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Open Tech Academy Transparency

Track Every Dollar

Open Tech Academy is a student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to keeping high-quality technology education free and accessible for everyone. Donors deserve clear answers about how their support fuels learning resources, learning materials, and hands-on experiences for the next generation of makers. We are officially recognized as a 501(c)(3), and our IRS determination letter and filings are available below.

Employer Identification Number (EIN): 39-3362940

Follow every dollar

Live Stripe data shows how much has been donated while our ledger tracks how funds are invested and which monthly commitments we cover.

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Ledger of recent expenses

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Look up your donation history

Retrieve your past donations and estimated processor fees. For detailed receipts, head to the donor portal.

501(c)(3) documentation

We publish our compliance documents for public review. Download the PDFs or open a preview directly in your browser.

Open Tech Academy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-3362940.

Current fundraising goal

Our current public goal is to raise $17,000 for the first build-to-own workshop. Donations support venue costs, PC parts, tools, learner supplies, and the take-home computers participants keep after the event.

We publish a full summary for each campaign, outlining the total raised, the disbursements made, and the receipts logged in our ledger. Transparency isn't just a promise. It is how we stay accountable to the communities we serve.

How donations are allocated

  • Direct student programs: providing Learning Center access, community learning resources, and zero-cost course access.
  • Learning resources: maintaining our free online tech curriculum, project guides, and certification pathways.
  • Community partnerships: supporting schools and robotics teams that align with our mission to expand equitable STEM opportunities.
  • Operational essentials: covering the minimal software and infrastructure costs required to keep resources live and free.

Every campaign includes a published recap, and we maintain open records of incoming and outgoing funds. Donors can always reach out to review receipts or ask how a specific program is funded.

Self-service donor portal

Need a receipt, want to update a recurring donation, or ready to pause support for a bit? Use the donor portal to find your gifts, view the impact breakdown for each expense, and cancel or adjust monthly donations instantly.

Enter the name and email from your receipts to retrieve your records. For questions that need a human, email help@opentechacademy.org and a volunteer will follow up quickly.

Corporate sponsorships welcome

Businesses that care about accessible STEM education can become sustaining partners. Sponsorships may cover specific course tracks, robotics initiatives, or technology labs, and we highlight every sponsor across our events and digital platforms.

Interested in sponsoring a cohort or supporting a learning initiative? Email sponsorships@opentechacademy.organd we will set up a conversation about the impact you can make together with our volunteers and students.

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Every donation, no matter the size, helps us keep tech education free while backing urgent student programs.

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