﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return returnVersion="2016v3.0" xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2017-10-09T23:56:33-07:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2017-05-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990EZ</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2016-06-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>270448093</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>VANDEN ROBOTICS FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>VAND</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7074481539</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>773 Calico Trail</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Vacaville</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>95687</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>Duane Murphy</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>Treasurer</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7074481539</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2017-10-09</SignatureDt>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <FilingSecurityInformation>
      <IPAddress>
        <IPv4AddressTxt>23.116.66.161</IPv4AddressTxt>
      </IPAddress>
    </FilingSecurityInformation>
    <TaxYr>2016</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2021-01-29 14:40:06Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="4">
    <IRS990EZ documentId="R000001" referenceDocumentId="R000004" softwareId="16000425" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>http://www.vandenrobotics.com</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <Organization501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="R000002">X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <TypeOfOrganizationOtherInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationOtherInd>
      <TypeOfOrganizationOtherDesc>Non-profit Foundation</TypeOfOrganizationOtherDesc>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>100486</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIInd>
      <ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt>85284</ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueAmt>3500</ProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>0</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeAmt>0</InvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <SaleOfAssetsGrossAmt>0</SaleOfAssetsGrossAmt>
      <CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt>0</CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt>
      <GainOrLossFromSaleOfAssetsAmt>0</GainOrLossFromSaleOfAssetsAmt>
      <GamingGrossIncomeAmt>0</GamingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt fndrsngEventContriPrevRptAmt="0">7115</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt>3393</SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt>
      <SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt>3722</SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt>
      <GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>540</GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>
      <CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>44</CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>
      <GrossProfitLossSlsOfInvntryAmt>496</GrossProfitLossSlsOfInvntryAmt>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>4047</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueAmt>97049</TotalRevenueAmt>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt>92253</GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt>
      <BenefitsPaidToOrForMembersAmt>0</BenefitsPaidToOrForMembersAmt>
      <SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt>0</SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt>
      <FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt>0</FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt>
      <OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt>0</OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt>
      <PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt>7</PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt>
      <OtherExpensesTotalAmt>0</OtherExpensesTotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesAmt>92260</TotalExpensesAmt>
      <ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt>4789</ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>19195</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>23984</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd>
      <CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>17522</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>25717</EOYAmt>
      </CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp>
      <LandAndBuildingsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </LandAndBuildingsGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalDetail>
        <BOYAmt>1673</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1673</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalDetail>
      <Form990TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>19195</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>27390</EOYAmt>
      </Form990TotalAssetsGrp>
      <SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3406</EOYAmt>
      </SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>19195</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>23984</EOYAmt>
      </NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp>
      <PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt>The Vanden Robotics Team intends to develop and support a competitive high school robotics team that will; 1) encourage a passion for science and engineering through education and experience, 2) engage students, mentors, parents and teachers to work collaboratively by building competitive robots, 3) develop, organize and maintain facilities to research and develop engineering skills, 4) involve parents and mentors in both technical and non-technical aspects of the team, and 5) encourage community partnerships and outreach through presentations, demonstrations, donations, and sponsorships.</PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>Build, Design and Construct a Robot to compete in the FIRST Robotics competition.</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>42950</GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>42950</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>Organize and Sponsor a Vex Robotics competition event.</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>1657</GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>1657</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>Support the team expenses involved in attending competitions.</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>40077</GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>40077</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>84684</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Mark Crusoe</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>0.25</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Bernadette Aldrich</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Vice President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>0</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Adrienne Palesi</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>0.25</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Duane Murphy</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Treasurer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>2</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Doug Green</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Head Coach</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>20</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Jenny Rosell</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Financial Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>0.1</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd>0</ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd>
      <ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd>0</ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd>
      <OrganizationHadUBIInd>0</OrganizationHadUBIInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd>0</OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd>
      <DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt>0</DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt>
      <Form1120PolFiledInd>0</Form1120PolFiledInd>
      <MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd>0</MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd>
      <TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt>0</TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt>
      <TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt>0</TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt>
      <TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt>0</TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt>0</TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt>
      <TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt>0</TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>Duane Murphy</PersonNm>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1024 Topaz Court</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Vacaville</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>95687</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <PhoneNum>7074481539</PhoneNum>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFndsInd>0</DonorAdvisedFndsInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <TanningServicesProvidedInd>0</TanningServicesProvidedInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TransactionWithControlEntInd>0</TransactionWithControlEntInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt>NONE</PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt>
      <PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt>NONE</PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt>
      <FiledScheduleAInd>1</FiledScheduleAInd>
    </IRS990EZ>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="R000002" softwareId="16000425" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>33617</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>30100</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>47793</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>35383</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>77864</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>224757</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>0</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>0</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>0</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp>
      <GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>0</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>0</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>0</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>33617</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>30100</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>47793</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>35383</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>77864</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>224757</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>224757</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <TotalSupportAmt>224757</TotalSupportAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>1</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>1</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="R000003" softwareId="16000425" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="R000004" softwareId="16000425" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Reimbursed expenses from shared travel expenses.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Continuing unsold inventory</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Description;EOY Amount^Golden West Vex Team Savings;2388|Team To Be Paid;298|Vanden Vex Team Savings;720^Total;3406^</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>