[calicogang]

Best thing is to set up your own 503-C non profit corporation/foundation.
We are inc. in California and have the paperwork with the feds for our non profit status. Then the next step is to file with your state. First step: set up your board of directors, make your by-laws and vote on them. Draft and file your articles of incorporation in your state. Set up your own bank account for robotics seperatly. It takes time, alot of paperwork, but in the end, your robotics program is own its own and easier to run. Good luck.