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Ncw Tech Alliance

EIN 91-2112603 · Wenatchee, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NCW TECH ALLIANCE ENCOURAGES THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY IN NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON BY CONNECTING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES, PROVIDING ACCESS TO EXPERT INFORMATION, FACILITATING THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, AND RECOGNIZING LOCAL INNOVATORS.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
11
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$143,509, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (science, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (science, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $1.1 million spent. NCW TECH ALLIANCE'S MISSION IS TO BRING PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES TOGETHER TO CREATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY. NCW TECH ALLIANCE SUPPORTS THE REGIONAL ECONOMY BY CREATING LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CONNECTIONS FOR NEW ENTRPRENEURS, BUSINESSES, AND INDIVIDUALS WHICH HELPS SUPPORT THEIR LAUNCH, DEVELOPMENT, OR TRANSITION INTO THE REGION. NCW TECH ALLIANCE BUILDS AND RUNS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY IN THREE DISTINCT AREAS: TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH) EDUCATION. NCW TECH ALLIANCE SERVES AS THE CO-DIRECTOR OF THE APPLE STEM NETWORK, A COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE TO CLEAR A PATHWAY AND SECURE RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS TO BUILD STEM FLUENCY, THERBY OPENING THE DOOR TO NEW CAREERS. NCW TECH ALLIANCE WORKS TO INCREASE STEM AWARENESS, PROMOTE CAREER CONNECTION LEARNING, SUPPORT THE TRANSITION OF STUDENTS FROM K12 SYSTEM INTO POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, SUPPORT TEACHERS WITH RESOURCES, AND PROVIDE A WAY FOR INDUSTRY AND WORKFORCE TO CONNECT INTO THE K12 SYSTEMS. NCW TECH ALLIANCE HOSTS OVER 30 EVENTS PER YEAR, THE LARGEST OF WHICH ARE THE INNOVATOR AWARDS LUNCHEON, THE FLYWHEEL INVESTMENT CONFERENCE, AND THE APPLE STEM NETWORK. IN ADDITION, NCW TECH ALLIANCE EVENTS AND PROGRAMS SERVE AS A WAY TO HIGHLIGHT SUCCESSFUL INNOVATORS IN THE REGION WHILE INSPIRING THOSE WHO ARE JUST BEGINNING THEIR JOURNEY. THIS FOSTERS AN INNOVATIVE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL COMMUNITY CULTURE BETWEEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS, EDUCATORS, AND BUSINESSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 June 2014.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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