Nonprofit · EIN 45-3981182
KNOX MAKERS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · KNOXVILLE, TN 37940
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $324,161 | $114,942 | $209,219 | $447,529 | $2,891 | $444,638 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $192,701 | $108,180 | $84,521 | $239,078 | $3,659 | $235,419 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $177,666 | $113,596 | $64,070 | $155,408 | $4,509 | $150,899 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $154,436
- Program service revenue
- $171,830
- Investment income
- $6,475
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$8,580
- Other revenue
- -$8,580
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,760
- Occupancy
- $58,140
- Depreciation
- $3,403
- Program services (functional)
- $91,943
- Management and general (functional)
- $22,999
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $239,078
- Total assets, end of year
- $447,529
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,891
- Net assets, end of year
- $444,638
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,974
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $444,638
- Gross receipts
- $334,637
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 400
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISSAC MERKLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| TRACY HOMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| SUE JOSLIN | TREASUER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JONDALE STRATTON | TECHNICAL DI Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HUDDLESTON | FACILITIES M Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| SEAN SIMONEAU | CREATIVE DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DARYL HOUSTON | COMMUNICATIO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RUSSELL PORTWOOD | VOLUNTEER CO Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISSAC MERKLE | PRESIDENT | 12 | $0 |
| TRACY HOMER | SECRETARY | 15 | $0 |
| SUE JOSLIN | TREASUER | 20 | $0 |
| JONDALE STRATTON | TECHNICAL DI | 20 | $0 |
| BRYAN HOWARD | FACILITIES D | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HUDDLESTON | WEBMASTER | 13 | $0 |
| SEAN SIMONEAU | COMMUNITY OU | 2 | $0 |
| RUSSELL PORTWOOD | COMMUNITY DI | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISSAC MERKLE | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| TRACY HOMER | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| SUE JOSLIN | TREASUER | 20 | $0 |
| JONDALE STRATTON | TECHNICAL DI | 20 | $0 |
| BRYAN HOWARD | FACILITIES D | 10 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HUDDLESTON | WEBMASTER | 13 | $0 |
| SEAN SIMONEAU | COMMUNITY OU | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 20474, KNOXVILLE, TN 37940-1474
- In care of
- % SUE JOSLIN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville TN 37920
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ISSAC MERKLE, 116 CHILDRESS ST SW, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Doug Laney, 833 Bullrun Valley Dr, Heiskell TN 37754
- Signed the 990
- SUE JOSLIN, TREASUER
- Phone
- (865) 260-1337
- Website
- knoxmakers.org
- Return prepared by
- RODEFER MOSS & CO PLLC
Mission
KNOX MAKERS IS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO TOOLS, MACHINES, AND WORKSPACE, AND TEACHES THE PUBLIC HOW TO SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY USE THEM, AND ENABLES THEM TO LEARN NEW CRAFTS AND SKILLS.
Program accomplishments
- OFFERED 195 CLASSES IN 2025 TO MEMBERS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN ELECTRONICS,3D PRINTING, METAL WORKING, BLACKSMITHING, MACHINING, FIBER, WOODWORKING AND OTHER HOBBIES.Expenses $91,943 · revenue $171,830
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 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
- 45-3981182
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $447,529
- Income (IRS master file)
- $334,637
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2014
- Posted by the IRS
- October 15, 2014
- Reinstated
- Effective August 15, 2014
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $324,161 | $114,942 | $447,529 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $192,701 | $108,180 | $239,078 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $177,666 | $113,596 | $155,408 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Doug Laney | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 45-3981182).
Questions about KNOX MAKERS
- What is the EIN of KNOX MAKERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KNOX MAKERS is 45-3981182.
- Is KNOX MAKERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective August 15, 2014.
- Are donations to KNOX MAKERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KNOX MAKERS 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 KNOX MAKERS 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 KNOX MAKERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KNOX MAKERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ISSAC MERKLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of KNOX MAKERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KNOX MAKERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $324,161, expenses of $114,942 and total assets of $447,529 at year end.
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