IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter and EIN
Waukesha Makerspace Inc. is a federally tax-exempt public charity. Donations to WMI are tax-deductible to the extent the law allows.
Key facts
| Legal name | Waukesha Makerspace Inc |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 92-0650206 |
| Tax status | Exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) |
| Public charity classification | 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
| Effective date of exemption | October 11, 2022 |
| Date of determination letter | November 9, 2022 (IRS Letter 947) |
| Contributions deductible | Yes |
| Accounting period ends | December 31 (calendar fiscal year) |
| Annual return required | Yes: Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-N, as applicable |
What the letter means
- The IRS determined that WMI is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3).
- Donors can deduct contributions to WMI under section 170, and WMI can receive tax-deductible bequests and gifts.
- WMI is classified as a public charity, not a private foundation.
- WMI must file an annual information return or e-Postcard with the IRS. The letter notes that an organization that fails to file for three consecutive years automatically loses its exemption. See Annual Filings.
Where the documents are
The scanned determination letter is kept in the WMI Drive under Formation Documents. Board members who need a copy for a grant application, a vendor's tax-exempt form or a donor request can find it there, or ask the Secretary (secretary@waukeshamakers.com).
Related pages
- Articles of Incorporation
- Bylaws
- Annual Filings