Tech Collaborative
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Tech Collaborative is to answer the digital/technological needs of nonprofits in a cost-effective manner through collaboration and/or direct involvement as well as creating opportunities for talent from non-traditional educational pathways to enter the tech industry.
- Income
- $89,602
- Spending
- $69,931
- Spent on programs
- 20%
- Reserves
- 4.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
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
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 179% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1520% 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $2,016 spent. Tech Collaborative delivers a series of interactive workshops designed to increase access to technical education and professional development for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. These workshops cover a range of topics including digital literacy, software tools, creative problem solving, and workforce readiness. Each session is designed to be hands on, participatory, and directly relevant to real world applications, helping participants build confidence and practical skills they can immediately apply. Our approach emplasizes accessibility and inclusion, meeting learners where they are and adapting content to different experience levels. We collaborate with community partners to ensure our offereings are culturally responsive and aligned with local needs. By fostering a safe, encouraging learning environment rooted in curiosity and empowerment, the program supports long term career exploration, personal growth, and community capacity building. In addition to the expenses entered above this was accomplished with $10,414 of program expenses funded with $10,414 of In-Kind Donated Services
- $12,125 spent. Tech Collaborative provides comprehensive technology support services to nonprofit organizations, helping them increase their operational capacity, improve efficiency, and expand their digital presence. Services include web development, digital infrastructure setup, data management systems, and technical consulting. What sets this program apart is our highly collaborative and customized approach. We begin each engagement with a discovery process that allows us to deeply understand the unique needs, goals, and challenges of the nonprofit. From there we co-create tailored solutions that are not only technically sound but also aligned with the organization's mission and long term sustainability. By centering accessibility, affordability, and long term value, we empower nonprofits to adopt and manage technology with confidence and clarity, ultimately helping them serve their communities more effectively. In addition to the expenses entered above, this was also achieved with $89,145 of program expenses funded with $89,145 of In-Kind Donated Services.
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
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 December 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 2024.
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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