The Robotics Catalyst Foundation
DonateA dedicated debit card for your team's expenses — registration fees, parts, travel, no personal card required.
Your own fundraising page — share it with family, alumni, and local businesses to collect donations directly for your team.
Donate to Team 1234
Access grants and corporate sponsorships that require nonprofit status — under our umbrella, your team qualifies.
Your team gets
Process
Fill out a short application with your team number(if applicable), program, and contact info.
We review applications and typically respond within 3–5 business days.
Receive your team debit card and a link to your personal fundraising page.
Share your page and accept tax-deductible donations immediately.
Requirements
Transparency
FAQ
No. Your team operates under our 501(c)(3) umbrella, so you can accept tax-deductible donations without the legal overhead of forming your own organization.
Registration fees, robot parts, tools, travel, and other team-related expenses. Your debit card makes it easy to pay vendors directly.
Yes — every donation through your page is processed under our EIN (39-2225353) and donors automatically receive a tax-deductible receipt.
Funds stay in your team's account and roll over to the next season. If a team disbands, remaining funds support our general mission.
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