[SenorZ]

My first team, 3677, survived two years due to financial issues. It is hard, especially in lower income areas to secure recurring funding. Folks that make big donations want to see big results. If all you have is a "box on wheels" they're unlikely to continue financial support.

There is also the issue of teacher support if the team is housed in a school. If the teacher can't put in the hours, the team can't compete on the same level as veteran teams.