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Makerghat USA

EIN 88-1590073 · Decatur, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak38 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MakerGhat aims to develop a MAKER MINDSET among youth. MakerGhat encourage youth to develop a sense of agency and confidence to address local and global problems. The youngsters not only learn technical and soft skills but also think about, design, and implement solutions to challenges in their communities and beyond.

Income
$390,286
Spending
$75,596
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
49.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 49.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 81% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 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

    10 of 10

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

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $30,663 spent. The organization led significant curriculum development initiatives aimed at strengthening hands-on learning and 21st-century skill-building across multiple states. This included the creation of a comprehensive curriculum for Grades 68 in Tamil Nadu and a parallel curriculum for Grade 9 learners in Odisha. Additionally, the organization developed an interactive hands-on childrens book designed for Grades 59, enabling students to engage in at-home making activities tied to key learning outcomes and skill milestones. These materials collectively aim to expand access to high-quality experiential learning resources. Expenses for curriculum design and development were incurred as part of program service activities.
  2. $23,912 spent. To strengthen teacher support and program quality, the organization invested in the digitization of monitoring and evaluation processes through the development of MakerDost, a WhatsApp-based chatbot. MakerDost provides 24/7 assistance to teachers, supports hands-on classroom implementation, gathers user feedback, and generates tailored teaching materials and resources. This digital tool enhances program scalability and enables continuous, data-driven improvement of instructional practices.
  3. $10,000 spent. The organization implemented the IGNITE Program in partnership with the Tamil Nadu StartUP Mission and a broad mentor network to support youth entrepreneurship in rural Tamil Nadu. Through this program, MakerGhat incubated 10 fellows, providing a structured series of masterclasses and workshops that guided participants through ideation, business model development, prototyping, pitching, and early-stage fundraising. As a result, more than half of the cohorts innovations are currently undergoing the patenting process. The program culminated in a major showcase event at IIT-Madras, which engaged over 200 potential youth entrepreneurs and generated strong interest for subsequent cohorts. Total expenses for the IGNITE Program were approximately $10,000, covering program delivery, training, and event execution.
  4. $4,454 spent. Other Program Expenses

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 August 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 November 4, 2026.

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