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Knox Makers

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 45-3981182

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 10, 2024

P O Box 20474Knoxville, TN 37940

(865) 385-2773

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

85th percentile

36%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

90th percentile

78%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

35%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$155,408

Up $68,074 (+78%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$150,899

Up $64,070 (+74%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$4,509

Up $4,004 (+793%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$177,666

Up $46,177 (+35%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$113,596

Up $3,460 (+3.1%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$64,070

Up $42,717 (+200%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2017: $14,579Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $28,022Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $33,241Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $45,759Liabilities 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $65,476Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $65,4762021Assets 2022: $87,334Liabilities 2022: $505Net Assets 2022: $86,8292022Assets 2023: $155,408Liabilities 2023: $4,509Net Assets 2023: $150,8992023Assets 2024: $239,078Liabilities 2024: $3,659Net Assets 2024: $235,4192024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$155,408
Liabilities$4,509
Net Assets$150,899

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2017: $72,992Expenses 2017: $68,630Net Income 2017: $4,3622017Revenue 2018: $73,257Expenses 2018: $59,814Net Income 2018: $13,4432018Revenue 2019: $95,947Expenses 2019: $90,728Net Income 2019: $5,2192019Revenue 2020: $78,000Expenses 2020: $65,482Net Income 2020: $12,5182020Revenue 2021: $98,320Expenses 2021: $78,593Net Income 2021: $19,7272021Revenue 2022: $131,489Expenses 2022: $110,136Net Income 2022: $21,3532022Revenue 2023: $177,666Expenses 2023: $113,596Net Income 2023: $64,0702023Revenue 2024: $192,701Expenses 2024: $108,180Net Income 2024: $84,5212024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$177,666
Expenses$113,596
Net Income$64,070
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 10, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$178,621
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Knox Makers is a charitable and educational organization that provides affordable access to tools, machines, and workspace, and teaches the public how to safely and effectively use them, and enables them to learn new crafts and skills.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
OFFERED 177 CLASSES IN 2023 TO MEMBERS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN ELECTRONICS,3D PRINTING, METAL WORKING, BLACKSMITHING, MACHINING, FIBER, WOODWORKING AND OTHER HOBBIES.-$47,998
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ISSAC MERKLEPresidentPT$0--
TRACY HOMERSecretaryPT$0--
SUE JOSLINTreasuerPT$0--
JONDALE STRATTONTechnical DiPT$0--
BRYAN HOWARDFacilities DPT$0--
WILLIAM HUDDLESTONWebmasterPT$0--
SEAN SIMONEAUCommunity OuPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Knox Makers
EIN
45-3981182
Phone
8653852773
Address
P O BOX 20474, KNOXVILLE, TN 37940

Signing Officer

Name
Sue Joslin
Title
Treasuer
Phone
8653852773
Signed
2024-05-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Rodefer Moss & Co Pllc
Address
608 MABRY HOOD RD STE 300, KNOXVILLE, TN 37932
Preparer
Emilee Riehn CPA
Phone
8655830091
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Maker market 300 expenses advertising and promotion 300 bank charges 5,101 computer and software exp 1,652 dues and subscriptions 500 grant spend 17,144 zone expenses 8,380 small tools and equipment 13,964 supplies 4,207 equipment rental 817 taxes and licenses 20 total 52,385

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Not yet in service 0 9,574 total 0 9,574

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Gift certificates 505 940 credit card 0 3,569

Form 990-ez, Part III

Knox makers is a charitable and educational organization that provides affordable access to tools, machines, and workspace, and teaches the public how to safely and effectively use them, and enables them to learn new crafts and skills.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MAKER MARKET 300 EXPENSES ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION 300 BANK CHARGES 5,101 COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE EXP 1,652 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 500 GRANT SPEND 17,144 ZONE EXPENSES 8,380 SMALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 13,964 SUPPLIES 4,207 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 817 TAXES AND LICENSES 20 TOTAL 52,385
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