Mission
The Fab Foundation is a global nonprofit organization committed to supporting the growth of the Fab Lab network, which includes over 2,300 digital fabrication labs worldwide. The foundation promotes digital fabrication education and entrepreneurship, aiming to bridge the digital divide and empower communities through technology access and skills development.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2009
EIN
26-4836002
Total Assets
$3.453 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
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At a Glance
Join the Fab Lab Network
Become a part of a global community of makers and innovators focused on learning and sharing.
Academany Courses
Learn to make almost anything through our global distributed academy.
Support Digital Fabrication
Help us democratize access to digital fabrication tools and knowledge.
Impact Stats
2300+
Number of Fab Labs
Global Fab Lab Network
Over 2,300 Fab Labs established worldwide.
1600+
Academany Alumni
Academany Alumni
Supported 1600+ alumni in the past decade through digital fabrication education.
1200
Attendees per Year
Annual International Conference
Hosts approximately 1200 attendees each year at the Fab International Conference.
Upcoming Events
Fab International Conference 2025
2025-07-04
Join us in Brno and Prague for the largest event on digital fabrication.
Our Programs
Fab Academy
Providing advanced technical education in digital fabrication using Fab Labs as classrooms.
Learn MoreSCOPES-DF
Activating digital fabrication tools for authentic student learning across educational areas.
Learn MoreMIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
66
56
/100
Program Expense Ratio
91.20%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
12.43%
18
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.4308
10
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.5262
6
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 1.096M | 41.36% |
| Program Services | 1.553M | 58.63% |
| Investment Income | 82 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 2.649M | 100.00% |
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