We are raising the final $275 needed to submit our federal 501(c)(3) application and move beyond being a self-declared nonprofit. Your donation covers the filing cost and gets us across the finish line so future gifts unlock matching programs, grant eligibility, and official IRS acknowledgement letters.
This fund covers the IRS filing fee and mailing costs so we can secure formal 501(c)(3) status. Progress combines reserve dollars we have not spent and donations collected while this need is active.
Cover the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee so we can move from self-declared status to federally recognized nonprofit.
$0 raised of $275 goal (0%)
Unrestricted funds currently available: $0
Formal federal recognition turns our self-declared nonprofit into a verified 501(c)(3), giving donors confidence that their gifts are tax-deductible and helping students tap into funding that currently excludes us.
Until the application is submitted and approved we remain self-declared. We publish every receipt, ledger entry, and filing update in the Transparency hub so you can follow the process step by step.
Visit the Transparency hub to explore the live impact tracker, read filing updates, and see how each dollar helps us cross this milestone.
Need to talk about employer matching, grants, or in-kind support? Email sponsorships@opentechacademy.org and our volunteer development team will follow up.
We also welcome support via employer matching, ACH, and in-kind hardware donations. Reach out to help@opentechacademy.org and our volunteers will coordinate the best option for you.
Questions about documentation or the filing timeline? Email legal@opentechacademy.org for updates on the federal application and interim acknowledgement letters.
