Fresno Ideaworks

Organization Overview

Fresno Ideaworks is located in Fresno, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Fresno Ideaworks employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fresno Ideaworks is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Fresno Ideaworks generated $102.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $108.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE TECHNICAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND ARTISTIC SKILLS THROUGH INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS, SOCIAL COLLABORATION, AND EDUCATION. TEACH SKILLS AND PROVIDE EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT LEARNING IN A COMMUNITY MAKERSPACE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MAKERSPACE WORKSHOP - PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH SHOP AREAS FULL OF TOOLS FOR WOOD, METAL, WELDING, GLASS, CERAMICS, ELECTRONICS, TEXTILES, AND ROBOTICS. THE WORKSHOP PROVIDES ACCESS TO TOOLS AND SPACE FOR THE PRACTICE OF INDUSTRIAL AND FINE ARTS FOR OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, MEMBERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS FLUCTUATE; ON AVERAGE 125 PAYING MEMBERS AT ANY TIME, MORE THAN HALF OF THOSE ARE VETERANS, SENIORS, AND FULL-TIME STUDENTS THAT RECEIVE A SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNT (OVER $15,000 IN DISCOUNTS GIVEN). THE MAKERSPACE IS RUN SOLELY BY VOLUNTEERS WITH OVER 4060 HOURS DURING THE YEAR, VALUED AT MORE THAN $100,000 DONATED TIME. THE MAKERSPACE IS ALSO A RESOURCE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CUSTOM PROJECTS NOT READILY AVAILABLE FROM OTHER BUSINESSES IN THE AREA.


EDUCATION: PUBLIC CLASSES WERE OFFERED WITH CONCENTRATED HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION THAT PROVIDED THE STUDENT WITH SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO CONTINUE ON TO MORE ADVANCED WORK FOR A HOBBY OR CAREER IN CERAMICS, WELDING, WOODWORKING, CNC ROUTER, PROGRAMMING, LASER ENGRAVING/CUTTING, AND SEWING. WE HOSTED A LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMER WOOD CAMP FOR THREE WEEKS. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WERE PROVIDED A WEEK OF INSTRUCTION AND WENT HOME WITH 3-4 HAND-MADE ITEMS THEY WERE PROUD OF, AS WELL AS ALLOWING THE SUPPORT STAFF AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THEIR OWN PROJECTS. ABOUT 42 STUDENTS/STAFF WERE DIRECTLY IMPACTED, AS WELL AS THE FAMILIES THAT CAME BEFORE AND AFTER THE SESSIONS. FREE DROP-IN FOCUS NIGHTS (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) WERE ALSO OFFERED BOTH ONLINE AND IN PERSON FOR METAL MONDAYS (WELDING) AND TECH TUESDAYS (DISCUSSIONS ON ELECTRONICS, ROBOTICS, PROGRAMMING, MICROPROCESSORS, AND LED LIGHTING PROJECTS). SEVERAL VOLUNTEER MEMBERS TAUGHT CLASSES AND LED THE DROP-IN EVENTS, TIME VALUED AT MORE THAN $7500. THERE WERE 272 PUBLIC AND MEMBERS THAT TOOK CLASSES.


OUTREACH - IDEAWORKS' OUTREACH EVENTS IN FRESNO INTRODUCE THE PUBLIC TO THE MAKER MOVEMENT WHERE THEY CAN CREATE AND REPAIR ITEMS AND LEARN NEW SKILLS. SEVERAL MEMBERS VOLUNTEERED AT STORYLAND FOR A WINTER CARNIVAL WITH GIANT CONNECT FOUR AND KERPLUNK INSPIRED GAMES AND A DISPLAY OF SHOP-MADE PUZZLES AND PROJECTS. SEVERAL HUNDRED FAMILIES WERE IN ATTENDANCE. RELEVANT INSTRUCTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS WERE POSTED ON YOUTUBE. FREE FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS ARE RECORDED UNDER EDUCATION BUT PROVIDE OUTREACH TO GIVE THE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE MISSION OF LEARNING NEW SKILLS, ETC. TECH TUESDAY IS A FREE WEEKLY DROP-IN GROUP THAT BRINGS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC TOGETHER TO DISCUSS AND TROUBLESHOOT PROJECTS IN ELECTRONICS, ROBOTICS, MICROCOMPUTERS, AND OTHER ELECTRICAL BASED SKILLS. IDEAWORKS IS ALSO AN "OFFICIAL FRESNO ARTHOP VENUE" WHERE THE FIRST THURSDAY GALLERIES AND BUSINESSES AROUND DOWNTOWN FRESNO OPEN THEIR DOORS TO ARTISTS AND THE PUBLIC FOR ART VIEWING, SALES, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND SOCIALIZING. WE HOST "ARTHOP IN THE ALLEY" WHICH HAS BROUGHT MANY MORE VISITORS AS WELL AS ARTISTS. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW MANY PEOPLE BENEFITED FROM THESE SERVICES BUT AT LEAST 1000.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ryan Madron
President
$0
David Menendian
Secretary
$0
Janelle Ozeran
Director
$0
Jim Jacobson
Director
$0
Stanley Marks
Director
$0
George Rutherford
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$16,569
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $773
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$16,569
Total Program Service Revenue$85,612
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $102,181

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or