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Inventor Forge

EIN 81-1148476 · Saint Peters, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Inventor Forge is organized and shall be operated exclusively for educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3). of the Internal Revenue Code. In furtherance of the forgoing purposes, the Corporation shall: a. Establish and maintain a makerspace in St. Charles county, mo where the Corporation's members can meet, socialize and collaborate on subjects such as Computers, Manufacturing, Technology, Science and Art. b. Promote community interest and involvement in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. (STEAM) also known as (STEM) by providing technology demonstrations and education the form of seminars to the residents of St. Charles County.

Income
$60,452
Spending
$52,263
Reserves
26.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 98%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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. $11,981 spent. In 2025, Inventor Forge Maker Space successfully operated a community-based collaborative workspace dedicated to fostering education in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and STEAM (adding Arts) disciplines. The organization provided over [Number] members and local community participants with affordable access to industrial-grade equipment and expert-led safety and skills training. This is in support of 147 community members. Youth Robotics & Mentorship: Served as a primary host and technical resource for FIRST Robotics teams. We provided the space, tooling, and volunteer mentorship necessary for students to design, build, and program competitive robots, directly impacting [Number] students and fostering the next generation of engineers and problem-solvers. In support of approximately 20 Students and mentors.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 October 13, 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 2025.

    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 March 2016.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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