Technology Learning Collaborative
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE TECHNOLOGY LEARNING COLLABORATIVE ADVANCES DIGITAL EQUALITY IN GREATER PHILADELPHIA BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PRACTITIONERS, DRIVING COLLABORATION, AND ADVOCATING FOR DIGITALLY INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $353,316
- Spending
- $338,890
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 8
- Highest pay
- $121,425, 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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $992 spent. ACP Outreach: Work with 8 subrecipient organizations to conduct outreach to increase awareness of and enroll households in the Affordable Connectivity Program, using trusted messengers and experienced digital navigators to reach deep into the most vulnerable communities accross the highest need zip codes in Philadelphia and support access to affordable internet.
- $180,018 spent. Advancing Digital Inclusion in Greater Philadelphia: To strengthen Greater Philadelphias digital equity community through capacity building, professional development, collaboration, and advocacy. Through this work, TLC aims ultimately to increase the number of individuals and families in Greater Philadelphia who are fully equipped with internet access, a device and digital skills.
- $124,534 spent. Digital Navigators: Provide capacity building and professional development support to the 8 organizations in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Digital Navigator Network, to ensure the organizations are effective in assisting individuals and households with finding and obtaining low-cost internet, getting a free or affordable device, connecting to digital skills classes, and basic tech support.
- Program related conference and other consulting
- Program related conference and other consulting 0. 0. 9926.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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