Non-Profit Technology Enterprise Network
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
NTEN helps nonprofits meet their missions and community needs through the strategic and racially equitable use of technology.
- Income
- $3.9 million
- Spending
- $5.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- -2.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 53%
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 167
- Highest pay
- $165,934, ceo
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
Weak: 20 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 123% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 48% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 24% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 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
7 of 7Has a 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
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 (1)
- $5.3 million spent. For the year ended June 30, 2025, NTEN operated the following programs:(i) Non-profit Technology Conference:The Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) is NTENs annual flagship event, traditionally held in person. Since 2023, the NTC has been held in a hybrid format online and in-person, gathering nearly 2,000 nonprofit professionals, nonprofit technology service providers, and consultants to focus on using technology skillfully and equitably. The event features nearly 180 educational sessions on topics for staff across all departments and technology adoption levels, sponsors highlighting the latest nonprofit products and services, and diverse networking opportunities.(ii) Educational Resources:NTEN provides an array of educational resources, including the Nonprofit Technology Professional Certificate, Digital Equity Professional Certificate, and the AI for Nonprofits Professional Certificate, online certificate programs that include customizable course focus areas and projects; the Nonprofit Technology Readiness program, a 6-month incubator for nonprofit staff that combines technology management training with support to advance a specific technology project for their organization; original research, including annual surveys and reports, and responsive investigations; and online courses tackling diverse topics for all nonprofit staff.NTEN also provides two-year-long fellowship programs: the Digital Inclusion Fellowship and the Open Source Fellowship. Launched in 2014, the Digital Inclusion Fellowship builds the capacity of existing nonprofit organizations that are already connected to and serving communities most impacted by digital divides to integrate digital literacy programs into existing program and service models. Launched in 2025, the Open Source Fellowship supports early-career developers advancing their technical and leadership skills in open source development in the social impact / nonprofit sector. (iii) Membership:NTEN members invest in and sustain NTEN programming and the community. Members receive the following benefits:1.50% off courses and professional certificates2.Access to a discounted registration rate for the Nonprofit Technology Conference3.50% off NTEN job board posts4.Subscription to NTENs nonprofit tech discussion forum5.Ability to submit a pitch and write for NTENs blog 6.Full access to original research and industry reports
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 November 6, 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 December 2000.
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 November 4, 2026.
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