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The Makers Place Inc

EIN 85-1206235 · Trenton, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Maker's Place exists to connect neighbors with neighbors, so that all children can experience life in abundant community.The organization operates a diaper bank focused primarily on collecting and distributing diapers, wipes, and emergency infant formulaThe HOPE Center provides other valued maternal and infant health resources to empower women, children, and families experiencing need. All funds collected by The Maker's Place will be used to purchase diapers and other supplies to be distributed to support and empower families in the Greater Trenton, New Jersey area.

Income
$121,303
Spending
$151,981
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$50,000, executive dir.

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

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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. $28,590 spent. Diapers were made available to families during times of need through collaborative community relationships that promote health, wellness, dignity and independence. The Diaper Depot program distributed 311,000 diapers for 3,800 children by connecting with 2,100 families.
  2. $66,076 spent. The Maker's Place gathers and distributes resources to the needy, specifically diapers, wipes and at times, baby formula.
  3. $13,241 spent. YOUFirst is a participant valued maternal health support program offered by The Maker's Place. The YOUFirst program provided mental health and wellness education to enrich the lives of participants and their families while reducing the stigma around therapy in marginalized communities. The program incorporates skill-building activities with topics such as stress management, self-awareness, reducing negative emotions and normalizing preventative mental health.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 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 January 2022.

    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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