TheLab.ms is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding section of any future United States Internal Revenue law). Its mission is to foster a collaborative environment wherein people can explore and create intersections between science, art, culture and technology. We have been inspired by and built upon the concepts and content from similar groups including: PumpingStation:One, Noisebridge, Dallas Maker Space, and HACDC.