Transparency

Ensuring Accountability: We are a transparent, non-profit organization with a "Book of Record" open for public inspection, ensuring your gift is managed with the highest level of integrity.

Bremerton bylaws The Blueprint for Our Mission

The BremerTron Bylaws serve as the official operating framework that ensures our organization remains dedicated to its primary mission: supporting and educating the students of the Bremerton High School Robotics Club (BHSRC). As a registered non-profit corporation in the State of Washington, these rules provide the structure necessary to maintain our legal standing and charitable integrity.

What our bylaws ensure:

  • Mission Alignment: Every activity we undertake and every dollar we raise is legally required to support the goals of the BHSRC and the promotion of STEM education.

  • Transparent Leadership: They outline the specific duties of our elected Officers and Board of Directors, ensuring clear accountability for how the club is managed.

  • Member-Led Governance: Our bylaws guarantee that all adult members have a voice through an annual election process and the right to vote on the organization's budget.

  • Financial Integrity: We follow strict protocols for fund distribution, requiring authorization from multiple officers and annual financial reviews to protect our resources.

  • Public Accountability: To maintain total transparency, our records—including meeting minutes and financial reports—are maintained in a Book of Record and are always open for public inspection.

    By following these established guidelines, we ensure that BremerTRon remains a stable, fair, and effective support system for our students for years to come.

BremerTRons 501(C)(3) Status

Having 501(c)(3) status designates BremerTRon as a federally recognized charitable organization, which provides several key benefits:

  • Tax-Exempt Status: The organization is exempt from paying federal corporate income tax on the funds it raises to support BHSRC students.

  • Donor Tax Deductions: Contributions made by individuals or businesses are generally tax-deductible, providing a significant incentive for community members to donate to our mission.

  • Grant Eligibility: This status allows the club to apply for various private and public grants that are exclusively available to non-profit organizations.

  • Enhanced Credibility: It serves as a "seal of approval" from the IRS, assuring donors that their funds will be used strictly for charitable and educational purposes in STEM.

  • Educational Purpose: It reinforces our legal commitment to prioritize the support and education of Bremerton High School Robotics Club students above all else.

BremerTRons Articles of Incorporation with Washington State.

Holding Articles of Incorporation with the State of Washington means that BremerTRon is officially recognized as a legal "non-profit corporation".

This legal status provides the following for the organization:

  • Legal Identity: It establishes BremerTRon as its own legal entity, separate from its members and officers.

  • Liability Protection: It ensures that no officer or member is personally liable for the organization's bills or legal obligations.

  • State Compliance: it confirms that the organization is registered with the Washington Secretary of State and is authorized to operate and solicit charitable donations within the state.

  • Formal Structure: It provides the legal foundation for our Bylaws, which dictate how the organization is governed and how funds are managed.

  • Charitable Recognition: It serves as the state-level requirement for maintaining our status as a charitable corporation dedicated to supporting Bremerton High School Robotics Club students.