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Financial Summary
This page tracks the team's finances — expenses, income, and fundraising — to support the Sustain Award and demonstrate long-term financial sustainability. It also covers the broader WCCA Robotics program (FTC + FLL teams).
Expense Categories
TODO: Fill in amounts for each category. Note whether each is recurring (annual) or one-time.
| Category | Amount | Recurring / One-Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTC team registration | Recurring (annual) | ||
| Competition registration fees | Recurring (per event) | ||
| FIRST Tech Challenge kit / starter bot | One-time | GoBilda starter bot kit | |
| Mecanum wheel chassis kit | One-time | $800 — GoBilda Strafer Chassis | |
| Odometry kit (Pinpoint + pods) | One-time | $210 — GoBilda 4-bar odometry pack | |
| Limelight 3A camera | One-time | $200 — GoBilda | |
| 3D printer | One-time | ~$300 — Elegoo Centauri Carbon | |
| Additional hardware/parts | Varies | Servos, sensors, wiring, etc. | |
| Travel / transportation | Recurring (per event) | Gas, hotels if needed | |
| Team shirts / apparel | Recurring (annual) | ||
| Field elements / practice field | One-time? | ||
| Other | |||
| Total FTC Expenses |
FLL Team Expenses
| Category | Amount | Recurring / One-Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLL team registration | Recurring (annual) | ||
| LEGO kits | Varies | ||
| Competition registration | Recurring (per event) | ||
| Travel to invitational tournament | One-time (this year) | Highlight: FLL team raised funds for this | |
| Other | |||
| Total FLL Expenses |
Income — Microsoft Hours Matching
TODO: Fill in amounts for the last 3 years.
| Year | Microsoft Hours Match Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023–2024 | ||
| 2024–2025 | ||
| 2025–2026 |
Income — Donations
TODO: Fill in donation income for each year.
| Year | Donation Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023–2024 | ||
| 2024–2025 | ||
| 2025–2026 |
Income — Other
TODO: Any other income sources (grants, sponsorships, school support, etc.).
| Source | Amount | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
FLL Fundraising Highlight
TODO: Document how the FLL team raised money to travel to an invitational tournament. This is a strong example of sustainability and initiative for judging.
- What was the fundraising goal?
- How did they raise the money? (events, campaigns, etc.)
- How much did they raise?
- What was the outcome?
Financial Sustainability Story (for Sustain Award)
Key points to highlight in the portfolio and presentation:
- Diverse income streams: Donations, Microsoft corporate matching, (other?)
- Expense planning: Prioritized upgrades by impact (odometry → Limelight → mecanum wheels)
- Cross-program support: FTC and FLL teams share resources under WCCA Robotics umbrella
- FLL initiative: Students took ownership of fundraising when they needed to travel
- Growth trajectory: Track how income/expenses have changed as the program has grown
- Future planning: Equipment investments (like 3D printer, second robot control bundle) enable long-term capability
Data Still Needed
- Actual dollar amounts for all expense categories
- 3 years of Microsoft Hours Matching income data
- 3 years of donation income data
- FLL fundraising story details
- Any other income sources
- Breakdown of which expenses are covered by which income sources