Maker Effect Foundation Inc

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Candy O Cole

Phone

4076346257

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Maker Effect Foundation Inc, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $766K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 119% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $406K, a strong 53% operating margin.

Mission

The Maker Effect Foundation exists to activate and amplify the efforts of makers as they learn, build and work together in their communities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $176,289 Revenue: $227,153

Celebrate creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning by bringing together people from all backgrounds and ages. Guests explore DIY science, tech, engineering, arts, and math projects.

Program 2

Expenses: $111,657 Revenue: $98,139

Community driven workshop dedicated to fostering creativity, innovation, and hands on learning by providing access to a wide array of tools, resources, and content experts.

Program 3

Expenses: $47,965 Revenue: $53,967

Supports local FIRST robotics teams

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $387,068

Program Service Revenue $379,259

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $766,327

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $335,911

Other Expenses $360,110

TOTAL EXPENSES $360,110

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$766,327	$349,903	+1.2%
Expenses	$360,110	$306,390	+0.2%
Net Income	$406,217	$43,513	+8.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

200

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
IAN COLE	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW RUDOLPH	VP	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA GELLATLY	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEELY DEGROOT	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CANDY O COLE	ED Treasurer	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ALLEN PASCHEL	President	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA KING	Secretary	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$766,327	$360,110	$235,435	$406,217
2024	$388,035	$360,110	$332,701	$27,925
2023	$349,903	$306,390	$361,709	$43,513
2022	$333,180	$286,520	$163,197	$46,660
2021	$242,680	$218,888	$108,734	$23,792
2019	$284,902	$251,005	$82,186	$33,897