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Inventor Forge

EIN 81-1148476 • Saint Peters, MO

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE B99

Profile

Inventor Forge is organized and shall be operated exclusively for educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3). of the Internal Revenue Code. In furtherance of the forgoing purposes, the Corporation shall: a. Establish and maintain a makerspace in St. Charles county, mo where the Corporation's members can meet, socialize and collaborate on subjects such as Computers, Manufacturing, Technology, Science and Art. b. Promote community interest and involvement in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. (STEAM) also known as (STEM) by providing technology demonstrations and education the form of seminars to the residents of St. Charles County.

5988 Mid Rivers Mall Dr Suite-131Saint Peters, MO 63304

www.inventorforgemakerspace.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE B99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE B99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

61st percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

NTEE B99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

$114,621

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$114,621

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

$60,452

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$52,263

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$8,189

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2025: $114,621Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $114,6212025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$114,621
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$114,621
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2025: $60,452Expenses 2025: $52,263Net Income 2025: $8,1892025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$60,452
Expenses$52,263
Net Income$8,189
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$114,621
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$114,621
Revenue
$60,452
Expenses
$52,263
Net income
$8,189
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.15$0.00$1.15$0.60$0.52$0.08
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 25, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$60,452
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Inventor Forge is organized and shall be operated exclusively for educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3). of the Internal Revenue Code. In furtherance of the forgoing purposes, the Corporation shall: a. Establish and maintain a makerspace in St. Charles county, mo where the Corporation's members can meet, socialize and collaborate on subjects such as Computers, Manufacturing, Technology, Science and Art. b. Promote community interest and involvement in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. (STEAM) also known as (STEM) by providing technology demonstrations and education the form of seminars to the residents of St. Charles County.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
In 2025, Inventor Forge Maker Space successfully operated a community-based collaborative workspace dedicated to fostering education in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and STEAM (adding Arts) disciplines. The organization provided over [Number] members and local community participants with affordable access to industrial-grade equipment and expert-led safety and skills training. This is in support of 147 community members. Youth Robotics & Mentorship: Served as a primary host and technical resource for FIRST Robotics teams. We provided the space, tooling, and volunteer mentorship necessary for students to design, build, and program competitive robots, directly impacting [Number] students and fostering the next generation of engineers and problem-solvers. In support of approximately 20 Students and mentors.$1,035$11,981
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Nikki BernardChairmanPT$0--
George FettersTreasurerPT$0--
Rhonda GoodwinSecretaryPT$0--
Edward LangenderferSergeant At ArmsPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Inventor Forge
EIN
81-1148476
Phone
6364851015
Address
5988 Mid Rivers Mall Dr Suite-131, Saint Peters, MO 63304

Signing Officer

Name
George Fetters
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6364851015
Signed
2026-02-25
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Equipment Purchases 9426.48 Meeting Expenses 548.16 Insurance 704.00 Office Expenses 354.49 Repairs 898.41 Permits 50.00 Stem Support 1035.00”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Inventor Forge maintains a makerspace of tools to support its mission. The assets include 3D printers, Lasers, Vinyl cutters, and a plasma cutter. The majority of these tools are over 10 years old.”

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