PRA
Prairie Robotics Alliance
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin • FRC Team 10522

Building Robots.
Building Futures.

Prairie Robotics Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering the next generation of engineers, makers, and problem-solvers through FIRST Robotics Competition.

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FRC Team 10522 at competition
10522
FRC Team Number
2026
Competition Season
501(c)(3)
Tax-Exempt Nonprofit
STEM
Education Mission
Upcoming Event
Robotics Open House — May 13th
5:00 – 8:00 PM • Prairie Phoenix Academy, Sun Prairie
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Full website coming soon.  In the meantime, reach us at info@sprobotics.org

About Our Alliance

Advancing STEM education through FIRST Robotics and community-driven initiatives in eastern Dane County.

Prairie Robotics Alliance, Inc. is a Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing STEM education through FIRST Robotics programs and community partnerships in the Sun Prairie area.

We believe hands-on learning changes lives. By supporting student robotics teams and building community-facing STEM infrastructure, we create pathways for young people to discover engineering, programming, project management, and leadership — skills that translate directly into careers and community impact.

Our work extends beyond any single team or season. We are building a multi-program pipeline — from elementary school through high school graduation — and a community fabrication lab that will serve students and makers throughout eastern Dane County.

We are based at Prairie Phoenix Academy in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. If you'd like to get involved, please reach out at info@sprobotics.org.

What Students Gain

  • Mechanical & electrical engineering fundamentals
  • CAD/CAM design and CNC fabrication
  • Programming and autonomous systems
  • Project management and teamwork
  • Public speaking and fundraising
  • Direct connections to local industry
  • Scholarship and career opportunities

About FIRST®

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

FIRST is a global nonprofit that designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in STEM. Founded in 1989, FIRST reaches more than 700,000 students annually across 110+ countries through a progression of robotics programs — from elementary school through high school. Prairie Robotics Alliance supports FIRST programs at every level.

FIRST LEGO League Explore Ages 6–10 • Hands-on science exploration
FIRST LEGO League Challenge Ages 9–16 • Research, design, and robot missions
FIRST Tech Challenge Grades 7–12 • Robot design and competition
FIRST Robotics Competition High school • Engineering at the varsity level
Gracious Professionalism®
Competing with integrity — respecting others, working hard, and holding to our values whether we win or lose. It's the standard we hold our students to every day.
Coopertition®
Cooperating while competing — sharing knowledge and lifting others even in a competitive environment. FIRST teams help each other, and so do we.
Learn More at firstinspires.org →

Public Documents

Prairie Robotics Alliance is committed to transparency. The following documents are made publicly available.

IRS & Tax Status
Annual Filings (Form 990)
  • Form 990 — Fiscal Year 2025
    Annual information return filed with the IRS
    Not Yet Filed
Governance

Additional governance documents are available by request. Please contact us at info@sprobotics.org.

Upcoming Events

Come meet the team, see the robot, and learn what FIRST Robotics is all about.

Community Event
Robotics Open House
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 • 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Prairie Phoenix Academy — Sun Prairie, WI

Prairie Robotics Alliance welcomes you to their home in Sun Prairie! Hear from the students about how they built their robot and competed this season. You'll see where we build and practice, get a chance to drive the robot, and hear about their plans for the future — and how you can be a part of it.

Students, Friends, Family, and Community are Welcome!

What to Expect

  • Meet the Team
  • Learn about Robotics
  • Tour the fab lab
  • Test-drive the robot
  • Enjoy the Food Truck
Robotics Open House Flyer — May 13, 5–8pm
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220 Kroncke Dr #13, Sun Prairie, WI
Make an Impact

They Can't Do It Without You.

Our students are designing, building, and competing at the highest levels of FIRST Robotics — developing real-world engineering skills, confidence, and career pathways. But none of it happens without community support. Every dollar, every hour, and every piece of equipment directly fuels a student's future.

$45,000
Estimated annual cost per team — covering materials, competition entry fees, safety equipment, tools, travel, and more.

Ways to Support

There are many ways to get involved — choose what works best for you.

Monetary Donation

Your financial gift funds competition registrations, raw materials, tools, safety gear, and travel. Every amount makes a difference — a $50 donation covers a student's safety equipment for the season.

Current Campaign
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Equipment Donation

We gratefully accept donations of tools, raw materials, electronics, and fabrication equipment. In-kind gifts help us build a world-class shop environment for students to learn and create.

  • Power tools & hand tools
  • Aluminum stock, sheet metal, hardware
  • Electronics, motors & sensors
  • 3D printing filament & supplies
  • Safety equipment & PPE
Contact us about a donation →

Volunteering

Lend your time at competitions, events, and open houses. Volunteers help with setup, logistics, outreach, and making sure every event runs smoothly — no technical background required.

  • Competition day support
  • Community event help
  • Fundraising & outreach
  • Photography & media
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Mentoring

Share your expertise directly with students. Whether you work in engineering, programming, business, or the trades, your real-world experience is one of the most valuable things you can give a young person finding their path.

  • Mechanical & electrical engineering
  • Software & controls
  • CAD / CAM / fabrication
  • Business, marketing & fundraising
  • Project & team management
Become a mentor →
Prairie Robotics Alliance • Eastern Dane County

Build the Future.

Impact isn't measured only on the competition field. It's measured in our community — and in how we serve others.

Prairie Robotics Alliance is growing into a regional hub for FIRST Robotics in eastern Dane County, building programs and infrastructure that reach students long before high school and leave the community stronger for it.

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Robots and ranking points matter — but they're not the point. The point is students who grow into neighbors, mentors, and problem-solvers. PRA's rookie 2025 season proved what this community can accomplish from a standing start. What comes next is a multi-program pipeline, a community-facing fabrication lab, and STEM outreach that meets students where they are. Here's what we're building — and it's bigger than one team.

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Community Impact

The scoreboard doesn't measure what we're actually building. The real scoreboard is students serving their community.

  • STEM skills taught in partnership with local schools and youth organizations
  • Volunteer hours in Sun Prairie and greater Dane County — students showing up for their neighbors
  • Public demos, library events, and outreach at community festivals
  • Service projects that put student-built skills to work for people who need them
  • Gracious Professionalism in action — year-round, not just at competition
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Team Expansion

Building a pipeline from elementary school through high school — so no student has to wait until 9th grade to start building.

  • Two new FIRST LEGO League teams for the 2026–2027 season, creating an elementary and middle school on-ramp
  • A second FRC team for newer high school members — giving rookies a dedicated learning runway while Team 10522 competes at full speed
  • Aligned with regional growth: eastern Dane County is one of the fastest-expanding FIRST communities in Wisconsin
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Fabrication Lab

An open-access prototyping space where students across all PRA programs can design, build, and iterate on real projects.

  • CNC machining — precision routing and milling for competition-grade parts
  • 3D printing fleet — PETG, ABS, and PLA capable for rapid prototyping
  • Metal fabrication — miter saw, band saw, drill press, with dedicated dust collection
  • Laser cutting and standard shop tools
  • Safety-first: red-tool certification, Adult Safety Leads on site, documented shop safety program

Why This Matters

The trophy case isn't the point — the community we leave better than we found it is. Advancing STEM education through FIRST Robotics, building a regional pipeline from elementary school through graduation, and equipping students with real-world skills that transfer directly to careers: all of it in service of a Sun Prairie community that shows up for each other. This is what Prairie Robotics Alliance is building — and we're just getting started.

Be Part of What We're Building

Whether you're a business looking to invest in the next generation of engineers, or an individual who wants to give your time and expertise — there's a place for you here.

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Our Partners

Thank You to Our Incredible Partners.

None of what our students accomplish would be possible without the generous support of our community partners. Their investment in Prairie Robotics Alliance is an investment in the next generation of engineers, makers, and leaders in Sun Prairie and beyond.

2026 Season Partners

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Interested in becoming a partner? Join the companies and individuals investing in the future of STEM education in Sun Prairie. Every level of support makes a real difference for our students.

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Sponsorship Levels

Partner With Team Scrappy.

We invite you to partner with Prairie Robotics Alliance and make a direct impact on students in our community. Your support funds competitions, materials, equipment, and the hands-on experiences that launch careers. Choose the level that works for you — every partnership matters.

Sponsorship Levels

Each tier includes meaningful recognition and a clear step up in visibility and engagement.

Bronze
$100 – $499
✓ Name in pit display
✓ Logo on website
✓ Social media recognition
✓ Newsletter & annual impact report
Silver
$500 – $1,499
Includes Bronze benefits, plus:
✓ Name on team shirts
Gold
$1,500 – $2,999
Includes Silver benefits, plus:
✓ Logo in pit display (upgrade)
✓ Logo on team shirts (upgrade)
✓ Pre-competition robot reveal
Platinum
$3,000 – $4,999
Includes Gold benefits, plus:
✓ Logo on robot
✓ Logo on packouts
✓ Sustaining Partner eligible
Title Partner
$5,000+
Includes Platinum benefits, plus:
✓ Playoff speech shoutout
✓ Workforce pipeline intro
✓ Corporate demos

Full Benefit Comparison

Benefit Bronze
$100–$499		 Silver
$500–$1,499		 Gold
$1,500–$2,999		 Platinum
$3,000–$4,999		 Title Partner
$5,000+
Pit displayNameNameLogoLogoLogo
Logo on website✓✓✓✓✓
Social media recognition✓✓✓✓✓
Newsletter & annual impact report✓✓✓✓✓
Team shirts—NameLogoLogoLogo
Pre-competition robot reveal——✓✓✓
Logo on robot———✓✓
Logo on packouts———✓✓
Sustaining Partner eligible———✓✓
Playoff speech shoutout————✓
Workforce pipeline introduction————✓
Corporate demos————✓
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Premier Recognition — 3+ Year Title Sustaining Partner

Title Partners who commit to a three-year or longer Sustaining Partnership may be offered fabrication lab or equipment naming rights (e.g., "The [Partner] Fabrication Lab" or "The [Partner] CNC Station"). This is the team's highest-prestige recognition, reserved for partners whose sustained investment makes the program possible. Naming opportunities are reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis by the PRA Board.

Ready to Partner With Us?

We'd love to tell you more about the impact your sponsorship makes. Reach out and we'll send you our full partner packet with everything you need to get started.

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