Fab Lab Tulsa Inc

Programs

1. Education: the k-20 education program at fab lab tulsa enables educators to introduce and illustrate a variety of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, chemical, and structural engineering, as well as computer science, math, and art. Additionally, students learn how to envision, design, build, test and refine their ideas through hands-on experience with 2d and 3d design software and digital fabrication tools. When using technology in education, the key is to enhance the concepts being taught. Educational programs at fab lab tulsa focus on building skills in core subjects, such as math and science, as well as applied problem-solving, critical thinking and creativity, all of which are critically important in the modern economy. In 2025, fab lab tulsa reached 3,122 students. Education programming off-site at school locations. Fourth- through 12th-grade education programming, particularly in tulsa public schools, has seen a shift to after-school expanded learning time since the pandemic. (continued on schedule o)

   $164,875 spent$39,750 earned by the program
   53% of program spending

2. Member: as a community center, fab lab tulsa is a resource for local technology enthusiasts who span a broad spectrum: from hobbyist and tinkerers, to artists and designers, to engineers and scientists, to entrepreneurs and businesses. Individual members with creative ideas bring them to fruition with the lab's equipment and tools. Programming for individual members includes entry-level and advanced classes to train and certify them in the various skills required to use the facility and equipment without supervision. In 2025, fab lab tulsa had 1,222 community memberships, some of which are family memberships comprised of multiple individuals, including children under the age of eighteen. These memberships represented twenty-six unique zip codes. In fact, members travelled from as far away as oklahoma city; wichita, kansas; springfield, missouri and bentonville, arkansas to utilize the labs resources. The total number of visitors to the lab in 2025 was 36,714. Membership and visitor rates grew slightly from the previous year.

   $79,140 spent$34,566 earned by the program
   26% of program spending

3. Business: fab lab tulsa is a hub for inventors and provides entrepreneurs and businesses with a high-quality, low-cost, low-risk method of rapid prototyping and micro-manufacturing new products. The objective is to foster entrepreneurship and economic development, as well as encourage start-up companies to grow both within and beyond the lab. Business and industry members receive extensive technical assistance in using lab equipment and software design applications, as well as access to programs that support their legal and intellectual property needs. In 2025, fab lab tulsa had 61 entrepreneurs and business participants in the following categories: garment/accessory/jewelry, consumer electronics, art, food/beverage, rapid prototyping/design/consulting, architecture, small/local business support, industrial, furnishings, aircraft/aerospace, branding/marketing, and consumer products. (continued on schedule o)

   $6,595 spent$6,049 earned by the program
   2% of program spending

4. Workforce: manufacturing is undergoing a digital transformation that is changing the future of work with smart manufacturing that relies on high-tech systems. The workforce program at fab lab tulsa teaches design thinking and digital fabrication skills targeted at recent high school graduates who are not headed to college and adults seeking to reskill and upskill to meet the rapidly changing environment of industrial digitalization. The program covers the topics of 3d printing, precision laser cutting, cnc milling and electronics, with hands-on learning utilizing a project-based approach where students document their work and build a digital online resume and portfolio to share with future employers. In 2025, fab lab tulsa's workforce programming reached 286 adult learners. Furthermore, our programs are approved by the oklahoma workforce center, oklahoma works, and the oklahoma office of workforce development.

   $32,975 spent$1,728 earned by the program
   11% of program spending

5. Community: maker faire tulsa is a community outreach program of fab lab tulsa that is free to the public to attend and attracts primarily children and families, from across northeastern oklahoma. This award-winning, family-friendly event celebrates technology, education, science, arts, crafts, engineering, and making of all kinds. In the summer of 2025, fab lab tulsa hosted our 13th maker faire tulsa event, which had 3,198 visitors, over 70 maker exhibitors, and over 750 youth participated in the activity zone. In addition, we attended numerous school and community events throughout the year with a total outreach of 6,998 participants.

   $26,380 spent$4,321 earned by the program
   9% of program spending

The 5 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $309,965.