Technology Playground
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Technology Playground is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering youth in Washington, DC, by equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and experiences necessary to break the cycle of poverty. The organization addresses economic disparities by providing innovative, hands-on programs in entrepreneurship, STEM education, workforce development, and digital literacy. Through a combination of training, mentorship, and real-world application, Technology Playground creates pathways for underrepresented youth to gain valuable skills, cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, and access opportunities for long-term economic mobility and personal success.
- Income
- $0
- Spending
- $0
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
- Technology Playground offers a series of entrepreneurship workshops, boot camps, and business pitch competitions designed to teach youth the fundamentals of business ownership, financial literacy, problem-solving, and innovation. Participants learn how to identify opportunities, build business models, and present their ideas to real-world audiences. These programs aim to nurture entrepreneurial thinking and economic independence in underserved communities.
- Through afterschool programs, summer camps, and in-school residencies, Technology Playground introduces youth to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts with a focus on computer programming, robotics, and AI. These activities help bridge the digital divide and spark interest in high-demand career paths among students who may not otherwise have access to such resources.
- The organization prepares young people for the workforce by offering training in resume writing, interview preparation, digital tools, and professional communication. Participants also engage in mock interviews, career exploration activities, and mentorship programs that connect them with professionals in various fields.
- $500 spent. Technology Playground offers digital based tech events that provide access to digital resources and internet based educational training. Programs teach essential digital skills such as online research, software use, digital safety, and content creation-empowering families and youth to fully participate in the digital economy.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2011.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2012.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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