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Hackpgh

EIN 82-2021084 • 501(c)3 • Pittsburgh, PA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE B60

Profile

HackPGH is the Pittsburgh's oldest makerspace. We provide tools, training, and a safe location for members of the local community to learn hands-on skills and pursue creative projects. HackPGH is dedicated to building a better future by welcoming people from all walks of life to the Maker Movement through collaboration, education, and outreach. HackPGH has many open classes and clubs centered around skills such as crafting/sewing, wood & metalworking, welding, laser-crafting, CNC routing, 3D printing, electronics, computers, graphics, an more. HackPGH is run entirely by volunteers. We are proud of our many outreach programs, past and present. From our free vaccination clinics to building equipment for food pantries to providing scholarships for those in financial need or residing in homeless/domestic abuse shelters, Hack tries to never turn away those who wish to join solely based on inability to pay! Basic training for members on nearly all our equipment is free.

1936 Fifth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15219

hackpgh.org

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Up

$343,218

Up $7,817 (+2.3%) from 2024

Liabilities

$5,415

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$339,267

Up $3,866 (+1.2%) from 2024

Operations

Revenue

Up

$120,457

Up $10,104 (+9.2%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$116,591

Up $20,249 (+21%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$3,866

Down $10,145 (-72%) from 2024

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Balance Sheet Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2022: $284,433Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $284,4332022Assets 2023: $321,390Net Assets 2023: $287,6512023Assets 2024: $335,401Net Assets 2024: $335,4012024Assets 2025: $343,218Liabilities 2025: $5,415Net Assets 2025: $339,2672025

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2025

Assets$343,218
Liabilities$5,415
Net Assets$339,267
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $73,359Expenses 2022: $74,024Net Income 2022: -$6652022Revenue 2023: $74,928Expenses 2023: $71,710Net Income 2023: $3,2182023Revenue 2024: $110,353Expenses 2024: $96,342Net Income 2024: $14,0112024Revenue 2025: $120,457Expenses 2025: $116,591Net Income 2025: $3,8662025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$120,457
Expenses$116,591
Net Income$3,866
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$343,218
Liabilities
$5,415
Net assets
$339,267
Revenue
$120,457
Expenses
$116,591
Net income
$3,866
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.43$0.05$3.39$1.20$1.17$0.04
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.35$3.35$1.10$0.96$0.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.21$2.88$0.75$0.72$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.84$0.00$2.84$0.73$0.74$0.01
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 12, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$128,024
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

HackPGH is the Pittsburgh's oldest makerspace. We provide tools, training, and a safe location for members of the local community to learn hands-on skills and pursue creative projects. HackPGH is dedicated to building a better future by welcoming people from all walks of life to the Maker Movement through collaboration, education, and outreach. HackPGH has many open classes and clubs centered around skills such as crafting/sewing, wood & metalworking, welding, laser-crafting, CNC routing, 3D printing, electronics, computers, graphics, an more. HackPGH is run entirely by volunteers. We are proud of our many outreach programs, past and present. From our free vaccination clinics to building equipment for food pantries to providing scholarships for those in financial need or residing in homeless/domestic abuse shelters, Hack tries to never turn away those who wish to join solely based on inability to pay! Basic training for members on nearly all our equipment is free.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
HackPGH memberships: 24/7 access to tools, machines, our maker community, our secure facility, and free basic training on equipment$0$69,394
Classes: Paid classes to provide intensive training or "make and take" activities to give students of all ages knowledge of a subject. Most of our classes are for beginners, but we have increased our intermediate and intensive workshops, too!$0$19,695
Free clubs and open charitable events (vaccine clinic, fix-it fridays, game nights, LINUX club, and more)$0$5,434
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Brian EschTreasurerPT$0--
Rebecca ZajdelPresidentFT$0--
Valerie WalchSecretaryPT$0--
Aaron SteinBoard Member-At-LargePT$0--
George DavidsonBoard Member-At-LargePT$0--
Aaron SteinBoard Member-At-LargePT$0--
Feliks RK PyronBoard Member-At-LargePT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Hackpgh
EIN
82-2021084
Phone
4125082360
Address
1936 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Signing Officer

Name
Rebecca Zajdel
Title
President, Board of Directors
Phone
4125082360
Signed
2026-03-12
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, Line 16

“Credit payments (dust collector & MIG welder) $8,466, Software/Subscriptions $8,230; Accounting & Banking $7,762; One-time large equipment or furniture purchases $7,559; Repairs/Upkeep $6,052; Legal fees $4,146; Class/event meals $3,393; Refunds $1,787”

Part II, Line 24

“In-kind and/or deeply discounted donations including: router cabinet, planer upgrades, drill press, wood lathes, commercial embroidery machine & accessories, animation tablets, H2D printer Combo, Solder/De-solder set, Waveform generator, Machine shop accessories and powered hand tools”

Part II, Line 26

“We financed two large equipment/safety systems when ours went down: a 5HP dust collector w filter/accessories and a MIG welder when ours went down. As of March 1, 2026: there are 10 payments of $187.74 left (totaling $1,877) through PEAC Solutions and 18 payments of $176.84 (totaling $3,537) through TimePayment”

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