Make A Gift
Make a Pledge, Support our Fabrication Wonderland
MechaSpark gives people the tools to make the imagined real, to light your ideas with life. We rely on the generosity of people everywhere who are committed to the culture and the impact of DIY fabrication, learning, and entrepreneurship. People like you, our “force multipliers” who invest in the tools, talent, and spaces needed to ensure that independent creativity thrives.
THANK YOU for supporting the empowerment that comes from making. Your gift to MechaSpark strengthens our impact and is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Thank you for your consideration, your support, and most of all, thank you for being awesome!
To donate, please visit our Stripe donation page.
Volunteering
MechaSpark is run by a very small paid staff and a large number of dedicated volunteers. We have dozens of people with a wide range of skills and interests working hard on creating a space and community to support the work we all want to do. For many volunteers, helping is a way to give back to their community or support something important to them all while developing new skills.
Do you know your employer may match the hours you’ve volunteered for MechaSpark? Please submit this form at the end of the year, and we’ll provide you with a confirmation on our letterhead to bring to your employer.
Events and Marketing Committee
The events and marketing committee plans our classes and events and ensures that our community and the general public are excited about them. They are passionate about spreading the word! They are always looking for help with:
- Running events and classes
- Interacting on social media and Discord
- Inspiring Makers
Volunteers and Membership Committee
The volunteers and membership committee work to onboard new members and volunteers, help resolve issues they might have, and ensures they have a great time at the space. They are excited about working with others and introducing new people to the MechaSpark community. Some assistance the committee is looking for are:
- New member and volunteer onboarding
- Engaging our membership
- Finding motivated volunteers
Finance Committee
The finance committee is tasked with managing the finances of MechaSpark. They make sure that enough funds are raised and that it is spent in the best way possible. They are on the lookout to get help with:
- Accounting
- Fundraising
- Grants
Facilities Committee
The facilities committee is in charge of the space, makes sure the equipment is safely running, and that everything looks great. Although we have some great people working in this group, they can always use help with:
- Cleaning areas
- Tool maintenance
- Keeping people safe
Ways to Give
Giving is Easy
It’s easy to donate to MechaSpark. Whether you donate to a program or make a gift to support general operations, 100 percent of your gift will benefit MechaSpark, our members, and the communities we serve.
MechaSpark’s Tax ID/EIN number is 88-2860960.
Donations
Online
Click here to give online securely. Tax acknowledgments are sent for all donations over $250 and upon request for check donations below $250.
Be A Friend
Our Friends of MechaSpark program is a special way to get connected with our community while making it possible for us to help everyone bring their ideas to life. As a Friend of Mechaspark, you’ll unlock opportunities to engage with like-minded individuals who appreciate the empowerment of creativity and innovation. Become a Friend today! Join today!
By Mail
Please make checks payable to Mechaspark and send them to:
MechaSpark Makerspaces
1219 165th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98008
Tax acknowledgments are sent for all donations over $250 and upon request for check donations below $250.
Cash
Visit MechaSpark during business hours to drop your donation in one of our collection boxes. If you would like a receipt, please include a note with your contact information.
Sponsor MechaSpark
As one of the largest maker spaces on the eastside, MechaSpark empowers artists, engineers, and everyone in between to build their knowledge and skills, expand their imagination and their networks, and make anything they can dream of. If you are interested in sponsoring MechaSpark, please contact us at hello@mechaspark.com.
Matching Gifts
Matching gifts are a great way to increase your giving! Talk to your employer and see if they will match your donation to MechaSpark.
Looking for another way to give through your company or organization? Let us know!
Charitable Bequest
Although it can be a bit strange to think about, your will allows you to support the people and organizations you love after you’ve passed. By including MechaSpark in your will, your awesome legacy ensures that creativity always has a place to thrive. A bequest may specify a dollar amount, a particular asset, or a percentage of your estate and can be as simple as a sentence or two in your will or living trust agreement.
MechaSpark is honored to recognize the generosity of those who have named MechaSpark (EIN 88-2860960) in their will or estate plans. Such future gifts demonstrate an ongoing commitment to MechaSpark and our mission to make lifelong learning and creativity accessible to all.
Planned gifts are exempt from estate taxes.
- Wills and Living Trusts – Name MechaSpark as a charitable bequest in your will or living trust.
- Beneficiary Designations – Name MechaSpark as a beneficiary of your assets – retirement plans, life insurance policies SAFs, bank or brokerage accounts. Simply list MechaSpark (tax ID EIN 88-2860960) on your beneficiary designation form.
By supporting MechaSpark, you are empowering others to make what they imagine. Thank you for your generosity!