# Makergirl

Youth development nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60607. EIN 47-3351373. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/473351373-makergirl

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To inspire young girls to be active in science, technology, engineering, and math through design and 3d printing workshops.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473351373/202430409349301433/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2015
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | $107,404 | $190,129 | $17,537 | $17,537 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473351373/202430409349301433/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2023: programs $32,396 (17%), management $148,415 (78%), fundraising $9,318 (5%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2023: gifts and grants $103,803, program fees $54,434, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 139 of 543 youth development nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $50,620 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Cook County, Illinois: about 1,053,196 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 2,288 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Chicago: 780 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/chicago
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Makergirl's EIN?**

Makergirl's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3351373. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Makergirl a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Makergirl in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2015. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Makergirl tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Makergirl as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Makergirl do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2023: "To inspire young girls to be active in science, technology, engineering, and math through design and 3d printing workshops." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Makergirl take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2023, Makergirl reported total revenue of $107,404 and total expenses of $190,129 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.