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Nonprofit · EIN 87-3810812

MAKERUSA INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · RIDGWAY, CO 81432

Financials

$552K$457K2024$470K$259K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MAKERUSA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$470,009$258,787$211,222$306,620$863$305,757
December 31, 2024990$551,590$457,080$94,510$122,360$27,825$94,535
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$470,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$9
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$23,333
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$121,135
Other salaries and wages
$59,066
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$206,422
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,134
Accounting fees
$18,919
Travel
$3,265
Program services (functional)
$171,700
Management and general (functional)
$53,027
Fundraising (functional)
$34,060

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$122,360
Total assets, end of year
$306,620
Total liabilities, end of year
$863
Net assets, end of year
$305,757
Net assets without donor restrictions
$18,257
Net assets with donor restrictions
$287,500
Gross receipts
$470,009
Employees
4
Volunteers
7
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
CO

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEPHANIE SANTOSOCO-FOUNDER AND CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$84,462
COLIN LACYCO FOUNDER AND CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER
Officer
40$42,355
KIMBERLY MOORECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RYAN KISHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARSHA FRANCISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALEXANDRA HORTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVE KILIMNIKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
FABIOLA RIOBEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KELLI CHANEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
COLIN LACYCO FOUNDER AND CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER AND BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$99,900
STEPHANIE SANTOSOCO-FOUNDER AND CEO AND BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$98,096
KIMBERLY MOORECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RYAN KISHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARSHA FRANCISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALEXANDRA HORTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVE KILIMNIKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
FABIOLA RIOBEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KELLI CHANEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
149 TOWER RD N, RIDGWAY, CO 81432-9256
In care of
% STEPHANIE SANTOSO
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
149 TOWER RD NORTH, RIDGWAY CO 81432
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
STEPHANIE SANTOSO, PO BOX 19134, SACRAMENTO, CA 95819
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
STEPHANIE SANTOSO, 1221 RODEO WAY, SACRAMENTO CA 95819
Signed the 990
STEPHANIE SANTOSO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(412) 592-4729
Return prepared by
EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA

Mission

MAKERUSA'S MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN MOST MARGINALIZED BY UNEQUAL ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY AND SUPPORT THEIR GOALS TO LEVERAGE MAKER EDUCATION TO ENABLE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND STEM CAREER PATHWAYS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TENNESSEE PROGRAM: THE TENNESSEE PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON BROADENING ACCESS TO INCLUSIVE MAKER EDUCATION AND MAKERSPACES IN THE KNOXVILLE REGION. THIS INCLUDES COLLABORATING WITH KEY ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THE TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY, KNOXVILLE, AND THE MAKER CITY.
    Expenses $78,604
  • GENERAL PROGRAM: GENERAL PROGRAM FOCUS ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE MAKERUSA LEARNING NETWORK, A NATIONAL COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE COMPOSED OF 30+ LEADING INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO SHARE THEIR WORK AND LEARNINGS, AND COLLABORATE ON SHARED CHALLENGES RELATED TO MAKER EDUCATION AND INCLUSIVE MAKERSPACES.
    Expenses $41,731
  • GEOGRIA PROGRAM: THE GEORGIA PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON A COLLABORATION WITH THE ATLANTA-BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, STE(A)M TRUCK. MAKERUSA SUPPORTS THEIR EFFORTS TO BROADEN ACCESS TO INCLUSIVE MAKER EDUCATION THROUGH PROGRAM DESIGN, ADVOCACY, AND PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
    Expenses $39,864 · grants $23,333
  • OTHER PROGRAMS - COLORADO PROGRAM
    Expenses $11,501

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
87-3810812
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$306,620
Income (IRS master file)
$470,009

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2024
Posted by the IRS
August 12, 2024
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2024

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
990December 2025$470,009$258,787$306,620IRS
990December 2024$551,590$457,080$122,360XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: STEPHANIE SANTOSO
December 31, 2023≤ $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 87-3810812).

Questions about MAKERUSA INC

What is the EIN of MAKERUSA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MAKERUSA INC is 87-3810812.
Is MAKERUSA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2024.
Are donations to MAKERUSA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MAKERUSA INC 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 MAKERUSA INC 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 MAKERUSA INC 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 MAKERUSA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names STEPHANIE SANTOSO.
Who are the officers and directors of MAKERUSA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,462 (STEPHANIE SANTOSO, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO).
How much revenue does MAKERUSA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $470,009, expenses of $258,787 and total assets of $306,620 at year end.

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