Nonprofit · EIN 82-3925333
MAKER NEXUS
Tax-exempt · SUNNYVALE, CA 94089
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,797,932 | $1,876,992 | -$79,060 | $1,004,613 | $166,139 | $838,474 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,583,591 | $1,516,228 | $67,363 | $1,061,516 | $143,982 | $917,534 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $153,569
- Program service revenue
- $1,643,939
- Investment income
- $422
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $57
- Other revenue
- $2
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,777
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $72,888
- Other salaries and wages
- $882,773
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,105,242
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $320,830
- Travel
- $4,203
- Depreciation
- $110,522
- Program services (functional)
- $1,465,565
- Management and general (functional)
- $407,468
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,959
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,061,516
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,004,613
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $166,139
- Net assets, end of year
- $838,474
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $714,126
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $791,989
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $46,485
- Gross receipts
- $1,808,687
- Employees
- 53
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Higgins | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $70,947 | $9,197 |
| Craig Colvin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Cara Stoneburner | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Randazzo | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Clemmensen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 23.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Abigail Joseph | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Leathers | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Higgins | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $91,663 |
| Craig Colvin | President Trustee or director | 14 | $0 |
| Cara Stoneburner | Vice President Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jesse Johnson | Secretary (part year) Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Michael Randazzo | Secretary (part year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Clemmensen | Treasurer Trustee or director | 24 | $0 |
| Ed Yeh | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Abigail Joseph | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Justin Leathers | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1330 ORLEANS DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94089-1135
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kelly Yamanishi, 1330 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
- Signed the 990
- Barbara Clemmensen, Treasurer
- Phone
- (408) 685-2500
- Website
- www.makernexus.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 82-3925333 or by the name MAKER NEXUS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Maker Nexus empowers people of all ages and backgrounds to learn, create, and innovate. Our collaborative community provides access to hands-on training with professional-grade tools. We lower barriers to craftsmanship, build confidence, create opportunity, and foster a culture of creativity and resourcefulness across our region.
Program accomplishments
- We operate a 28,000 sq. ft. multi-media workshop with 3D printers, laser cutters, an extensive woodshop, home and industrial textile equipment, an electronics lab, a metal shop, welding facilities, classrooms, and meeting space. Our experienced staff maintains the machines in excellent working order and are always available to lend a hand or provide advice on how to effectively use a tool. Maker Nexus members pay a monthly or annual fee for access to all the makerspace tools and equipment for their own projects. By the end of 2024, our membership had increased to 503. We also provide training to members and non-members alike through skill-building sessions, project-oriented workshops, and enrichment programs that emphasize inquiry and problem-based learning methods used in the creative process. For adults, we delivered 779 equipment training classes to 2,803 makers and also provided 279 workshops for project-based learning. Our youth program included afterschool camps, vacation camps, homeschool classes and field trips. We delivered 80 youth camps to 680 campers and provided full scholarships to for 5 students to attend a 6-week maker experience for Summit School. For homeschoolers, 32 students participated in 5 homeschool classes covering metalworking, 3D printing, woodworking, and more. During 10 field trips and school events at the makerspace, 200 elementary and middle schoolers experienced firsthand the potential of a makerspace-exploring tinkering, inventing, and creative fun. Our spacious community and event space is available to groups and nonprofits free of charge. We are proud to support various organizations by hosting their meetups, regular club events, and occasional gatherings. During 2024 we hosted 114 community events.Expenses $1,465,565 · grants $3,770 · revenue $1,643,988
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3925333
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,004,613
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,808,687
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,797,932 | $1,876,992 | $1,004,613 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,583,591 | $1,516,228 | $1,061,516 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,690,291 | $1,214,001 | $924,134 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 82-3925333).
Questions about MAKER NEXUS
- What is the EIN of MAKER NEXUS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAKER NEXUS is 82-3925333.
- Is MAKER NEXUS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to MAKER NEXUS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAKER NEXUS 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 MAKER NEXUS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MAKER NEXUS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MAKER NEXUS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Kelly Yamanishi.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAKER NEXUS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,947 (Jennifer Higgins, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MAKER NEXUS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,797,932, expenses of $1,876,992 and total assets of $1,004,613 at year end.
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