Shop Rat Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Shop Rat Foundation Inc is located in Pleasant Lake, MI. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Shop Rat Foundation Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Shop Rat Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Shop Rat Foundation Inc generated $241.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $138.8k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO IGNITE INTEREST IN MANUFACTURING AND PROFESSIONAL TRADES CAREERS AMONG OUR NATION'S YOUTH THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS, CURRICULUM AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, COMPANIES AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE KEYSTONE PROJECT OF THE SHOP RAT FOUNDATION IS THE SHOP RAT EDUCATION PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM CURRENTLY ENCOMPASSES INTRODUCTORY THROUGH ADVANCED LEVEL CURRICULUM OFFERINGS, SERVING YOUTH ENROLLED IN GRADES 6-12. THE PROGRAM REACHES APPROXIMATELY 3,000 YOUTH ANNUALLY AND IS FACILITATED IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITIES WITHIN MICHIGAN. THE SHOP RAT EDUCATION PROGRAM IS COMPOSED OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLASSES AND SUMMER CAMPS, IN-SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMMING AND ADDITIONAL EVENTS THAT SHOWCASE CAREERS FOCUSED ON CONSTRUCTION TRADES, ENGINEERING, PRECISION MACHINING AND WELDING, WHILE REINFORCING STUDENT UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF STEM SKILLS. A KEY ASPECT OF THE SHOP RAT EDUCATION PROGRAM CURRICULUM IS AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO CAREER EXPLORATION. THE SHOP RAT FOUNDATION FACILITATES CLASSES WITHIN LOCAL MANUFACTURING FACILITIES FOR YOUTH, AS WELL AS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORTS SUCH AS MANUFACTURING DAY TOURS. THE SHOP RAT FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO GROW ITS FREE, CAREER EXPLORATION FOCUSED MOBILE APPLICATION CALLED ON THE JOB 360, ENABLING STUDENTS TO VIRTUALLY TOUR MANUFACTURING FACILITIES AND GAIN FIRST HAND KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CAREERS WITHIN THE FIELD.


IN 2021, THE SHOP RAT FOUNDATION CONTINUED IN ITS PURSUIT TOWARD CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT WITH EFFORTS MADE TO FULLY ALIGN THE CURRICULUM UTILIZED WITHIN THE SHOP RAT EDUCATION PROGRAM WITH STATE OF MICHIGAN CTE STANDARDS, AS WELL AS THE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL INDUSTRY WITHIN THEIR SERVICE AREAS TO COLLABORATIVELY ESTABLISH COMPLETE EDUCATIONAL PIPELINES TOWARD CAREERS WITHIN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY. THE SHOP RAT FOUNDATION CONTINUES ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JACKSON YMCA, INNOVATE ALBION AND OTHERS TO PROMOTE GREATER ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN THE JACKSON COUNTY TALENT CONSORTIUM TO IDENTIFY AND ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO ACCESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kelly Burr Kofflin
Executive Di
$72,679
Amanda Hutchings
Chair
$0
Tom Jurasek
Treasurer
$0
Christopher Salow
Founder
$0
Erica Bills
Secretary
$0
Tim Exposito
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $32,400
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$204,171
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$236,571
Total Program Service Revenue$4,762
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $2,320
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$2,327
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $241,326

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Shop Rat Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $120,799.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Jackson Community Foundation

Jackson, MI

PURPOSE: ROBOTICS

$108,245
Keough Family Foundation

Ann Arbor, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$12,000
Lavery Foundation

Jackson, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$54
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