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LAPTOPS 4 LEARNING

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 812833038 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B12 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.laptops4learning.com
revenue
$126K
expenses
$87K
net assets
$0
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

Help close the "digital technology divide" by providing laptop computers to students from low to moderate- income families at an affordable cost or free when circumstance requires.

profile · synthesized from sources

LAPTOPS 4 LEARNING provides refurbished laptops and Chromebooks to students and military veterans at subsidized prices to help close the digital divide. The organization serves individuals across the United States who face financial barriers to accessing technology for education and personal development. Devices come with warranties and are distributed through a registration process.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Corporate Partnership Program
Engages corporations in fundraising, grant funding, employee giving, and volunteer activities to support laptop distribution
Student Laptop Program
Provides refurbished laptops and Chromebooks to students at subsidized prices ranging from $115 to $255, with delivery available
Veteran Laptop Program
Offers refurbished laptops and Chromebooks to military veterans at the same subsidized pricing tier as students
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Device Distribution for Education 14 activities
    • Discounted Laptop Access Program
      Offers refurbished laptops and Chromebooks at discounted rates to individuals to support educational advancement, enabling recipients to return to school and complete degrees; also maintains a regularly updated sales page with exclusive discounts on laptops.
    • Discounted Laptop Sales Program
      Offers exclusive discounts on laptops through a regularly updated sales page, enabling individuals to access devices at reduced rates to support educational and professional goals.
    • Distribute refurbished laptops to students and veterans
      LAPTOPS 4 LEARNING provides refurbished Chromebooks and Windows-based laptops, often with internet hotspots, to disadvantaged students and military veterans to support their educational and personal development. In 2022, 645 program participants received laptops.
    • Distribute refurbished laptops to students and veterans
      LAPTOPS 4 LEARNING distributes refurbished Chromebooks and Windows-based laptops, often with internet hotspots, to disadvantaged students and military veterans. In 2022, 645 program participants received devices, with specific examples including students at Sahuarita High School, Vanderbilt University, and Grand Canyon University, as well as disabled veterans engaged in remote learning.
    • Distribute refurbished laptops to students and veterans
      LAPTOPS 4 LEARNING provides refurbished Chromebooks and Windows-based laptops, often with internet hotspots, to disadvantaged students and military veterans to support their educational and personal development. In 2022, 645 program participants received laptops.
    • Distribute refurbished laptops to students and veterans
      LAPTOPS 4 LEARNING provides refurbished Chromebooks and Windows-based laptops, often with internet hotspots, to disadvantaged students and military veterans to support their educational and personal development. In 2022, 645 program participants received laptops.
    • Financial Assistance Application Process
      Operates a financial assistance application form to assess and support individuals requesting technology access, including laptops for education and remote learning.
    • Fundraising and Volunteer Engagement
      Hosts virtual fundraising events and relies on corporate financial support and volunteer efforts to sustain laptop distribution operations.
    • Fundraising and Volunteer Engagement
      Hosts virtual fundraising events and relies on corporate financial support and volunteer efforts to sustain laptop distribution programs.
    • Laptop Distribution Program for Students
      Distributes quality, refurbished laptops and internet hotspots to disadvantaged students, with 645 participants served in calendar year 2022. Laptops are provided through school partnerships (e.g., Sahuarita High School) and direct applications, equating technology access with essential school supplies.
    • Laptop Distribution Program for Students
      Provides free or discounted refurbished laptops and internet hotspots to disadvantaged students, including K-12, undergraduate, and graduate students, through a registration and application process. In 2022, distributed 645 laptops and hotspots, with devices provided through school partnerships such as Sahuarita High School and to individuals like a nursing student at Grand Canyon University.
    • Laptop Provision for Military Veterans
      Operates a dedicated registration process and provides laptops to military veterans engaged in remote learning, including a disabled veteran who regained access to education, social connection, and current events through device provision.
    • Laptop Provision for Military Veterans
      Operates a dedicated registration process to provide free laptops to military veterans, including disabled veterans engaged in remote learning, enabling access to education, current events, and social connection.
    • Refurbished Laptop Specifications and Distribution
      Provides three tiers of refurbished laptops: Chromebooks (4GB RAM, 16GB SSD, Chrome OS, 1-year warranty), standard Windows laptops (Core i5+, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Windows 11), and high-spec Windows laptops (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 14" Anti-Glare Screen, Windows 11), all with webcam and 1-year warranty.
  • Digital Literacy Training 6 activities
    • Digital Skills Training Program
      Offers self-paced online courses and free tutorials covering essential digital skills such as Computer Basics, Internet Browsers, Social Media, Online Safety, and Microsoft Office Tools to support individuals in living and working in the 21st century.
    • Free Online Digital Skills Training
      Offers self-paced online courses and free tutorials covering essential digital skills including Computer Basics, Internet Browsers, Social Media, Online Safety, and Microsoft Office Tools to support living and working in the 21st century.
    • Provide digital skills training
      The organization offers self-paced online courses and free online tutorials covering essential digital skills such as computer basics, internet browsers, social media, online safety, and Microsoft Office tools.
    • Provide digital skills training
      The organization offers self-paced online courses and free online tutorials covering essential digital skills such as computer basics, internet browsers, social media, online safety, and Microsoft Office tools.
    • Provide digital skills training
      The organization offers self-paced online courses and free online tutorials covering essential digital skills such as computer basics, internet browsers, social media, online safety, and Microsoft Office tools.
    • Provide digital skills training
      The organization offers self-paced online courses and free online tutorials covering essential digital skills such as Computer Basics, Internet Browsers, Social Media, Online Safety, and Microsoft Office Tools, aimed at helping individuals for living and working in the 21st century.
  • Digital Access for Employment Support 1 activity
    • Financial Assistance Application Process
      Operates a financial assistance application form to assess and support individuals requesting technology aid.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$126K
Contributions & grants$126K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$87K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$38K
Cash$28K
Investments$0
Liabilities$38K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -46.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Brenda Powell Executive Director 52 $12K
Gregory A Powell Director Program Development 40 $8K
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • AZIMPACT Funder — Sponsor
  • Desert Financial Credit Union Funder — Sponsor
  • GCFGlobal.org Partner — Partner organization providing free online digital skills training resources
  • Participants in the virtual event Partner — Individuals and families who create fundraising teams to support the organization's mission
  • PayPal Government — Utilizes PayPal for donation processing through a hosted donation button.
  • RedEd Funder — Sponsor
  • Sahuarita High School Partner — Distributed laptops to students through the school.
  • admin@laptops4learning.com Partner — Email contact point for submitting financial assistance applications
  • corporate contributors Partner — Corporate partners provide financial support and volunteer efforts to fund and deliver laptops to students.