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Fresno Ideaworks

The Corporation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. The purpose of this corporation is to promote and encourage technical, scientific, and artistic skills through individual projects, social collaboration, and education. Also in the context of these purposes, The corporation shall engage in scientific, charitable and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

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Public Charity 501(c)(3) NTEE T30

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Organization Overview

Street address
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) ***-**49
EIN
MemberPlus+
Earliest Filing
2017
Organization Type
Public Charity
Deductibility Status
Contributions are tax-deductible

Grants Received by Year

This organization is a grant recipient. See Funding Received below for details.

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Low
Low
Low
Low
2018202020212022

Grants Given by Year

This organization also gave grants to others, from its IRS Form 990 / 990-PF filings.

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None
None
None
None
Low
None
201720192020202120232024
Total Grants Received
$X.XB
All Years
Filings on File
6
Tax Years
NTEE Category
T30
Public Foundations

IRS Classification Codes

NTEE Code
T30
Public Foundations

Organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

The National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code is a four digit code used to classify an exempt IRC 501(c)(3) organization.

Subsection Code
03
Private operating foundation (other)

Subsection Codes are the codes shown under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which define the category under which an organization may be exempt.

Asset Code
5
500,000 - 999,999

Asset Codes relate to the amount of assets shown on the most recent Form 990 series return filed by the organization.

Affiliation Code
3
Independent - This code is used if the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).

Affiliation Code defines the organizational grouping.

Deductibility Code
1
Contributions are deductible.

Deductibility Code signifies whether contributions made to an organization are deductible.

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IRS Form 990/990PF, 990N or Publication 78 Data PDF

Funding Received

Verified from IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings by this organization's funders - 6 grants from 3 funders, 2018-2022.

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About the Organization

Organization category
Public Charity
Country / State
United States / California
Mission
The Corporation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. The purpose of this corporation is to promote and encourage technical, scientific, and artistic skills through individual projects, social collaboration, and education. Also in the context of these purposes, The corporation shall engage in scientific, charitable and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Programs or services
Volunteer-driven, community centered public makerspace, offering education, space, tools and machines, and peer-mentoring and community for local artists and makers. Industrial, vocational and fine arts resources.
Target Audience
Primarily adults, but all who have something to learn and something to share with an arts community are welcome.
Geographic Focus
United States, California (USA), Fresno County (CA), Madera County (CA), Fresno (CA)
Current projects
roof replacement, mold remediation, water damage repairs post roof leaks, classes and workshops throughout the makerspace, discounted fees for seniors and veterans
Organization goals
To sustain existing programs while improving the organizational structure and make building improvements. To expand educational offerings and motivate increased member engagement in the creative community.

Funding Needs

Grant categories you're seeking
Aging and Seniors, Capital Funding, Community and Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurs and Startups, In-Kind Support, Operating Support, Quality of Life, Technology, Workforce, Youth and At-Risk Youth
Funding needs
operating expenses, roof replacement, ADA entrance ramp, ADA lift, support for seniors, support for able veterans, support for first responders, support for former foster youth transitioning to adulthood

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