Nonprofit · EIN 46-1568229
FRESNO IDEAWORKS
Tax-exempt · FRESNO, CA 93721
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $215,209 | $132,519 | $82,690 | $642,954 | $400,277 | $242,677 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $119,866 | $112,726 | $7,140 | $555,266 | $390,622 | $164,644 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $141,589
- of which government grants
- $118,948
- Program service revenue
- $73,620
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $699
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,776
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,576
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,941
- Occupancy
- $71,299
- Depreciation
- $13,084
- Program services (functional)
- $129,590
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,853
- Fundraising (functional)
- $76
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $555,266
- Total assets, end of year
- $642,954
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $400,277
- Net assets, end of year
- $242,677
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $437,861
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $239,176
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,501
- Gross receipts
- $215,209
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Marks | Director Trustee or director | 6 | $575 |
| Bill Frame | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $124 |
| George Rutherford | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Rachel Baldwyn | Director Jul-Dec Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Rupert Beckford | Director Jul -Dec Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Ryan Madron | President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Seth Bagdanov | Director Jul-Dec Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Stacey Flora | vice president Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Sylvia Alamano | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Vince Nolletti | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Menendian | Secretary Jan- Jun Trustee or director, Officer, Former | 6 | $1,020 |
| Ryan Madron | President Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Stanley Marks | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| George Rutherford | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Bill Frame | Director Jan-Jun / Secretary Jul-Dec Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Leo Lopez | Director Jan-Jun Trustee or director, Former | 1 | $0 |
| Sylvia Alamano | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Stacey Flora | vice president Jul-Dec Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Vince Nolletti | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1730 H ST, FRESNO, CA 93721-1624
- In care of
- % RYAN MADRON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 1035 E Yale, Fresno CA 93704
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ryan Madron, 6083 N Figarden Dr PMB 154, Fresno, CA 93722
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- James Thornburgh, 5331 E Turner, Fresno CA 93727
- Signed the 990
- Ryan Madron, President
- Phone
- (559) 840-8749
- Website
- www.fresnoideaworks.org
Mission
Teach skills and provide equipment and support to learn through a unique hands-on approach. Provide a community makerspace with tools and machines for public classes and member use. To foster collaboration and empower our community to develop entrepreneurial skills.
Program accomplishments
- Makerspace Workshop: Fresno Ideaworks operates a community makerspace that gives members access to fully equipped areas for woodworking, metalworking, welding, glasswork, ceramics, electronics, textiles, and robotics. These shared shops support both industrial and fine arts, and are used for member projects, educational activities, and community collaborations. Helping members and visitors build technical and artistic skills in line with our mission to promote hands-on learning. In 2024 we averaged about 140 paying members. Many are veterans, seniors, and full-time students who receive reduced-cost memberships so they can continue developing technical and artistic skills. The makerspace is sustained by volunteers who help maintain tools and equipment, mentor new makers, and support safe use of the facility. The space also supports custom one-off builds and repairs that are difficult to obtain from other local businesses.Expenses $82,193 · revenue $59,141
- Education: Fresno Ideaworks offers public classes and workshops that provide hands-on instruction in skills such as woodworking, welding, ceramics, CNC routing, laser cutting and engraving, electronics, robotics, sewing, 3D printing, and basic machine shop operations. Classes are open to both members and the general public and are designed to help participants explore new hobbies, improve existing skills, or prepare for career-related opportunities. Volunteer instructors and assistants help plan and deliver these classes, making it possible to offer affordable entry-level and intermediate courses throughout the year. In 2024 we continued to focus on adult and general-audience classes and did not run the prior high-school summer camp sessions.Expenses $47,386 · revenue $14,479
- Outreach: Fresno Ideaworks outreach activities introduce the broader community to the maker movement and to hands-on learning. Free or low-cost events give visitors opportunities to see demonstrations, try tools, repair items, and learn about membership and classes. Tech Tuesday and similar drop-in sessions connect participants with volunteers who help troubleshoot electronics, robotics, and microcontroller projects. Ideaworks also participates as an official Fresno ArtHop venue, opening the space to the public for art viewing, demonstrations, and informal tours. These activities expand access to our tools and expertise for community members who may not yet be ready for a full membership or formal class.Expenses $11
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | Not on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | No data |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1568229
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A26)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $642,954
- Income (IRS master file)
- $215,209
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $215,209 | $132,519 | $642,954 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $119,866 | $112,726 | $555,266 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $102,181 | $107,994 | $562,930 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: James Thornburgh | June 30, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about FRESNO IDEAWORKS
- What is the EIN of FRESNO IDEAWORKS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRESNO IDEAWORKS is 46-1568229.
- Is FRESNO IDEAWORKS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to FRESNO IDEAWORKS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRESNO IDEAWORKS 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 FRESNO IDEAWORKS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRESNO IDEAWORKS 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 FRESNO IDEAWORKS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Ryan Madron.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRESNO IDEAWORKS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $575 (Stanley Marks, Director).
- How much revenue does FRESNO IDEAWORKS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $215,209, expenses of $132,519 and total assets of $642,954 at year end.
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