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260+ million children lack access to education. Thinking Huts is redefining access to education by fusing 3D printing technology with local collaboration - building faster, more sustainable, and culturally rooted spaces for learning. Children's futures hang in the balance; every missed year of learning deepens the gap, which is why Thinking Huts acts now, not tomorrow. A child's potential is too precious to pause. We transform what's possible in communities where traditional solutions fall short, empowering children with opportunity, strengthening economies, and connecting global citizens to a movement that proves innovation and compassion together can change the world. Our founder, Maggie Grout, was born in a rural village in China and abandoned as a baby, later discovered by an orphanage …
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Mission
3D Printing of school facilities in Madagascar
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Thinking Huts with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 7 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 7 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThinking Huts is a registered human services nonprofit based in Ocala, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 474029635. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $211K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Thinking Huts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 474029635. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Thinking Huts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Thinking Huts is located in Ocala, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Thinking Huts has $211K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Thinking Huts is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $211K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Thinking Huts. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Thinking Huts holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
260+ million children lack access to education. Thinking Huts is redefining access to education by fusing 3D printing technology with local collaboration - building faster, more sustainable, and culturally rooted spaces for learning. Children's futures hang in the balance; every missed year of learning deepens the gap, which is why Thinking Huts acts now, not tomorrow. A child's potential is too precious to pause. We transform what's possible in communities where traditional solutions fall short, empowering children with opportunity, strengthening economies, and connecting global citizens to a movement that proves innovation and compassion together can change the world. Our founder, Maggie Grout, was born in a rural village in China... Thinking Huts is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $211K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Thinking Huts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Thinking Huts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 474029635, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THINKING HUTS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Thinking Huts Is Printing a Brighter Future - University of Colorado Boulder
Thinking Huts Hosts Virtual Auction in Support of Global Education Initiatives - Billboard
Meet Maggie Grout, founder of Thinking Huts - Good Morning America
Video Meet Maggie Grout, founder of Thinking Huts - abcnews.com
Career Files: Thinking Huts founder Maggie Grout on starting a non-profit at 15 - Vogue Singapore
SLM’s Sam O’Leary joins Thinking Huts’ board of directors - Metal Additive Manufacturing magazine
Thinking Huts East End Fund-Raising Gala - Hamptons.com
thinking huts completes its first 3D printed school in madagascar, with many more to come - Designboom
Thinking Huts: Building Schools Where There Are None - Boulder Daily Camera
Thinking Huts Relies on 3D Printing to Increase Access to Education - 3Dnatives
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 33 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2016
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Thinking Huts
- What is Thinking Huts?
- Thinking Huts is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ocala, United States. 260+ million children lack access to education. Thinking Huts is redefining access to education by fusing 3D printing technology with local collaboration - building faster, more sustainable, and culturally rooted spaces for learning. Children's futures hang in the balance; every missed year of learning deepens the gap, which is why Thinking Huts acts now, not tomorrow. A child's potential is too precious to pause. We transform what's possible in communities where traditional solutions fall short, empowering children with opportunity, strengthening economies, and connecting global citizens to a movement that proves innovation and compassion together can change the world. Our founder, Maggie Grout, was born in a rural village in China and abandoned as a baby, later discovered by an orphanage worker. Thanks to educational opportunities, she was able to pursue her dreams-an opportunity many girls in similar circumstances never receive. Inspired by the potential of technology to create humanitarian solutions, Maggie founded Thinking Huts in 2015 to increase global access to education. Overcoming numerous obstacles, including a global pandemic, Thinking Huts has demonstrated how 3D printing can advance quality education and innovation while working closely with communities, employing local artisans, and adapting designs based on feedback. With supporters who share this vision, Thinking Huts is pioneering scalable solutions that empower communities worldwide, because education remains the universal force for positive change.
- When was Thinking Huts founded?
- Thinking Huts was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Thinking Huts?
- Harry Grout serves as Bookkeeper.
- Where is Thinking Huts located?
- Headquartered in Ocala, FL, United States.
- What is Thinking Huts's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Thinking Huts trustworthy?
- Thinking Huts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Thinking Huts's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 474029635.
- What is Thinking Huts's website?
- http://www.thinkinghuts.org