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Dear Potential Sponsor,

FTC Team 21482, the Robo Challengers, invites your organization to support accessible STEM education in the Plymouth-Canton community. Founded in 2022 at East Middle School, our program empowers students from diverse backgrounds to become collaborative, community-minded leaders and future workforce innovators.

Your partnership directly funds the specialized hardware, electronics, and tournament resources that make our achievements possible:

• State-Level Performance: Our commitment to iterative engineering propelled our team to the 2025–2026 Michigan State Championship.

• Civic Recognition & Advocacy: Recognized with an Official Proclamation from Canton Township and a Commendation from Plymouth Mayor Linda Filipczak, our students also championed STEM funding directly to state lawmakers at the Michigan Capitol.

• Community Engagement: Students raised $1,104 through a youth-led stall at Plymouth Art in the Park, delivered free programs at the Plymouth District Library, and completed a clinical diagnostic automation deep-dive with Henry Ford Health.

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Join Us in Building Tomorrow's Leaders

To secure your partnership or discuss alignment with your organization's goals, contact our logistics coordinator at robo.challengers12@gmail.com, or support our upcoming season directly by scanning the QR code in our packet. Thank you for your consideration and commitment to empowering young minds through STEM excellence.

With sincere respect,

FTC Team 21482, Robo Challengers

East Middle School

2026–2027 Community Partnership Tiers

What Sponsors Ask Us

Is my contribution tax-deductible?

We encourage all prospective sponsors to consult with their tax advisor or accountant regarding the deductibility of sponsorship contributions. Our team coordinator can provide written documentation of your sponsorship, including the amount, purpose, and intended use of funds, to support your organization's financial records.

Can we customize our partnership arrangement?

Absolutely. Our four published tiers represent standard partnership packages, but we are happy to discuss custom arrangements that align more precisely with your organization's goals, brand guidelines, and community focus areas. Contact our logistics coordinator to start the conversation: robo.challengers12@gmail.com

How will I know my investment is being used effectively?

We provide sponsors with regular updates throughout the season, including event recaps, competition results, outreach metrics, and photos. Platinum and Gold sponsors are featured in our Engineering Portfolio, which documents our technical and community achievements in detail and is distributed to civic leaders and competition judges.

Can our team visit your events or demonstrations?

We welcome sponsor representatives at our community events, public demonstrations, and civic presentations. Platinum sponsors receive advance invitations to all public appearances. We believe the most powerful sponsorship is one where your team sees the direct impact of your investment firsthand.

Payment Options

We support multiple convenient ways for companies to sponsor the team, depending on your organization’s preferred payment method and Accounts Payable process:

• Corporate or Personal Check
  Payable to: The Hack Foundation
  Memo line: Robo Challengers - 21482
  Remittance address:
  The Hack Foundation
  8605 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 86294
  West Hollywood, CA 90069
  Please include Robo Challengers - 21482 in the memo line to help ensure the sponsorship funds are properly allocated to our project.

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• Online Payment through HCB
  Sponsorship payments can be made securely through our HCB project page using credit/debit card, Google Pay, or a U.S. bank account:Support Robo Challengers - 21482

• https://hcb.hackclub.com/donations/start/robo-challengers-ftc-21482

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• Corporate Invoice / Bank Transfer
  Formal sponsorship invoices and bank transfer options are available through HCB. Please contact our Sponsorship Coordinator at robo.challengers12@gmail.com to request an invoice or payment instructions.

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For corporate compliance and vendor onboarding, we can provide The Hack Foundation’s W-9, EIN, nonprofit and fiscal sponsorship documentation, formal invoices, and other information required by your Accounts Payable or Procurement team upon request.

Tax Treatment: The Hack Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The tax treatment of a sponsorship payment may depend on the nature and value of any sponsorship benefits received. Sponsors should consult their tax or accounting advisor regarding their specific circumstances.

For sponsorships that qualify for logo or recognition benefits, please provide a contact name and email address with your sponsorship so our Sponsorship Coordinator can follow up regarding logo/artwork files, placement specifications, and recognition details for the applicable sponsorship level.