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Staten Island Makerspace Inc
Staten Island, NY · EIN 462793482 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S80 · Community Improvement · Medium ($1M-$10M) · makerspace.nyc
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$1.4M
net assets
$196K
employees
16
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

To encourage the exchange of knowledge, cultivate local entrepreneurship, develop, support the development of and provide resources for the betterment of society.

profile · synthesized from sources

Staten Island Makerspace Inc, operating as MakerSpace NYC, is a nonprofit community workshop providing access to industrial tools, fabrication equipment, and studio spaces for artists, inventors, and entrepreneurs. It supports local innovation through memberships, classes, and workforce development programs, while fostering public art and community engagement through its outdoor MakerPark. Founded in 2013 after Hurricane Sandy, it serves as a cultural and creative hub in Staten Island and Brooklyn.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Artist Residency Program
Annual four-month public art residency at MakerPark for six selected artists or artist teams, culminating in temporary outdoor installations
K-12 Programs
Educational initiatives introducing students to making, fabrication, and design through hands-on workshops and curriculum-aligned activities
MakerPark NYC
27,000 sq ft outdoor community space for public art, events, and workshops, transforming a formerly derelict lot into a cultural venue
MakerSpace NYC Membership
Provides access to industrial fabrication tools, workshops, and studio spaces for individuals and startups across Staten Island and Brooklyn locations
Workforce Development Programs
Training programs equipping individuals with technical skills in fabrication, robotics, and advanced manufacturing for career advancement
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Community Makerspace Access and Training 3 activities
    • Operating shared makerspace facilities with specialized equipment
      Operates multiple physical locations including a 27,000 sq ft outdoor Makerpark and indoor facility on Staten Island and a 20,000 sq ft studio at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, providing members with access to metalshops, woodshops, machine shops, blacksmithing forges, 3D printers, laser cutters, and electronics equipment. Facilities include open workspaces, community meeting rooms, kitchens, and loading dock access for member deliveries.
    • Providing tiered daily and monthly access to makerspace resources
      Offers flexible access options including daily passes for non-industrial equipment ($50) and full-day access to all shops ($75), monthly memberships with 24/7 access to studios, and Pro Member level access to tools across multiple buildings. Also offers discounted access blocks and classes for non-Studio Pro members, particularly in the ceramics studio.
    • Selling gift certificates for classes and memberships
      Offers gift certificates redeemable for classes or memberships at its makerspace locations, enabling access to workshops, studio time, and equipment use.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Delivering educational programs in fabrication, electronics, and STEM
      Offers foundational classes in Arduino programming and electronics using C, hands-on experimentation with LEDs, servos, and sensors, and project-based workshops where students build real prototypes such as catapults and spy gadgets. Provides K-12 educational programs, workforce development training, and summer workshops focused on engineering, science, and creative problem solving.
  • Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
    • Hosting artist residencies and public art programs
      Hosts an annual artist residency program for six artists and a 4-month public art residency at Staten Island Makerpark, supporting the creation and exhibition of temporary public art in an outdoor sculpture park and community workspace. Also hosts outdoor workshops in carpentry, blacksmithing, and sustainable energy systems.
  • Electric Grid Operations & Reliability 1 activity
    • Operating autonomous drone systems for infrastructure monitoring
      Deploys Palletized Drone Systems at solar farms nationwide, operating home bases for autonomous drones to enable long-term remote monitoring. Conducts daily drone flights to diagnose issues across large solar farm sites.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Operating ceramics studio with classes and member services
      Offers beginner hand-building and wheel-throwing ceramics classes, monthly 24/7 studio access, locker rentals for storing tools and finished pieces, and sells clay for in-studio use while prohibiting outside clays. Includes additional bench time and discounted class access for non-Studio Pro members.
  • Youth Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Education 1 activity
    • Supporting youth and entrepreneurial development initiatives
      Supports creative entrepreneurs and runs youth-focused programs including planned launch of the Elephants Business Academy in 2025 to teach entrepreneurship and help youth discover their passions. Also provides ongoing support to member-led initiatives such as the Angry Elephant fashion and awareness project.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.22M
Contributions & grants$104K9%
Program service revenue$1.12M92%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.38M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$628K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$199K
Cash$91K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$196K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Scott Van Campen Executive Director 40 $104K
Deborah B Lampman Associate Direc 40 $76K
board members · 1
  • Don M Bosco — Secretary
relationships · 28

Who they work with

  • Assata@makerspace.nyc Partner — Contact point for program inquiries and registration support
  • Bee University Partner — Partner organization that runs a beekeeping fellowship program for youth at Makerpark.
  • BetaNYC Partner — Collaborates on civic technology or innovation initiatives.
  • Borough President Jim Oddo Government — Supported the transformation of the derelict lot into Makerpark.
  • Brooklyn Army Terminal Partner — Hosts Makerspace NYC's facility where community give-back memberships are offered.
  • Consolidated Edison Partner — Community or program partner.
  • DB Partner — Collaborates with DB in supporting member projects such as Angry Elephant.
  • Department of Cultural Affairs, City of New York Government — Supports cultural programming and operations.
  • Design Trust for Public Space Partner — Collaborates on public space and design initiatives.
  • MakerSpace NYC Partner — Uses tools and workspace at MakerSpace NYC to develop the Palletized Drone System.
  • Makerpark Radio Partner — Partner organization that presents concerts at Makerpark during the summer.
  • NYC Councilwoman Debi Rose Government — Supported the transformation of the derelict lot into Makerpark.
  • NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Funder of the 2026 Art in Makerpark projects through the Cultural Development Fund.
  • NYCEDC Government — Supported the transformation of the derelict lot into Makerpark.
  • New York City Department of Education Partner — Collaborates on K-12 programs.
  • New York City Economic Development Corporation Partner — Partnered to open the Futureworks MakerSpace at the Brooklyn Army Terminal in 2019.
  • New York Public Library Partner — Partner in community education or public programming.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funder of the 2026 Art in Makerpark projects.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funding and program support partner.
  • PayPal Partner — Platform used for processing gift certificate purchases
  • Pratt Institute Partner — Provided support for an artist project at Makerpark.
  • Scott Partner — Collaborates with Scott in supporting member projects such as Angry Elephant.
  • Staten Island Makerspace Inc Partner — Operates as MakerSpace NYC, offering classes and instruction
  • Staten Island Makerspace Inc Partner — Provides ongoing support and resources to Angry Elephant through access to tools and mentorship.
  • Statue Island Arts Partner — Community partner supporting arts and cultural programming.
  • Sunset Park Open Studios Partner — Source through which the instructor learned about Staten Island Makerspace Inc.
  • Workforce Development Institute Partner — Partner in workforce development programs.
  • info@makerspace.nyc Partner — Email contact point for scheduling equipment checkouts and member support.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Driven Innovation and Access Model
    methodology: community_driven_innovation
    By providing open, inclusive access to tools, space, and community—especially through subsidized memberships for underrepresented groups—the organization drives innovation and entrepreneurship, because lowering barriers to entry enables diverse participation, which fuels creative cross-pollination and local economic development.
  • Cross-Disciplinary and Modular Access to Makerspace Resources
    methodology: cross_disciplinary_access
    By offering integrated access to multiple making disciplines (e.g., ceramics, metal, wood) alongside modular membership options, the organization supports both interdisciplinary innovation and focused participation, because flexibility in access lowers entry barriers while enabling advanced, hybrid creative practice.
  • Hard-Tech Innovation for Sustainable Infrastructure
    methodology: sustainable_infrastructure_modernization
    By combining software with hard-tech innovation, the organization addresses physical infrastructure challenges related to climate change and aging systems, because durable, technology-enhanced solutions are necessary to build resilience and sustainability in urban environments.
  • Learn-by-Doing and Project-Based Learning
    methodology: project_based_learning
    By engaging members and students in hands-on making and project-based learning, the organization fosters STEM skill development and creative problem-solving, because experiential engagement enables deeper understanding and retention than passive or lecture-based instruction.
  • Progressive Skill Development Pathway
    methodology: progressive_skill_development
    By structuring learning as a progression from beginner DIY projects to advanced technical skills in programming and electronics, the organization enables long-term member growth, because scaffolded, incremental challenges build confidence and competence, transforming novices into advanced makers over time.