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High Tech Kids

EIN 41-1959073 · Eagan, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To deliver Fun STEM programs and events that inspire Minnesota youth to build confidence, create opportunities and thrive as the next generation of innovators.

Income
$498,418
Spending
$430,487
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 40%
Employees
0
Volunteers
1,880
Highest pay
$49,741, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $115,601 spent. FIRST LEGO LEAGUE: HIGH TECH KIDS SUPPORTED OVER 2,950 MINNESOTA STUDENTS IN OUR FIRST LEGO LEAGUE PROGRAM (FOR STUDENTS AGES 9 TO 14) THIS YEAR. HIGH TECH KIDS PROVIDED TRAINING TO COACHES, EDUCATORS, VOLUNTEERS AND TEAMS IN SUPPORT OF OUR LARGEST STEM PROGRAM. HIGH TECH KIDS ORGANIZES TOURNAMENTS FOR STUDENTS TO SHARE THEIR WORK AND OUR TRAINED EVENT VOLUNTEERS DETERMINE TEAM AWARDS AND ADVANCEMENT. TOP TEAMS IN OUR REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS ADVANCED TO OUR 72 TEAM MINNESOTA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
  2. $192,284 spent. FIRST TECH CHALLENGE: HIGH TECH KIDS SUPPORTED OVER 1,400 MINNESOTA STUDENTS IN OUR FIRST TECH CHALLENGE PROGRAM (FOR STUDENTS AGES 13 TO 18) THIS YEAR. HIGH TECH KIDS PROVIDED TRAINING TO COACHES, EDUCATORS, VOLUNTEERS AND TEAMS IN SUPPORT OF OUR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STEM PROGRAM. HIGH TECH KIDS ORGANIZES TOURNAMENTS FOR STUDENTS TO SHARE THEIR WORK AND OUR TRAINED EVENT VOLUNTEERS DETERMINE TEAM AWARDS AND ADVANCEMENT. TOP TEAMS IN OUR QUALIFIER AND LEAGUE TOURNAMENTS ADVANCED TO OUR 48 TEAM MINNESOTA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
  3. $11,920 spent. FIRST LEGO LEAGUE EXPLORE: HIGH TECH KIDS SUPPORTED OVER 720 MINNESOTA STUDENTS IN OUR FIRST LEGO LEAGUE EXPLORE PROGRAM (FOR STUDENTS AGES 6 TO 9) THIS YEAR. HIGH TECH KIDS OFFER A CHOICE OF A VIDEO SUBMISSION OR IN PERSON FESTIVALS. HIGH TECH KIDS ORGANIZES FESTIVALS FOR STUDENTS TO SHARE THEIR WORK AND OUR TRAINED EVENT VOLUNTEERS DETERMINE TEAM AWARDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: High Tech High (San Diego, CA), EIN 33-0866664. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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