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Articles of Incorporation

Waukesha Makerspace Inc. is a Wisconsin nonstock (nonprofit) corporation. Its Articles of Incorporation were executed by the incorporator, Casey Kerr, on October 11, 2022. This page summarizes what the articles establish. The current copy (with an amendments and history log through November 22, 2024) is kept in the WMI Drive under Formation Documents.

This is a summary, not the full text. Addresses of individuals that appear in the filed articles are deliberately left out of this page.

What the articles establish

Article What it says
I. Name The corporation is named Waukesha Makerspace Inc.
II. Registered agent and office Names the initial registered agent (Casey Kerr) and registered office.
III. Incorporator Casey Kerr is the incorporator.
IV. Principal office Gives the principal office at the time of incorporation. That address is no longer used; see the history below.
V. Purpose WMI is organized exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its specific purpose: to improve our environment, community and individuals through the practical application of skills and technology in an encouraging, supportive and healthy environment, offering learning opportunities for young adults and adults with facilities that include 3D printers and woodworking, metalworking, leatherworking and electronics tools.
VI. Nonprofit nature No part of WMI's net earnings may benefit directors, officers, members or other private persons, except reasonable pay for services. On dissolution, assets go to one or more 501(c)(3) exempt purposes. WMI may not spend a substantial part of its activity on lobbying and may not take part in any political campaign for or against a candidate.
VII. Membership The corporation has members. How members are admitted, and their rights and obligations, are set by the Bylaws.
VIII. Board of Directors The Board of Directors manages the corporation's affairs. The initial directors were Casey Kerr (Chair, Treasurer and Executive Director), Thomas Slater (Vice Chair) and Nancy Aycock (Secretary).
IX. Limitation of liability To the fullest extent the Wisconsin Nonstock Corporation Law allows, directors and officers are not personally liable to WMI or its members for money damages for breach of fiduciary duty.
X. Amendments The board may amend the articles, with member approval as specified in the bylaws and subject to the law.
XI. Amendments and organizational history A running log of changes since incorporation (below).

Amendment and history log

Date Event
2022-10-11 Articles executed by the incorporator.
2022-11-09 The IRS recognized WMI as a 501(c)(3) public charity (see IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter and EIN).
2023-10-20 The incorporator's registered address changed.
2024-10-10 The board nominated and approved Walter Meyer as a board member, effective immediately.
2024-11-01 The principal office moved to 2111 S West Ave, Unit 58, Waukesha, WI 53189.
2024-11-22 Board Secretary Nancy Aycock resigned from the board.

Board changes after 2024 are recorded in the board's minutes rather than in this log. For the current board, see Organization Structure and Current Board.

  • Bylaws
  • IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter and EIN
  • Annual Filings

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