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Los Angeles Robotics (LA Robotics) is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation.

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The specific purposes for which this corporation is organized include, but are not limited to:

  • Serving the public by offering fun, technology-based enrichment activities for youth and community outreach with a focus on robotics programs that are affordable and sustainable throughout Southern California.
  • Partnering with the FIRST LEGO League (FLL), FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), and FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) programs to support regional events and the development of teams and volunteers.
  • Partnering with VEX IQ Challenge, VEX Robotics Competition (VRC) and VEX U programs to support regional events and the development of teams and volunteers.
  • Supporting the development of volunteers for regional and national events.

Corporate Office

Los Angeles Robotics
1457 3rd Street
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

(310) 937-7226
(310) 937-1416 Fax

Corporate ID Numbers

California Corporate or Organization No. 3103255 - nonprofit public benefit corporation

California Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts No. CT0169201

Federal Employer ID No. 20-0572530 - registered 501(c)(3) charity

Financial Reports

The LARobotics fiscal year begins on July 1 ends on June 30.
Semiannual reports for half years ending December 31 and for fiscal years.

Tax Returns & Filings

Federal IRS Forms 990-EZ or 990-N,
California FTB Form 199,
California Attorney General Form RRF-1,
California Secretary of State Statement of Information

Corporate Documents

Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Federal and State Registration Letters

Minutes of Board of Directors Meetings

Expense Report Form (Word document)

Prior to December 1, 2013, Los Angeles Robotics consisted of three divisions:

  • FIRST LEGO League (FLL)
  • FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
  • Southern California Regional Robotics Forum (SCRRF)
The FTC division was transferred to SMaRT Education on December 1, 2013.
The FLL division was transferred to Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles on May 1, 2014.
The Nelson Team Grants (NTG) division was added on March 16, 2017.
The FLL division transferred back to Los Angeles Robotics on May 1, 2020.
The FLL division was transferred to Southern California Robotics League (SCRL) on December 14, 2020.

Donate by check to:

    Los Angeles Robotics, ATTN: LeRoy Nelson, Treasurer
    1457 3rd Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

Donate by credit card, debit card or electronic check using PayPal Giving Fund.

FIRST®, FIRST® Robotics Competition, FRC®, FIRST® Tech Challenge, and FTC®, are registered trademarks of FIRST® (www.firstinspires.org).
FLL® and Jr.FLLâ„¢ are jointly held trademarks of FIRST® and The LEGO Group.
LEGO® is a registered trademark of The LEGO Group.
FIRST® and The LEGO Group are not overseeing, involved with, or responsible for this activity, product, or service.

Los Angeles Robotics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Last updated on 0716/23.
For additional information or to report problems, please contact: LeRoy@LARobotics.org.