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Generator Inc

EIN 46-3848431 · Burlington, VT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GENERATOR IS A COMBINATION OF ARTIST STUDIO, CLASSROOM, AND BUSINESS INCUBATOR AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY. WE PROVIDE TOOLS, EXPERTISE, EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITY TO ENABLE ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO CREATE, COLLABORATE, AND TO MAKE THEIR IDEAS REALITY. GENERATOR PROVIDES YOUTH STEM/STEAM AND WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AROUND VERMONT; HANDS-ON, EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES; AND MEMBERSHIP FOR SHARED WORKSHOPS INCLUDING WOOD, METAL, JEWELRY, RAPID PROTOTYPING, SEWING, ELECTRONICS, AND A COMPUTER LAB WITH DESIGN SOFTWARE.

Income
$946,059
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
40
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$95,267, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $784,869 spent. GENERATOR IS AN ARTIST STUDIO, CLASSROOM, AND BUSINESS INCUBATOR AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY. WE PROVIDE THE TOOLS, EXPERTISE, EDUCATION, AND OPPORTUNITY TO ENABLE EVERY MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY TO CREATE, COLLABORATE, AND MAKE THEIR IDEAS REALITY. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, GENERATOR PROVIDES HANDS-ON STEAM EDUCATION (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH) TO INCREASE EXPOSURE TO STEAM CAREERS AND STRENGTHEN VERMONT'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE CURRENTLY BUILDING OUT MAKERSPACES IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT VERMONT AND PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS IN MAKERTECH ED. AS AN INCUBATOR AND AN ACCELERATOR, WE OFFER TWO SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMS: ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE AND JUMPSTART- A BUSINESS BOOTCAMP FOR PRODUCT-BASED ENTREPRENEURS. AS A COMMUNITY SPACE, WE PROVIDE TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED EQUIPMENT PAIRED WITH SKILL BASED EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. WE HOST FREE EVENTS, ARTIST TALKS, AND A SPEAKING SERIES THAT DEEPENS DIALOGUE AND ENCOURAGES, MOTIVATES, AND INSPIRES OUR COMMUNITY TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX, LAUNCH BUSINESSES, SHARE THEIR IDEAS, ENGAGE WITH EMERGING TECHNOLOGY, CREATE, PROBLEM-SOLVE & LIVE BETTER TOGETHER. GENERATOR IS AN ARTIST STUDIO, CLASSROOM, AND BUSINESS INCUBATOR AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY. WE PROVIDE THE TOOLS, EXPERTISE, EDUCATION, AND OPPORTUNITY TO ENABLE EVERY MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY TO CREATE, COLLABORATE, AND MAKE THEIR IDEAS REALITY. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, GENERATOR PROVIDES HANDS-ON STEAM EDUCATION (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH) TO INCREASE EXPOSURE TO STEAM CAREERS AND STRENGTHEN VERMONT'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE CURRENTLY BUILDING OUT MAKERSPACES IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT VERMONT AND PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS IN MAKERTECH ED. AS AN INCUBATOR AND AN ACCELERATOR, WE OFFER TWO SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMS: ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE AND JUMPSTART- A BUSINESS BOOTCAMP FOR PRODUCT-BASED ENTREPRENEURS. AS A COMMUNITY SPACE, WE PROVIDE TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED EQUIPMENT PAIRED WITH SKILL BASED EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. WE HOST FREE EVENTS, ARTIST TALKS, AND A SPEAKING SERIES THAT DEEPENS DIALOGUE AND ENCOURAGES, MOTIVATES, AND INSPIRES OUR COMMUNITY TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX, LAUNCH BUSINESSES, SHARE THEIR IDEAS, ENGAGE WITH EMERGING TECHNOLOGY, CREATE, PROBLEM-SOLVE & LIVE BETTER TOGETHER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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