FAB FOUNDATION
BOSTON, MA · Science & Technology
Mission
THE FAB FOUNDATION WAS FORMED FEBRUARY 6, 2009 TO FACILITATE AND SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF THE INTERNATIONAL FAB LAB NETWORK. THE FAB FOUNDATION IS A US NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION EMERGING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY'S CENTER FOR BITS & ATOMS (CBA) INTERNATIONAL FAB LAB OUTREACH PROGRAM. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE TOOLS, THE KNOWLEDGE AND THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO EDUCATE, INNOVATE AND INVENT USING TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL FABRICATION TO ALLOW ANYONE TO MAKE (ALMOST) ANYTHING, AND THEREBY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS AROUND THE WORLD. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND NON-PROFIT CONCERNS ARE OUR PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds FAB FOUNDATION
$2.6M in foundation grants on record from 11 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Foundation | $2.1M | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $128K | 3 |
| Akamai Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| Miner-Nagy Family Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| Dassault Systemes Us Foundation | $80K | 1 |
| Schmidt Family Foundation | $75K | 1 |
| Equity in the Arts Fund | $15K | 1 |
| Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation | $10K | 1 |
| General Society of Colonial Wars | $5K | 1 |
| In Our Backyards | $5K | 1 |
Leadership
SHERRY LASSITER — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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