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Lgbt Technology Institute

EIN 46-4265280 · Staunton, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LGBT TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE IS THE NATION'S PREMIER ORGANIZATION WORKING TO BRIDGE THE TECHNOLOGY GAP FOR ALL LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS. THE INSTITUTE WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES AND ENGAGES IN RESEARCH, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEERISM, AND PARTNERSHIPS TO PROVIDE CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT ARE DISADVANTAGED.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
8
Highest pay
$256,689, executive di

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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 165% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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. $522,409 spent. POWERON: POWERON PROVIDES TECHNOLOGY, RESOURCES FOR INTERNET ACCESS, AND CONNECTION TO VITAL INFORMATION, RESEARCH, AND ADVOCACY TO BOTH LGBTQ+ ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. SINCE THE PROGRAM'S INCEPTION 140 ORGANIZATIONS IN 40 STATES AND TERRITORIES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH TECHNOLOGY TO HELP THEIR COMMUNITIES CONNECT TO CRITICAL ONLINE SERVICES. THE DIGITAL NAVIGATOR PROGRAM, AS A SUBSET OF POWERON, EMPOWERS LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS WITH THE DIGITAL SKILLS THEY NEED TO NAVIGATE THE ONLINE WORLD SAFELY AND CONFIDENTLY. BY PROVIDING TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR CYBER SAFETY AND ADVOCACY FOR AFFORDABLE BROADBAND, WE ENSURE OUR COMMUNITY HAS THE RESOURCES TO STAY CONNECTED, INFORMED, AND ENGAGED IN DIGITAL SPACES.
  2. $311,791 spent. PATHS IS A PROGRAM TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS INTERESTED IN CAREERS IN STEAM FIELDS (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATHEMATICS) THROUGH STOREYTELLING BY CURRENT LGBTQ+ STEAM PROFESSIONALS, AND CONNECTION TO THE RESOURCES NEEED TO PURSUE STEAM CAREERS INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO REMOVE FINANCIAL ACCESS BARRIERS AND MENTORSHIP TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY.
  3. $1.9 million spent. LGBT TECH PROVIDES POLICY EDUCATION ON STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS AND IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR BY SERVING AS EXPERIENTIAL EXPERTS. LGBT TECH WORKS TO ENSURE THE UNIQUE LGBTQ+ PERSPECTIVE AND EXPERIENCE IS CONSIDERED BY DECISION MAKERS AROUND RELEVANT TECH POLICY.
  4. DIGITAL NAVIGATOR IS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION ON DIGITAL SKILLS, ONLINE SAFETY, AFFORDABLE INTERNET ACCESS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO HELP BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.
  5. DIGITAL NAVIGATOR IS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION ON DIGITAL SKILLS, ONLINE SAFETY, AFFORDABLE INTERNET ACCESS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO HELP BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2020.

    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 2022.

    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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