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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2087231

FAIR USE BUILDING AND RESEARCH LABS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · N BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902

Financials

$69K$68K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FAIR USE BUILDING AND RESEARCH LABS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$68,978$68,405$573$42,140$0$42,140
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$27,606
Membership dues
$38,332
Program service revenue
$1,470
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,570
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Occupancy
$68,405

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$41,567
Total assets, end of year
$42,140
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$42,140
Cash, savings and investments
$6,844
Gross receipts
$68,978

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Leonard CacciatorePresident2$0
Richard AndersonVice President2$0
Eric RivasSecretary2$0
Paul McCabeTreasurer2$0
Neil FlynnTrustee2$0
Steve ZaslavskyTrustee2$0
Brian YashinskiTrustee2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1510B JERSEY AVE, N BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902-1606
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
1510b Jersey Ave, North Brunswick NJ 08902
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Richard Anderson, 1510b Jersey Ave, North Brunswick NJ 08902
Signed the 990-EZ
Paul McCabe, Treasurer
Phone
(732) 503-8227

Mission

Community makerspace providing collaborative workspace, tools, education, and hands-on learning opportunities to foster technical, scientific, and artistic skills.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 1. Makerspace Operations Operated a shared facility providing members with access to workspace, power tools, CNC equipment, 3D printers, electronics workstations, and fabrication materials throughout the year. Served approximately 50 active members, supporting a diverse community of makers, engineers, artists, and hobbyists engaged in collaborative hands-on projects. 2. Robotics Events and Public Outreach - Garden State Robotics League / Maker Faires Members co-founded the Garden State Robotics League and design and build combat robots competing in organized events. In 2025, FUBAR Labs participated in two major public maker events: Philadelphia Maker Faire 2025: approximately 1,000 public attendees reached Sussex County Maker Faire (October 2025): co-organized by FUBAR Labs, drawing over 500 public attendees, with a concurrent combat robotics tournament attracting approximately 150 participants and spectators Trenton Computer Festival 2025: members presented/spoke, reaching approximately 500 attendees Registration fees of $1,470.00 were collected for robot combat events across two days. Combined public reach across all three events: approximately 2,150 people.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
27-2087231
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$42,140
Income (IRS master file)
$68,978

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2013
Posted by the IRS
December 19, 2015
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2015

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$68,978$68,405$42,140IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Richard Anderson
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Steve Zaslavsky
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Richard Anderson
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019December 31, 2019≤ $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 27-2087231).

Questions about FAIR USE BUILDING AND RESEARCH LABS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION

What is the EIN of FAIR USE BUILDING AND RESEARCH LABS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FAIR USE BUILDING AND RESEARCH LABS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION is 27-2087231.
Is FAIR USE BUILDING AND RESEARCH LABS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2015.
Are donations to FAIR USE BUILDING AND RESEARCH LABS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FAIR USE BUILDING AND RESEARCH LABS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION 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 FAIR USE BUILDING AND RESEARCH LABS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION 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 FAIR USE BUILDING AND RESEARCH LABS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION 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 FAIR USE BUILDING AND RESEARCH LABS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION?
The 990-N for 2024 names Richard Anderson.
Who are the officers and directors of FAIR USE BUILDING AND RESEARCH LABS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FAIR USE BUILDING AND RESEARCH LABS A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $68,978, expenses of $68,405 and total assets of $42,140 at year end.

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