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Gizmo-Cda Inc

EIN 46-5487834 · Coeur D Alene, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERING THROUGH DOING, GIZMOCDA, INC. BUILDS CREATIVE CONFIDENCE AND CURIOSITY THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT GIVE ALL PEOPLE ACCESS TO TOOLS, TECHNOLOGIES AND MENTORS NO MATTER THEIR ECONOMIC ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE.

Income
$228,901
Spending
$203,769
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
6
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $84,401 spent. Community Makerspace Membership & Open ShopOperated a community makerspace providing supervised access to wood, metal, digitalfabrication, sewing, and electronics tools for members. Maintained approximately 90 active memberships, with most members using the facility at leastv6 hours per month. Members completed an estimated 7,000 hours of hands-on shop use in 2024, building projects,learning skills, and supporting small ventures.
  2. $47,066 spent. Classes and WorkshopsOffered skill-building classes and workshops in woodworking, metalwork, 3D printing, laser cutting, sewing, coding, and electronics for adults and youth.Held about 210 classes and workshops during 2024, averaging 8 participants per session.Provided an estimated 1,600 enrollments, helping participants gain practical skills, creative confidence, and safe tool-use experience.
  3. $32,211 spent. Youth Summer CampsRan 10 week-long summer day camps (50 daily sessions) focused on project-based STEAMlearning using makerspace tools and materials.Camps met 5 times per week and served 105 children and teens.Building individual and team projects while practicing creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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