Support Generator Today!
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Generator depends on support from generous individuals who believe in the power of education, value opportunities for career advancement for all, and want to empower the next generation of great thinkers to innovate and create.
Did you know? Your donations are what allow Generator to keep our member fees, programs, and events free or low-cost. Only 40% of our expenses are covered by membership fees and external income – the majority of our work is supported by donors like you!
Generator, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, IRS EIN is 46-3848431
Please mail checks to PO Box 64853, South Burlington, VT 05406
Thanks to the extraordinary support of Ride Your Bike, Physician’s Computer Company (PCC), and an Anonymous Donor every donation to Generator will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $40,000!
This means your gift goes twice as far in helping us reach our year-end goal of $100,000—crucial funding that keeps our tools, facilities, and programs accessible to our entire community. Help us make 2026 our strongest year yet.
Sustainer Circle – Generator’s Monthly Giving Program
Set it and forget it!
A recurring monthly donation has exponential positive impact on Generator, saving staff resources and time by cutting down on administrative costs. And you receive the convenience of an automatic donation—a win for all!
Benefits are calculated based on a twelve-month giving cycle. Sustainer Circle members will receive a tax acknowledgement letter annually in January.
Stock Transfer
Give more, save more!
Making a gift of appreciated stock, bonds, or mutual funds to Generator allows you to make a difference for our maker community while realizing substantial tax savings.
Stock transfers typically take 2-3 business days to complete, so plan accordingly if planning to make a contribution before December 31st.
Interested in making a stock gift?
Contact us at [email protected] to learn more and for next steps. We can provide transfer instructions and ensure your gift is acknowledged and directed according to your wishes.
Donor Benefits
As a thank you, Generator offers unique benefits to our donors, like exclusive communications and personalized maker experiences. Join our community of supporters today!
- Visionary ($50,000+)
- All benefits below, plus:
- The knowledge that you are empowering and uplifting makers, artists, students, educators, and entrepreneurs of all ages to make their ideas a reality.
- Catalyst ($20,000+)
- All benefits below, plus:
- Your name permanently installed on the Generator gear wall!
- Benefactor ($10,000+)
- All benefits below, plus:
- One personalized tool training or workshop for you and a group of up to six people.
- Thank you from the stage at any Generator public event.
- Trailblazer ($5000+)
- All benefits below, plus:
- One personalized tour for you and group of up to six people with Generator’s Executive Director
- Connector ($2500+)
- All benefits below, plus:
- Wine or pint glass engraved with Generator’s logo
- Architect ($1500+)
- All benefits below, plus:
- Personal invitations to exclusive Generator events to meet members, artists, entrepreneurs, and other donors
- Creator ($500+)
- All benefits below, plus:
- 10% Discount on all Generator workshops and classes
- Builder ($250+)
- All benefits below, plus:
- Bi-annual exclusive donor e-newsletter
- Unique Generator-designed holiday card
- Maker (<$250)
- Listing on website
- Annual Report mailing
- Annual Report listing
Generator, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Our IRS EIN is 46-3848431.
If you would like to make a gift of stock, please reach out to [email protected]. Generator does not provide tax planning or tax advice.