Sunnyvale, CA

Maker Nexus

EIN 82-3925333

Education & Youth Development STEM & Technology Education

Mission

To increase the capacity of individuals in the community to make things by lowering barriers to the life-changing skills, tools, and relationships that drive the modern world. ([makernexus.org](https://www.makernexus.org/aboutus?utm_source=openai))

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Maker Nexus

Maker Nexus is a membership-based 501(c)(3) community makerspace in Sunnyvale, California that provides hands-on training, classes, and access to professional-grade tools for people of all ages. The organization publicly lists Federal EIN 82-3925333 and files annual Form 990s; its nonprofit status and filings are indexed by nonprofit data services. ([makernexus.org](https://www.makernexus.org/donate?utm_source=openai))

The organization operates a large, multi-disciplinary facility with extensive equipment (woodshop, metal shop, welding, machine shop, textiles, electronics lab, laser cutters, 3D printers, classrooms and event space) and runs membership, youth programs, camps, community events, and continuing-education classes. ([makernexus.com](https://makernexus.com/))

Since founding and early operations, Maker Nexus pivoted during COVID to manufacture and distribute personal protective equipment at scale and completed a buildout/expansion to its current 28,000 sq. ft. facility; in 2024 it reported restored normal programming and documented measurable program activity in its 2024 annual report. ([makernexus.org](https://www.makernexus.org/aboutus?utm_source=openai))

Notable achievements

Large-scale PPE production during COVID

Maker Nexus pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic to design, produce, and distribute PPE; the organization coordinated volunteers and donors to deliver close to half a million units of face shields and masks to healthcare professionals and other organizations. ([makernexus.org](https://www.makernexus.org/aboutus?utm_source=openai))

Facility expansion to 28,000 sq ft

After outgrowing an initial location, Maker Nexus moved and completed a buildout of a 28,000-square-foot makerspace with dedicated wood, metal, textiles, electronics, 3D printing, laser cutting, classrooms, event rooms and member studio/storage space. ([makernexus.org](https://www.makernexus.org/aboutus?utm_source=openai))

Documented program growth in 2024

In its 2024 annual report Maker Nexus reported offering over 1,000 classes, educating nearly 800 local young people, and hosting 114 community events, marking substantive year-over-year program activity after recent expansion. ([makernexus.org](https://www.makernexus.org/aboutus?utm_source=openai))

At a glance

Total assets: $1.0M
Annual revenue: $1.8M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 82-3925333
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Website: www.makernexus.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Verified nonprofit filings and financials available in public nonprofit databases (ProPublica/GuideStar/Candid); Form 990 data and 2024 financial summary are publicly indexed. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/823925333?utm_source=openai))

Listed on Charity Navigator and other charity-data services as an active 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 82-3925333). ([charitynavigator.org](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/823925333/?utm_source=openai))

Recipient of small foundation support and local grants (reported foundation grants include small awards from regional funders listed in grant-tracking summaries). ([grantedai.com](https://grantedai.com/org/maker-nexus-823925333?utm_source=openai))

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