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Nonprofit · EIN 88-1590073

MAKERGHAT USA

Tax-exempt · DECATUR, GA 30032

Financials

$606$58K2023$390K$76K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MAKERGHAT USA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$390,286$75,596$314,690$313,876$1,914$311,962
December 31, 2023990-EZ$606$57,934-$57,328$1,844$4,572-$2,728
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$390,286
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,270
Program services (functional)
$69,029
Management and general (functional)
$6,567

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,844
Total assets, end of year
$313,876
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,914
Net assets, end of year
$311,962
Gross receipts
$390,286
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Year formed
2022
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NAVEENA KARUSALAPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
NEHA NAIRCFO
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
VISHAL SHARMASecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NAVEENA KARUSALAPresident & CEO0$0
NEHA NAIRCFO0$0
VISHAL SHARMASecretary0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
616 HARRINGTON HLS, DECATUR, GA 30032-9900
Signed the 990
NAVEENA KARUSALA, President & CEO
Phone
(818) 338-2743
Return prepared by
Pranas Accounting Tax & Bookkeeping Ser

Mission

MakerGhat aims to develop a MAKER MINDSET among youth. MakerGhat encourage youth to develop a sense of agency and confidence to address local and global problems. The youngsters not only learn technical and soft skills but also think about, design, and implement solutions to challenges in their communities and beyond.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The organization led significant curriculum development initiatives aimed at strengthening hands-on learning and 21st-century skill-building across multiple states. This included the creation of a comprehensive curriculum for Grades 68 in Tamil Nadu and a parallel curriculum for Grade 9 learners in Odisha. Additionally, the organization developed an interactive hands-on childrens book designed for Grades 59, enabling students to engage in at-home making activities tied to key learning outcomes and skill milestones. These materials collectively aim to expand access to high-quality experiential learning resources. Expenses for curriculum design and development were incurred as part of program service activities.
    Expenses $30,663
  • To strengthen teacher support and program quality, the organization invested in the digitization of monitoring and evaluation processes through the development of MakerDost, a WhatsApp-based chatbot. MakerDost provides 24/7 assistance to teachers, supports hands-on classroom implementation, gathers user feedback, and generates tailored teaching materials and resources. This digital tool enhances program scalability and enables continuous, data-driven improvement of instructional practices.
    Expenses $23,912
  • The organization implemented the IGNITE Program in partnership with the Tamil Nadu StartUP Mission and a broad mentor network to support youth entrepreneurship in rural Tamil Nadu. Through this program, MakerGhat incubated 10 fellows, providing a structured series of masterclasses and workshops that guided participants through ideation, business model development, prototyping, pitching, and early-stage fundraising. As a result, more than half of the cohorts innovations are currently undergoing the patenting process. The program culminated in a major showcase event at IIT-Madras, which engaged over 200 potential youth entrepreneurs and generated strong interest for subsequent cohorts. Total expenses for the IGNITE Program were approximately $10,000, covering program delivery, training, and event execution.
    Expenses $10,000
  • Other Program Expenses
    Expenses $4,454

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
88-1590073
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$313,876
Income (IRS master file)
$390,286

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$390,286$75,596$313,876XML
990-EZDecember 2023$606$57,934$1,844XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––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 88-1590073).

Questions about MAKERGHAT USA

What is the EIN of MAKERGHAT USA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MAKERGHAT USA is 88-1590073.
Is MAKERGHAT USA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to MAKERGHAT USA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MAKERGHAT USA 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 MAKERGHAT USA 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 MAKERGHAT USA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of MAKERGHAT USA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MAKERGHAT USA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $390,286, expenses of $75,596 and total assets of $313,876 at year end.

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