Waipahu, HI

FRIENDS OF WAIALUA ROBOTICS INC

EIN 81-1144400

Education & Youth Development STEM & Technology Education Children & youth Rural communities

Mission

Team 359 (Waialua Robotics) strives to transform the culture of its diverse and historically underserved rural community by preparing students to compete and succeed in post-secondary STEM education opportunities.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About FRIENDS OF WAIALUA ROBOTICS INC

Friends of Waialua Robotics, Inc. is the 501(c)(3) fundraising and support organization for Waialua Robotics (Team 359), operating to sustain school-level STEM programs, fund student participation in robotics competitions, and run a community STEM Learning Center offering fabrication and prototyping services.

The organization supports hands-on STEM education through mentorship, outreach, workshops, demonstrations, and partnerships with local businesses and foundations. In recent years it has maintained active competition participation (FIRST and VEX programs), hosted statewide outreach events, and continued to expand its STEM Learning Center capabilities.

Friends of Waialua Robotics files public Form 990 returns and has received foundation and corporate grants to underwrite program expenses, travel for competitions, equipment and student scholarships, while reporting multi-year revenues consistent with an active, donor-facing nonprofit.

Notable achievements

FIRST Impact Award (regional)

Team 359 and its supporting 501(c)(3) were recognized for community and outreach impact at the regional FIRST competition, highlighting sustained public engagement and program influence.

Established STEM Learning Center

Built and operates a community STEM Learning Center with capabilities such as 3D printing, laser cutting, PCB milling and CNC services used for student training, community projects and as a self-sustaining revenue stream for the program.

COVID-19 PPE production

During the COVID-19 pandemic the program produced hundreds of 3D-printed face shields and many custom masks for local first responders, health facilities and schools, demonstrating rapid community-responsive manufacturing capacity.

At a glance

Total assets: $204K
Annual revenue: $257K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 81-1144400
Location: Waipahu, HI
Website: www.waialuarobotics.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized as an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) public charity (organization active since 2016/2017) and maintains annual Form 990 filings.

Awarded grants and sponsorships from local foundations and corporate donors in recent years (including support from regional funders and technology-focused foundations) to underwrite program operations, travel and equipment.

Cited by FIRST and affiliated robotics networks for competitive awards and community outreach, reflecting regional visibility within the robotics/STEM ecosystem.

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