Science & Technology
(U20)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
DECATUR MAKERS INC
Financial strength (30%)
89/100
Reliability (20%)
76/100
Effectiveness (25%)
83/100
Impact (25%)
75/100
57
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement
Our mission is to cultivate a diverse community of makers by providing access to tools, resources, and education in a supportive environment.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$360K
Annual Budget
$384K
Total Revenue
$319K
Total Expenses
$140K
Net Assets
4
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
79.3%
Fundraising Efficiency
N/A
Operating Reserve
5.29x
Liability-to-Asset
6.7%
Revenue Diversification
96.1%
Executive Compensation
$193K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 241 similar organizations
(United States, Science & Technology, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
79.3% | 85.8% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
20.7% | 12.1% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
5.3 mo | 10.5 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
6.7% | 0.3% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
96.1% | 93.2% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
29.7% | 1.9% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
6.1% | 5.8% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
17.1% | 0.9% |
P10P90
|
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2026
57 / 10077
Financial
56
Reliability
83
Effectiveness
7
Impact
Financial Strength (30%)
77
Reliability & Transparency (20%)
56
Program Effectiveness (25%)
83
Impact & Outcomes (25%)
7
1 programs
3 staff
IRS Verified 85% Data Complete
Impact
4 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families build, learn, bond, and take home creative STEAM projects. | 355 | $2.80 | — | Per Day |
| Participants develop skills, confidence, and access to ongoing learning opportunities | 1,000 | $70.00 | — | Per Year |
| Youth gain hands-on STEAM skills and confidence through creative learning | 400 | $675.00 | — | Per Year |
| Individuals gain access to free or subsidized STEAM education and learning opportunities | 150 | $333.33 | — | Per Year |
Geographic Reach
Local 100%
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $384K | $319K | $140K | 79.3% | 4 |
| 2024 | $296K | $300K | $75K | 79.1% | 4 |
| 2023 | $281K | $281K | $79K | 77.0% | 4 |
| 2022 | $285K | $292K | $78K | 72.4% | 4 |
| 2021 | $220K | $224K | N/A | — | 3 |
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