Private foundation provides funding for social services, youth education, and the environment.

Provides funds allocated by the Indiana General Assembly to support K-12 robotics programs.

The Gene Haas Foundation donates millions annually to educational programs and community organizations. All grants are awarded exclusively to tax-exempt entities through an online application process. In 2024 alone, the Foundation distributed over $32 million in grants, bringing its total contributions since 1999 to more than $225 million.

Arconic is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial, packaging and building and construction markets.

Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club, a limited-item business model that offers our members quality products at an exceptional value unmatched by traditional retail. 

The commissioners serve as the executive and legislative body of county government. They are responsible for maintenance of county property and facilities. Their work involves facilitating the growth and prosperity of the county while enforcing it’s ordinances.

The Maverick Robotics Alumni Network includes all students and mentors that have participated on FIRST Team 4272 Maverick Robotics. Many of the team’s alumni have gone on to do great things and, while they may not be able to participate on our team as mentors, some do support the team financially.

Innovations in adhesives, tapes and coatings whose products are used in many industries including medical device, aerospace, defense, electric vehicle and consumer electronics like smartphones, wearable devices, tablets and computers.

A family farm in Kentland, Indiana.

AndyMark develops, manufactures, and distributes mechanical and electrical parts for the mobile and competitive robotics market, with a focus on robotics education.

Aluminum Man (Juan Salazar) is a Class of 2017 student alumnus from FIRST Team 4272 Maverick Robotics. He was a four year member of the drive team and helped invigorate the team to make it to the 2017 FIRST Championship in St. Louis. He currently works for UPS as a Gateway Workload Coordinator Supervisor.

Radian Research, Inc. is a recognized world leader of Energy Reference Standards, Energy Meter Testing Systems, Current Transformer Testers, Meter Test Boards, DC to AC Transfer Standards, and Automated Laboratory Energy Reference Systems. 

The Lafayette Division Central Indiana Chapter consists of NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) and The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW 668), working in the jurisdiction of the following geographical area: Indiana Counties- BENTON, CARROLL, CASS, FULTON, TIPPECANOE, AND WHITE.

Lakeside Book Company offers a full suite of book services ranging from sales and marketing to asset management, printing, and binding, and more.

Restaurant in Lafayette, IN that is serving up inventive Mexican eats with a Midwest twist!

United Parcel Service is an American multinational shipping & receiving and supply chain management company founded in 1907.

The Thrifty Bot exists to provide lower cost, commonly used parts to FIRST Robotics teams whose goal is to help address the sustainability issues of competition robotics by providing affordable parts to teams.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, or SEL, is a 100 percent employee-owned company that specializes in creating digital products and systems that protect, control and automate power systems around the world.

Indiana’s go to electrical contractor for commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. Family-run, innovative solutions

Walmart’s Spark Good is a program for nonprofits to manage donations and community engagement, allowing eligible organizations to apply for local grants, set up product registries for donations, request space outside stores for fundraising, and participate in customer-driven initiatives like “Round Up” donations.

Datacruz works to provide internet solutions for individuals and businesses with a focus on competitive rates and fast and friendly support.

Texas Roadhouse (Lafayette, IN), one of our fundraising partners, is a legendary steak restaurant serving American cuisine from the best steaks and ribs to made-from-scratch sides & fresh-baked rolls.

City Barbeque (Lafayette, IN), one of our fundraising partners. Every day, they’re smoking tastes of the nation, from Kansas City to the Carolinas; taking care of friends and neighbors; and sharing a passion for the art and soul of BBQ.

Purdue FIRST Programs (West Lafayette, IN), is a student organization based at Purdue University in Indiana. It has been a constant presence since our team’s founding in 2011, as a source of funding and mentors.