Hacker Lab EDU is a nonprofit dedicated to making education, innovation, and entrepreneurship accessible to all. We provide a collaborative makerspace, hands-on training, and essential tools to help people learn new skills, launch businesses, and turn ideas into reality.
Through programs like Sac MADE Studio, Maker EDU, and MAKEHERS, we offer affordable access to CNC machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, and more, creating opportunities for makers, students, and entrepreneurs to build careers and grow their businesses.
Our mission is to empower underrepresented communities, foster creativity, and support small business development. By providing training, workspace, and mentorship, we help people overcome barriers and succeed in the creative and technical industries.
At Hacker Lab EDU, we believe in building a stronger, more inclusive future—one maker at a time.
Our Mission
At Hacker Lab EDU, our mission is to empower makers, entrepreneurs, and underrepresented communities by providing affordable access to tools, education, and resources that turn ideas into reality.
We believe that creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background or financial means. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and a supportive community, we help people gain essential skills, start businesses, and build sustainable careers in the creative and technical industries.
By fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment, we aim to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity, ensuring that individuals have the resources they need to succeed. Whether it's through Sac MADE Studio, Maker EDU, or MAKEHERS, we are committed to creating pathways to success for makers and small business owners.
Together, we are building a stronger, more innovative, and more inclusive future—one maker at a time.
Running Hacker Lab EDU takes resources. While we work to keep our space accessible, maintaining a high-quality makerspace comes with significant costs.
Where Your Support Goes:
Technical Staff & Instructors – Experts who keep our space running and provide hands-on education.
Equipment & Maintenance – CNC machines, 3D printers, and tools require upkeep to stay safe and functional.
Materials & Supplies – Essential resources for learning, prototyping, and building.
Space & Operations – Rent, utilities, and infrastructure to keep our doors open.
Your support ensures makers, entrepreneurs, and students have access to the tools, training, and space they need to thrive. Donate today to keep innovation alive!
Organization name
Hacker Lab Edu
2012
Tax id (EIN)
87-4212070
Mission Category
Education
Operating Budget
$100,001-$250,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted
Local Counties Served
Sacramento, Placer, Yolo
Address
3519 BROADWAYSacramento, CA, US
Sacramento County, CA, US
Yolo County, CA, US
Placer County, CA, US