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Digital Harbor Foundation Inc

EIN 45-2536579 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEMOCRATIZING SOCIETAL AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING THROUGH DIGITAL EQUITY FOR EVERYONE, INCREASED DIVERSITY IN THE TECH SECTOR, INNOVATIVE EDUCATION, AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD

Income
$57.9 million
Spending
$34.2 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
73
Volunteers
115
Highest pay
$563,480, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 93% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    0 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $17.2 million spent. FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS: A PORTFOLIO OF FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS IN WHICH DIGITAL HARBOR FOUNDATION PROVIDES OPERATIONAL SUPPORT, STRUCTURE, GUIDANCE, OVERSIGHT, AND ADMINISTRATION. THESE INCLUDE SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT-MAKING EFFORTS, THE CREATION OF COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE IN SUPPORT OF PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS AND ADVISING, AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
  2. $8.2 million spent. PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS: A PORTFOLIO OF PROJECTS FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING INITIATIVES ADVANCING THE MISSION OF DIGITAL HARBOR FOUNDATION, SUCH AS THE CREATION OF DIGITAL TOOLS SUPPORTING SOCIAL SAFETY NET ACCESS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF MARKET SHAPING TOOLS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC GOOD, AND BUILDING TALENT IDENTIFICATION/DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS.
  3. $5.1 million spent. SPECIAL PROJECTS: LEARNING ENGINEERING VIRTUAL INSTITUTE: DRIVES COLLABORATION ACROSS DISCIPLINES TO DOUBLE THE RATE OF MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH PROGRESS FOR STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME BACKGROUNDS. PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND QUICK ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY TECHNICAL TALENT FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT IN ENGINEERING ROLES. AMERICORPS: PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE THROUGH A VARIETY OF STIPENED VOLUNTEER WORK PROGRAMS.
  4. $919,990 spent. PROJECT WAVES: A COMMUNITY-BASED INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER (ISP) PROJECT WAVES WORKS TO BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE BY CREATING, ADVOCATING FOR, AND IMPLEMENTING EQUITABLE SOLUTIONS THAT CONNECT AND HELP INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES THRIVE THROUGH AFFORDABLE HOME INTERNET CONNECTIVITY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE BOTH POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT INTERNET CONNECTIVITY AND FIBER-BACKED RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TO MULTI-DWELLING UNIT BUILDINGS AND HOUSEHOLDS IN MARYLAND.
  5. $829,717 spent. TECH LAB: A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES YOUNG PEOPLE WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH COMPUTERS, 3-D PRINTERS, ROBOTICS IN SUMMER AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRANTS: SUPPORT DEVELOPING A CHANGE FOR COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTERS TO BECOME TECH CENTERS AND OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE STEM ACTIVITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 February 2013.

    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.

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