Improving community lives by implementing technology in all walks of life.
505 Robotics is a student-run non-profit uniting four disciplines — computer science, robotics, biomedicine, and humanities — to make STEM accessible to every community we serve.
Each branch operates independently but converges on shared community impact — competitions, outreach, and open knowledge.
01
Build & Engineer
Robotics
Designing, building, and programming competitive VEX Robotics systems — while bringing STEM outreach into underprivileged schools across the country.
▸ Field 2 competitive VEX Robotics teams
▸ Compete in 5+ televised competitions across the US
▸ Participate in 15+ regional competitions with social media coverage
▸ Provide financial support for competitions to underprivileged members
▸ Visit underprivileged elementary, middle, and high schools to promote VEX Robotics and encourage STEM
02
Software & Algorithms
Computer Science
Running signature hackathons, competitive teams, free tutoring, and an advanced algorithms camp to make computer science accessible and rigorous.
▸ Signature Hackathons: original local and non-local hackathons that raise organizational funds and foster engagement in STEM
▸ Competitive Hackathon Team: an in-house team competing in high-level hackathons virtually and in person
▸ Free Computer Science Tutoring: accessible academic aid and peer tutoring for rigorous CS courses
▸ USACO Training Camp: a dedicated camp running until December, focused on advanced algorithmic problem-solving for the USA Computing Olympiad
03
Community Outreach Pillar
Humanities
Channeling student volunteers into fundraising, competition, and education programs that broaden access to STEM and computer science.
▸ Helping underprivileged, elderly, and disabled people learning how to use technology to their benefit
▸ Provide financial support to underprivileged STEM students who want to compete in VEX Robotics, Hackathons, and other STEM Competitions
▸ Provide free tutoring for students in difficult Computer Science courses
04
Healthcare × Technology
BioMed
Building biomedical competition teams at both the middle and high school levels — with plans to expand as our membership and sponsorships grow.
▸ Compete in Medicine Bowl and eCYBERMISSION for both high school and middle school students
▸ Expand into more competitions as we grow members and sponsorships
Robotics
Build & Engineer
Designing, building, and programming competitive VEX Robotics systems — while bringing STEM outreach into underprivileged schools across the country.
→ Field 2 competitive VEX Robotics teams
→ Compete in 5+ televised competitions across the US
→ Participate in 15+ regional competitions with social media coverage
→ Provide financial support for competitions to underprivileged members
→ Visit underprivileged elementary, middle, and high schools to promote VEX Robotics and encourage STEM
— Donate
Every contribution is tax-deductible and reaches a student.
505 Robotics is a student-run non-profit operating under the fiscal sponsorship of Hack Club — a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 81-2908499). Donations flow through HCB, Hack Club's transparent financial platform.
Verified Status
Fiscally Sponsored by Hack Club
505 Robotics is a proud member of Hack Club Bank, a program of The Hack Foundation—a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Because we are fiscally sponsored, we operate with full financial oversight and transparency.
All funds raised for 505 Robotics are securely held by The Hack Foundation. This partnership allows us to accept tax-deductible contributions. Every donor will automatically receive an official receipt for their records. Your support directly funds our equipment, competition costs, and community outreach programs while giving you the maximum tax benefits allowed by law.
100% to programs
Every dollar funds workshops, competitions, and community outreach.
Tax-deductible
You'll receive an official receipt through Hack Club's 501(c)(3).
Fully transparent
Donations are tracked publicly on HCB, Hack Club's financial platform.
— Make a donation
Give any amount, directly to our programs.
Whether it's $5 or $500, your donation directly funds STEM workshops, competition entries, and outreach for under-resourced communities.
