irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4KTECHIE YOUTH LEARN TO E-LEARN has provided our Learn to E-Earn 150-hour computer-career training program to many-thousands of youth in New York, consisting of foster kids, homeless teens and other at-risk youth demographics. We have also provided our Learn to E-Earn programming to at-risk youth at several other locations across the United States. Our Techie Youth Nigeria facility has trained many-hundreds of underprivileged African youth with our Learn to E-Earn program as well as our Techie Youth Young Entrepreneurs Training program that teaches the fundamentals of launching and operating an online startup.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Foster Gifts by Techie Youth
Outreach initiative providing free Brooks Brothers suits, Macy's formal wear, and laptops to foster and at-risk youth
Learn to E-Earn
150-hour computer-career training program teaching technical and soft skills for IT careers, including help desk support roles, with certificates of completion
Techie Youth Young Entrepreneurs Training
Program in Nigeria teaching fundamentals of launching and operating an online startup to underprivileged African youth
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Tech Skills Training for Underserved Groups 1 activity
- Deliver AI and entrepreneurship training to youthOffers the AI for Young-Earners program, teaching hundreds of children weekly to use AI and apply it for business income generation, and operates programs focused on training young people as future entrepreneurs, including online startup training through the Young Entrepreneurs Training program in Nigeria.
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver accelerated technology and IT career training programsProvides an accelerated-learning program equivalent to 10 college credits, typically completed in 6 weeks with 3–5 hours of daily work, covering technical and soft skills for IT support roles. The program includes a 150-hour computer-career training curriculum delivered in-person and expanded to multiple U.S. locations and Nigeria, serving thousands of at-risk youth, including foster youth, homeless teens, and formerly incarcerated youth.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Distribute free computers and technology devices to at-risk youthProvides free laptops, desktops, and tablets to at-risk youth, including foster care teens, youth in group homes, intake centers, and communal residences, as well as children with autism or developmental disabilities. Over 100 laptops have been distributed through the Foster Gifts program, supported by partners like the Arman Roy Foundation and Laptops For Kids, with installations in facilities operated by Catholic Guardian Services, JAFCO, and Genesis Hopeful Haven.
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Donated Attire Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute free formalwear to youth for professional developmentDistributes free Brooks Brothers suits and formalwear from Macy's to hundreds of youth in New York City through the Foster Gifts by Techie Youth program, supporting professional readiness and self-confidence.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Issue certificates and career support to program graduatesProvides certificates of completion to participants to validate proficiency in technical skills and offers ongoing access to career assistance resources to help graduates secure stable employment and increase earning potential.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$198K
Contributions & grants$198K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$110K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$103K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$146K
Cash$97K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$146K
Liquid reserves10.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -13.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- CESAR RODAS — Director
- EDWARD ILYAICH — Director
- MANNY ACOSTA — Director
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Arman Roy Foundation Funder — Provided support enabling Techie Youth to distribute over 100 laptops to foster and at-risk youth through the Foster Gifts program.
- Brooks Brothers Partner — Partner in donating suits and formalwear for youth through the Foster Gifts initiative.
- Brooks Brothers Partner — Partnered with Techie Youth to provide free suits for youth through the Foster Gifts program.
- Catholic Guardian Services Partner — Partner organization whose foster care group homes received computer donations from Techie Youth.
- Catholic Guardian Services Partner — Partnered with Techie Youth to deliver and install computers in multiple foster care group homes.
- City of New York Government — Collaborates with various agencies of the City of New York to deliver in-person and computer-based training programs.
- Craig Newmark Foundation Funder — Provided funding that enabled Techie Youth to double capacity in 2018 and further expand in 2019.
- EnterpriseDB Partner — Provided space for Techie Youth’s first dedicated location in Bushwick, Brooklyn in 2016.
- Genesis Hopeful Haven Partner — Collaborated with Techie Youth to provide laptops and a platform for youth to share their experiences.
- JAFCO Partner — Partnered with Techie Youth to provide tablets and computers to children with developmental disabilities and youth in foster care.
- Jane Street Capital Funder — Executives at Jane Street Capital provided ongoing support enabling facility expansion in 2019.
- Laptops For Kids Funder — Partnered with Techie Youth to supply over 100 laptops for foster and at-risk youth through the Foster Gifts program.
- Macy's Partner — Partner in donating suits and formalwear for youth through the Foster Gifts initiative.
- Macy's Partner — Partnered with Techie Youth to provide free formal wear for youth through the Foster Gifts program.
- Microsoft Funder — Founding supporter of Techie Youth and ongoing contributor to program expansion.
- New York City Government — Registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit charity in New York City.
- Ogrinz Labs Partner — Collaborated with Techie Youth to fabricate a large logo and host a promotional tour of a technology workshop.
- Perez Hilton Partner — Featured Techie Youth's work supporting LGBTQ+ teens in media outreach.
- Rich Valdes Partner — Participated in Techie Youth charitable activities, including the Foster Gifts program.
- Techie Youth Partner — Techie Youth produces and shares content focused on advocating for and supporting foster youth.
- The Children's Village Partner — Early advisory partnership with Jeremy Kohomban, CEO of The Children's Village, to guide Techie Youth's program development.
- Union Square Ventures Funder — Funders Joanne & Fred Wilson from Union Square Ventures supported organizational growth.
- Univision Partner — Conducted an interview with Techie Youth students and staff, featuring the organization's program in a media segment.
- WABC TV NYC Partner — Media partner that featured the Foster Gifts suit giveaway initiative.
- You Gotta Believe Partner — Advisory collaboration with Pat O'Brien and Susan Grundberg from You Gotta Believe to inform program design and expansion.
- YouTube Network — Hosts content on YouTube to share educational material and engage supporters.
- YouTube Network — Uses YouTube as a platform to share content and engage supporters.
- https://www.TechieYouth.org/help Partner — Platform for individuals to support the Techie Youth AI for Young-Earners program.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Accelerated, Inclusive Tech Training for At-Risk Youthmethodology: accelerated_inclusive_trainingBy providing accelerated, gamified technology education with no prerequisites beyond basic English comprehension, the organization enables rapid skill acquisition among at-risk and foster youth because low barriers to entry and high engagement increase accessibility and retention.
- Early STEM Engagement with Role Modelsmethodology: early_stem_engagementBy exposing girls to STEM early and connecting them with mentors and role models, the organization increases the likelihood of pursuing tech careers because early inspiration and relatable success stories disrupt stereotypes and build aspirational identity.
- Homelessness Prevention via Preemptive Tech Trainingmethodology: homelessness_prevention_through_techBy delivering technology training and access to foster youth before they age out of care, the organization reduces the risk of homelessness because equipping youth with income-generating skills prior to transition mitigates economic instability, a root cause of youth homelessness in NYC.
- Income-First Skills Training Pathwaymethodology: income_first_skills_trainingBy teaching digital skills in a sequence that starts with immediate online earnings, then remote work, and finally internet entrepreneurship, the organization produces financial self-sufficiency among at-risk youth because early income generation builds confidence, reinforces learning, and reduces economic barriers to participation.
- Youth Voice-Centered Empowerment Modelmethodology: voice_centered_engagementBy centering the lived experiences and stories of foster youth in programming and amplifying their voices through technology, the organization increases engagement and agency because recognition and self-expression are foundational to identity development and sustained participation.