Nonprofit · EIN 82-2021084
HACKPGH
Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $120,457 | $116,591 | $3,866 | $343,218 | $5,415 | $339,267 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $110,353 | $96,342 | $14,011 | $335,401 | – | $335,401 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $74,928 | $71,710 | $3,218 | $321,390 | – | $287,651 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ (amended) | $73,359 | $74,024 | -$665 | $284,433 | $0 | $284,433 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,662
- Membership dues
- $69,394
- Program service revenue
- $32,442
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,755
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,204
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $19,695
- Occupancy
- $44,512
- Printing, publications and postage
- $417
- Other expenses
- $51,967
- Program services (functional)
- $94,523
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $335,401
- Total assets, end of year
- $343,218
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,415
- Net assets, end of year
- $339,267
- Cash, savings and investments
- $2,993
- Gross receipts
- $128,024
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Esch | Treasurer | 30 | $0 |
| Rebecca Zajdel | President | 35 | $0 |
| Valerie Walch | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| Aaron Stein | Board Member-at-Large | 20 | $0 |
| George Davidson | Board Member-at-Large | 20 | $0 |
| Aaron Stein | Board Member-at-Large | 20 | $0 |
| Feliks RK Pyron | Board Member-at-Large | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Zajdel | President | 35 | $0 |
| Andrew Pinto | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Brian Esch | Board Member-at-Large | 20 | $0 |
| Valerie Walch | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| George Davidson | Board Member-at-Large | 20 | $0 |
| Aaron Stein | Board Member-at-Large | 25 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Zajdel | President | 35 | $0 |
| Andrew Pinto | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Lucian Chapar | Acting Secretary | 15 | $0 |
| Morgan Wable | Member at Large | 20 | $0 |
| Wilkes Vaughn | Member at Large | 15 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Zajdel | President | 39 | $0 |
| Andrew Pinto | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Morgan Wable | Member at Large | 10 | $0 |
| Wilkes Vaughn | Member at Large | 8 | $0 |
| Lucian Chapar | Acting Secretary | 8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1936 5TH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219-5544
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1936 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15219
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Alisa Grishman, 1936 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15219
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Rebecca Zajdel, President, Board of Directors
- Phone
- (412) 508-2360
- Website
- https://hackpgh.org/
Mission
HackPGH is the Pittsburgh's oldest makerspace. We provide tools, training, and a safe location for members of the local community to learn hands-on skills and pursue creative projects. HackPGH is dedicated to building a better future by welcoming people from all walks of life to the Maker Movement through collaboration, education, and outreach. HackPGH has many open classes and clubs centered around skills such as crafting/sewing, wood & metalworking, welding, laser-crafting, CNC routing, 3D printing, electronics, computers, graphics, an more. HackPGH is run entirely by volunteers. We are proud of our many outreach programs, past and present. From our free vaccination clinics to building equipment for food pantries to providing scholarships for those in financial need or residing in homeless/domestic abuse shelters, Hack tries to never turn away those who wish to join solely based on inability to pay! Basic training for members on nearly all our equipment is free.
Program accomplishments
- Classes: Paid classes to provide intensive training or "make and take" activities to give students of all ages knowledge of a subject. Most of our classes are for beginners, but we have increased our intermediate and intensive workshops, too!Expenses $19,695
- Free clubs and open charitable events (vaccine clinic, fix-it fridays, game nights, LINUX club, and more)Expenses $5,434
- HackPGH memberships: 24/7 access to tools, machines, our maker community, our secure facility, and free basic training on equipmentExpenses $69,394
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-2021084
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $343,218
- Income (IRS master file)
- $128,024
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $120,457 | $116,591 | $343,218 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $110,353 | $96,342 | $335,401 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $74,928 | $71,710 | $321,390 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Alisa Grishman | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $73,359 | $74,024 | $284,433 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Rebecca Zajdel | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Chad Elish | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 82-2021084).
Questions about HACKPGH
- What is the EIN of HACKPGH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HACKPGH is 82-2021084.
- Is HACKPGH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to HACKPGH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HACKPGH file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HACKPGH due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HACKPGH last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HACKPGH?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Alisa Grishman.
- Who are the officers and directors of HACKPGH?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HACKPGH have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $120,457, expenses of $116,591 and total assets of $343,218 at year end.
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