Lowell Makes is located in Lowell, MA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lowell Makes 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 12/2021, Lowell Makes generated $507.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 55.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $379.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 51.9% per year over the past 3 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LOWELL MAKES IS A COLLECTION OF OPEN WORKSHOPS AND LABORATORIES WHERE MEMBERS AND STUDENTS CAN COLLABORATE TO LEARN, SHARE, AND HONE CRAFTS OF ALL KINDS. THE FOCUS IS ON PROVIDING A SPACE FOR EDUCATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY OF LOWELL, MA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
HOSTING WORKSHOPS AND PROVIDING A SPACE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO HONE SKILLS IN ART, ENGINEERING, AND INNOVATION IN LOWELL, MA AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Samantha Burdett President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
John Noto Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
James Saunders Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eric Sack Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Palermo Director (from 8/2022) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jack Walsh Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $281,233 |
Investment income | $3 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $96,942 |
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 | $507,546 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,314 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,422 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,181 |
Advertising and promotion | $523 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $122,687 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $55,292 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $48,820 |
Insurance | $21,130 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $379,075 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $80,022 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $9,330 |
Total assets | $2,073,289 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $35,000 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $23,006 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,704,000 |
Other liabilities | $7,607 |
Total liabilities | $1,769,613 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $303,676 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $303,676 |