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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ryan Madron President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Menendian Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Janelle Ozeran Director | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Jim Jacobson Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Stanley Marks Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
George Rutherford Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $109 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $10,853 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $958 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $209 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $645 |
Office expenses | $8 |
Information technology | $950 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $52,124 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $663 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,764 |
Insurance | $4,148 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $107,994 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,176 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $5,847 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $502 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $457,075 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,330 |
Total assets | $562,930 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $19,922 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $361,981 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $23,480 |
Other liabilities | $354 |
Total liabilities | $405,737 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $146,786 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,407 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $562,930 |