2026-09-23T14:57:06-07:00 2026-06-30 990 2025-07-01 273573767 ACE MONSTER TOYS INC ACEM 5105453245 6050 LOWELL STREET SUITE 214 OAKLAND CA 94608 DAVID R PERRY TREASURER 5105453245 2026-09-23 2025 ACE MAKERSPACE SYLVIA GONZALEZ 6050 LOWELL STREET STE 214 OAKLAND CA 94608 307114 0 X WWW.ACEMAKERSPACE.ORG X 2010 CA THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE TECHNICAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND ARTISTIC SKILLS THROUGH INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS, SOCIAL COLLABORATION, AND EDUCATION. 5 5 4 60 0 0 67651 54990 275368 249662 121 1491 1200 115 344340 306258 0 0 0 0 101078 10631 0 0 208 178140 183844 279218 194475 65122 111783 118898 231981 429698 416712 -310800 -184731 THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE TECHNICAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND ARTISTIC SKILLS THROUGH INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS, SOCIAL COLLABORATION, AND EDUCATION. 0 0 123081 0 209765 Ace Monster Toys, doing business as Ace Makerspace, operates 4,000 square feet of shared workspace equipped with tools, technology, equipment, and other resources that enable people to create, learn, develop skills, and pursue independent projects. Members have 24/7 access to the makerspace, with space and tools for electronics, arts, 3D printing, laser cutting, metalworking, crafts, textiles, woodworking, CNC, large-format printing, and opportunities to connect with other makers. During the fiscal year, 180 unique individuals held memberships, with membership durations ranging from one month to a full year. Ace provided $7,940 in membership discounts, enabling 14 makers to access the makerspace at a reduced membership cost. Ace also welcomed visitors through free guest accounts, with 703 first-time visitors creating guest accounts during the year. Guest accounts provide limited access to the makerspace for people visiting with members or participating in workshops and free events. In addition to its educational program, Ace Makerspace also provided facility space for 32 workshops and classes hosted by external organizations. Ace fulfilled its Shuumi Land Tax commitment by providing Sogorea Te' Land Trust with complimentary membership and makerspace access. At least 2,500 volunteer hours, supplemented by contracted support services, supported sustainable makerspace operations and continued access to Ace Makerspace and its resources for members and the broader community. 39209 0 39897 Our Educational Program at Ace Makerspace offered 181 workshops serving 745 students, providing tool-based or project-based, hands-on opportunities to create, learn, and develop creative, technical, artistic, and making skills. Classes offered included laser cutting, woodworking, CNC, textiles, 3D printing, arts, and other creative and technical disciplines. This program was delivered through scheduled part-time instructors and volunteer-led classes, with volunteers contributing 100 hours of instruction during the year. Ace provided $1,497 in class fee discounts, enabling 21 individuals who requested assistance based on financial need to participate in classes at no cost. 454 0 0 Our Community Benefit Program at Ace Makerspace provided 259 free events serving 1,079 attendees, creating inclusive opportunities for people to gather, explore creative activities, share ideas, learn from one another, and connect with the broader community. These activities supported Ace's mission of bringing people together to create and learn, serving community members in Oakland and beyond. Ace also served as a Community Hub for East Bay Open Studios (EBOS), a program of Oakland Art Murmur, a local nonprofit, during four weekends-two in December and two in June. As an EBOS community hub, Ace provided free space for 10 artists to showcase and share their artwork with the public, creating opportunities for artists to exhibit their work and for community members to engage with local artists and the broader Oakland arts community. At least 400 visitors attended the EBOS at Ace Community Hub exhibitions. These community benefit activities were supported with 200 hours of volunteer hosting and other volunteer support, along with the infrastructure from the makerspace operations and our Educational Program. 0 0 0 162744 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 4 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 CA X X X DAVID R PERRY 5105453245 6050 LOWELL STREET 214 OAKLAND CA 94608 X X SYLVIA GONZALEZ CHAIR & CEO, DIRECTOR 20 0 X X 0 0 0 STEVEN SHEFFIELD TREASURER (THROUGH 9/30/2025), DIRECTOR 8 0 X X 0 0 0 DAVID R PERRY TREASURER (AS OF 9/30/2025), DIRECTOR 15.00 0 X X 0 0 0 KATIE HARRELL SECRETARY (THROUGH 6/18/2026), DIRECTOR 2 0 X X 0 0 0 KAYLA RAKITT SECRETARY (AS OF 6/18/2026), DIRECTOR 2 0 X X 0 0 0 SAMANTHA PISZKIEWICZ DIRECTOR 2 0 X 0 0 0 JUN ZOU ASSISTANT TREASURER 2 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54990 39089 54990 MEMBERSHIP FEES 611710 202207 202207 0 0 PROGRAM SALES AND FEES 611710 39897 39897 0 0 USAGE FEE 611710 7558 7558 0 0 0 0 0 0 249662 1491 1491 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 971 856 115 115 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 306258 251268 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 8261 8261 0 1356 1356 1014 1014 0 0 11479 11479 0 0 0 35127 33654 1473 0 7903 7863 40 0 77472 77472 11285 11285 12849 12849 4638 4638 SUBSCRIPTIONS 10843 8616 2227 0 BANK CHARGES AND PROCESSING FEES 7006 6417 381 208 IN-KIND GOODS EXPENSES 3089 3089 0 0 PROGRAM EXPENSES 2153 2153 0 0 194475 162744 31523 208 70657 33272 117977 100 6397 3931 184597 114247 38744 70350 3100 6351 118898 231981 4096 508 11711 14563 413891 401595 46 429698 416712 X -310800 -184731 0 0 -310800 -184731 118898 231981 X 111783 0 0 0 -682 14968 X 0 0 0 X 225548 191631 35554 67651 54990 575374 6981 64715 256061 275368 249662 852787 232529 256346 291615 343019 304652 1428161 0 0 0 0 0 0 1428161 52 49 33 121 1491 1746 52 49 33 121 1491 1746 2280 947 3227 232581 256395 291648 345420 307090 1433134 0.99653 0.99802 0.00122 0.00021 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 GROSS SALES OF INVENTORY ($947) RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4918 0 503 4415 10276 0 9176 1100 169403 0 104568 64835 70350 Accrued Sales Tax 46 46 X 3DP industrial 3d printer 1 36000 Donor Valuation X 2x Uplift Commercial V2 sit/stand desks 2 1200 Fair Market Value X Delta Model 14-650 Type 2 Hollow Chisel Mortiser 1 300 Fair Market Value X Kreg Precision Router Lift 1 349 Fair Market Value X Prusa Mk3S+ 1 250 Fair Market Value X Prusa Mini+ 1 200 Fair Market Value X Traction Rotary for CNC or CO2 Laser Machine 1 290 Fair Market Value X Compostable Plates and Utensils and Containers 1 50 Fair Market Value X Prusa Mini 1 200 Fair Market Value X Prusa MK3 1 250 Fair Market Value 0 0 0 Form 990, Part I, Line 11 The decrease in salaries from $101,708 in the prior year to $10,631 in the current year reflects a staffing transition completed in December 2024. Beginning in January 2025, makerspace operations were primarily volunteer-supported, with part-time employees instructing scheduled classes and contracted services for program support. The makerspace program continued substantially the same. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Per bylaws, Ace Monster Toys has voting members who elect the Board of Directors and other rights. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Per bylaws, Ace Monster Toys has one class of members who have the right to elect the Board of Directors and other rights, such as voting with respect to dissolution. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b Members per the bylaws have governance rights, including election of Board of Directors and approval of certain matters reserved to members. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b The organization had no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body during the tax year. All governance decisions, including compensation matters, were handled by the full board. The organization maintains a Finance Advisory Committee established under its bylaws. The designation 'advisory' indicates that the Finance Advisory Committee's role is limited to providing financial review, guidance, and recommendations to the governing body. The Finance Advisory Committee does not have authority to act on behalf of the governing body. All authority and decision-making responsibility remain with the full governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A draft Form 990 was prepared by the Assistant Treasurer, Treasurer, and Chair acting as CEO. The draft Form 990 was emailed to all directors for review prior to filing. Directors had the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback with final approval confirmed electronically before submission. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Directors are required to read and sign the conflict of interest policy and disclose any related parties or conflicts annually. Directors with conflicts abstain from voting. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Articles of Incorporation are publicly available online on the organization's own website (https://acemakerspace.org) and the organization's own Wiki site (https://wiki.acemakerspace.org). The bylaws are publicly available online on the organization's website and Wiki site and via the GitHub repository (https://github.com/acemonstertoys/bylaws/blob/master/AMTBylaws.md), which serves as a transparent archive of board-approved changes. The organization's conflict of interest policy is publicly available on the organization's website and Wiki site. The organization publishes an annual report in accordance with its bylaws that includes fiscal year-end financial metrics, including asset, liabilities, revenue, and expenses, and makes the annual report available to the general public on the organization's website and Wiki site. During the fiscal year financial statements were available via e-mail from the treasurer upon request. The Form 990 filings are publicly available on Candid (formerly GuideStar), irs.gov, the organization's website, and the organization's Wiki site. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a The bylaws provide for a five-member Board of Directors and not all Directors served simultaneously. Steven Sheffield served as Director until July 16, 2025 and served as Treasurer until September 30, 2025. David R Perry served as Treasurer effective September 30, 2025. Kayla Rakitt served as Director effective February 14, 2026. Katie Harrell served as Secretary until June 18, 2026. Kayla Rakitt served as Secretary effective June 18, 2026. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other fees for services: $35,127. Other fees for services consisted of general contractor services ($525), IT consulting services ($3,596), instructional services ($11,100), program support services ($18,130), and payroll services ($1,776). Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Rebate of overpayment for worker's compensation ($14,969).