education and career pathways and contributes to the development of a future workforce in engineering, skilled trades, and technology fields.
Robonation Inc at a glance
In short: Robonation Inc gave $72K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,298
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $10,328
- Median grant
- $9,711
- Total assets
- $4,582,835
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Robonation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Robonation Inc
Who Robonation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sepdac Inc ($15K). Together the top 7 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robonation Inc gives
- Giving grew 107% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $72K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sepdac Inc Jasper, GA | Sponsorship of Iarc Event | $15,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Dania Beach, FL | Autonomy Challenge | $10,391 |
| Lake Superior State University Marie, MI | Autonomy Challenge | $10,283 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | Autonomy Challenge | $9,711 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA | Autonomy Challenge | $9,711 |
| Advancing Science Technology and Art San Diego, CA | Autonomy Challenge | $9,377 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, FL | Autonomy Challenge | $7,825 |
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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 | $4,582,835 | $5,302,278 | $5,322,359 | $72,298 | 7 | $54,614 |
| 2024 | $4,790,398 | $5,596,968 | $5,539,085 | — | — | $69,784 |
| 2023 | $3,745,559 | $4,960,760 | $4,514,418 | $20,000 | 1 | $44,742 |
| 2022 | $3,269,968 | $5,108,090 | $5,230,500 | $35,000 | 2 | $29,856 |
| 2021 | $3,648,286 | $2,892,651 | $3,238,127 | $15,000 | 1 | $37,550 |
| 2020 | $3,123,497 | $2,294,961 | $2,777,346 | $5,800 | 1 | $5,663 |
About Robonation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Robonation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $55K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robonation Inc is led by Daryl Davidson, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daryl Davidson
President & CEO
Executive Director → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $196K (2025)
John Waickwicz
Board Chair
Board of Trustees → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
3.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Groark
Vice President of Programs
Program Director → Vice President of Programs, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$106K (2021) → $141K (2025)
Richard E. Quest
Education Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2025)
Kenneth Berry
Board of Trustees
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raashi Quattlebaum
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Brown
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Young
Board of Trustees
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Durkin
Board of Trustees
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Z. Jenkins
Board of Trustees
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Zwick
Board of Trustees
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louay Chamra
Board of Trustees
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lopez
Board of Trustees
New on the 2025 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Duba
Board of Trustees
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Vecchiolla
Board of Trustees
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Eugene Fraser (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Steve Duba (2021–2024) — Board of Trustees
- Former: Kyle Walker (2023–2024) — Vice President of Organization Development
- Former: Rick Quest (2024) — Education Manager
- Former: Suzy Young (2023) — Board of Trustees
- Former: Janelle Curtis (2020–2022) — Strategy & Marketing Director
- Former: Norma Floriza (2020–2021) — Finance Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $196K, to Daryl Davidson (President and CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robonation Inc
How much does Robonation Inc give each year?
Robonation Inc gave $72K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Robonation Inc's typical grant size?
Robonation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $9,711, and its average grant was $10,328, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Robonation Inc give grants?
Robonation Inc's top state is Georgia, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and Michigan (14%).
Does Robonation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Robonation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Autonomy Challenge" (6 grants).
Who are Robonation Inc's largest grantees?
Robonation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sepdac Inc ($15,000), Florida Atlantic University ($10,391) and Lake Superior State University ($10,283), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robonation Inc?
Robonation Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What is Robonation Inc?
Robonation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Arlington, VA. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Robonation Inc's EIN?
Robonation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1797483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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