As mentioned in the thread posted by @Bizwacky , rates have been increased to cover our cashflow deficit issues, inflation increases, and rising rent, utility, and insurance expenses.
On 2/19/25, the BOD voted to increase rates. The breakdown is as follows:
Primary Members:
All tiers receive a $10/month increase. $50/month is now increased to $60, $60/month is now increased to $70/month, etc. These rates can scale with inflation by default (and increases are tied to CPIU rounded to the nearest dollar).
Addon Members:
Addon member rates have been increased by $5/month up to $20/month (up from 15). Like primary rates, these also scale with inflation.
Discounts:
The discount percents (33%) are unaffected by this change, but will reflect in a higher monthly payment due to the increased base rated.
Yearly rates will still receive the 10% discount and will not be affected by the rate increase until renewal period (e.g. if you renew on 4/18/25, you will not pay the increased rate for a year).
Grandfathering:
Going forward, there will be no new “grandfathered” rates.
These changes will be effective 4/19/25, 60 days from the vote. Further communication (i.e. emails) will be sent out to inform members of the change.
The “official” emails are being sent out. Re-posting the message here for maximum coverage. For those of you paying via Paypal: A. thanks for being such a longtime member, B. Expect another email with further instructions.
Hello Dallas Makerspace Community,
We’re writing to inform you that your monthly membership rate will be increasing by $10 per month effective April 19th, 2025. If you are on a legacy or discounted rate or have family add-ons, please see this detailed table for your new rate.
We understand that any increase in cost can be challenging. The makerspace is about giving people access to the resources they need to make cool stuff they otherwise couldn’t. As a 100% volunteer-run non-profit, we’re not here to make anyone rich. Unfortunately, our expenses have been growing faster than our membership for the past several years. We’re now at a point where we’re losing $7,000 per month. This is primarily due to the same inflation we’re all feeling in our everyday lives, rent, utilities, insurance, etc. This rate adjustment will help us bridge that gap and ensure the long-term sustainability of the Makerspace.
Every person receiving this email has helped the Dallas Makerspace succeed, whether you’ve supported financially, volunteered your time and energy, or shared your knowledge. Together, we’ve built the largest, most successful makerspace in the country and we should all be incredibly proud of that fact. I think we have a responsibility to keep this magical place running for another 15 years.
Thank you all for everything you’ve contributed, and I hope to see you around the space, making and learning.
