Tech For Troops
EIN: 47-1465185
Mission
Tech For Troops is dedicated to empowering veterans with computers, skills, and Information Technology (IT) work force training. T4T gifts refurbished computers to veterans, enabling them to connect with employers and develop essential computer skills. We hire veterans and provide technical training, keep usable computers out of the landfill, and recycle electronics in an environmentally sustainable way.
Ruling year
2014
President / CEO
Mr. Mark Casper
Main address
4840 Waller Road
Richmond, VA 23230 USA
EIN
47-1465185
Education
Recycling
Special population support
Population served
Families
Homeless people
Military personnel
Veterans
NTEE code
Military/Veterans' Organizations (W30)
Recycling (C27)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (B01)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Many Veterans need help with using a computer, resume creation, interview skills and training on other “soft” skills. There is an often-difficult mindset shift that needs to happen when Veterans transition from active duty to civilian. This mindset shift includes critical thinking, communication, and negotiation. With this program, we support the Veteran so they can upskill and transition away from poverty or homelessness. The Veteran or active duty member who comes through our program knows they have a compassionate resource and community that is there to give them a helping hand. Since the start of T4T, we have helped over 2,000+ Veterans to Bridge the Digital Divide.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Computers for Vets
T4T receives new/used computers and related computer equipment, refurbishes them and donates them to veterans in need. Usable equipment that doesn't meet our standards for donation is responsibly recycled or sold for reuse.
Training for Vets
T4T provides classroom training for Homeless and Impoverished Veterans, giving them the job skills and connections they'll need to apply for and secure jobs. There is no charge to veterans for training.
Recycling
T4T responsibly recycles or upcycles computer scrap, keeping potential pollutants out of landfills. We work with R2 and e-Steward certified recyclers.
IT Training for veterans
T4T provides hands on and classroom training for Veterans, giving them the job skills and connections they'll need to apply for and secure jobs in the IT sector. All veterans in this program are paid while they work.
Where we work
Awards
CCTC Cisco Networking Academy MVP Award 2017
Cisco Networking Academy
V3 Impact Award 2021
Virginia Values Veterans
Military Family Friendly Employer 2020
Veteran Hero Awards
Innovation in Community 2018
Richmond Technology Council
External reviews
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of veterans becoming computer literate
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Ethnic and racial groups, Economically disadvantaged people, Military personnel, Veterans
Related Program
Computers for Vets
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
2022 was growth that achieved a milestone - over 700 Veterans were supported. The ability, support and mission driven educational opportunities for the Veterans created a ground swell of success.
Total weight of materials recycled
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Recycling
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
T4T accepts most electronics for free and charges a minimal amount for CRTs, TVs, printers and copiers. In doing so we commit to a brighter future or our children and future generations.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Tech For Troops (T4T) is dedicated to empowering Veterans with computers, skills, and Information Technology (IT) workforce training.
Computers - our goal for 20221-2023, is to provide 750 or more refurbished computers to impoverished, unemployed, underemployed, or homeless Veterans and transitioning active duty military personnel and their families across the USA.
Education - our goal is provide Veterans with free in person and free online Computer Literacy Training and increase educational opportunities in person by opening additional locations in multiple states.
Recycling - our goal is to recycle 100 tons of e-waste per year. Since 2014, using a R2 Certified Recycler, T4T has responsibly recycled almost 600 TONS. Responsibly recycling continues the circular economy - create, use, recycle, create, reuse - self perpetuating cycle of recycling - which reduces carbon output from manufacturing.
Hiring Veterans - our goal is hire 3 cohorts of Veterans to learn IT skills (wiping HDs, Computer refurbishing, Logistics and Customer Service. Each cohort will have 3-4 Veterans who will be hired for 4-6 months, providing much needed IT and life training.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
T4T's strategy to achieve our goals is to hire Veterans and civilians who have a heart for the Veteran Community and the environment.
750+ Computers - We will achieve this goal by outreach to Military bases, American Legion/VFW and Disabled American Veteran posts. We will also promote our goals through social media.
Education - our goal is provide Veterans with free in person and free online Computer Literacy Training and increase educational opportunities in person by opening additional locations in multiple states.
Recycling - We can achieve this by partnering with corporations and smaller businesses to remove their used equipment and guaranteeing Data Security (using Wipe Drive -HIPPA, NIST, DoD and NSA certified) and providing a Certificate of Destruction.
Hiring Veterans - our goal is hire 3 cohorts of Veterans per year (every 4 months) to learn IT skills from wiping HDs, Computer refurbishing, Logistics and Customer Service. Each cohort will have 3-4 Veterans who will be hired for 4-6 months, providing much needed IT and life training.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
T4T has the needed infrastructure of employees (people) who are dedicated to our Mission and always go above and beyond for our Veterans in need. We also have the warehouse space (7,000 sq ft) to ensure that our work is completed by OSHA standards.
Our Educational teacher (a Veteran) invites in need Veterans to our training room to teach additional computer skills so that Vet can use their computer competently. Our training room seats 24 comfortably and has 3 desks that rise and lower if a wheel chair bound Veteran is in class.
T4T has MOU agreements with two different recyclers to responsibly recycle all e-waste that we receive. This means that equipment will not be shipped to China or other countries that do not treat our earth like we do.
T4T has the ability to hire Veterans on a sort term basis and then help the Veteran apply for jobs. We have relationships with small, medium and large companies who are looking to hire Veterans.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Our Board and CEO have a specific methodology which entails travel to locations for expansion, eventually hiring a fractional CMO and COO and in discussions with the existing building owner to expand our foot print. All of our internal processes have been mapped out and written down for new employees to read and understand.
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2021 info
21.21
Months of cash in 2021 info
4
Fringe rate in 2021 info
8%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Tech For Troops
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
Tech For Troops
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of Tech For Troops’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $207,372 | -$119,244 | $51,877 | $140,493 | -$126,450 |
| As % of expenses | 40.9% | -35.4% | 13.5% | 16.0% | -22.9% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $204,065 | -$126,116 | $41,331 | $132,883 | -$137,873 |
| As % of expenses | 40.0% | -36.7% | 10.4% | 15.0% | -24.5% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $713,484 | $215,860 | $441,087 | $1,019,455 | $496,990 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 144.1% | -69.7% | 104.3% | 131.1% | -51.2% |
| Program services revenue | 8.7% | 15.0% | 31.6% | 14.6% | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 68.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 91.3% | 85.0% | 0.0% | 81.5% | 100.0% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $506,587 | $336,507 | $385,195 | $878,963 | $552,140 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 87.0% | -33.6% | 14.5% | 128.2% | -37.2% |
| Personnel | 15.2% | 32.1% | 43.3% | 22.8% | 50.8% |
| Professional fees | 1.2% | 2.0% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 16.5% | 8.8% | 15.4% |
| Interest | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 83.5% | 65.7% | 35.8% | 67.4% | 32.0% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $509,894 | $343,379 | $395,741 | $886,573 | $563,563 |
| One month of savings | $42,216 | $28,042 | $32,100 | $73,247 | $46,012 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $25,119 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $552,110 | $396,540 | $427,841 | $959,820 | $609,575 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 2.8 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| Months of cash and investments | 2.8 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 7.0 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 7.4 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $117,176 | $67,914 | $101,239 | $246,735 | $184,515 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $1,245 | $2,703 | $14,257 | $7,359 | $30,205 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $15,172 | $38,888 | $45,313 | $69,513 | $69,513 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 43.2% | 30.9% | 59.1% | 46.8% | 70.5% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $304,638 | $178,522 | $216,365 | $497,995 | $360,122 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $304,638 | $178,522 | $216,365 | $497,995 | $360,122 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
President / CEO
Mr. Mark Casper
Mark Casper is the Tech For Troops Leader and a United States Marine Corps Veteran. With more than 17 years of experience spearheading multi-million dollar initiatives, managing technical teams, and building strong relationships, Mark's career has included management positions at Capital One and Northrop Grumman. In addition to holding a B.S. in Marketing from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Masters Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University, Mark is ITIL certified and a certified Scrum Master. He was a Board member of Liberation Family Services and a volunteer at Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center, an organization that provides year-round therapeutic horseback riding exclusively for veterans with special needs and disabilities.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Tech For Troops
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Tech For Troops
Board of directorsas of 03/29/2023
Board of directors data
Mr. Jeff Vittone
Winvale
Term: 2020 - 2022
Tony Neinaber
Vikoa Networx
Viki Armentrout
Va Power
Jeff Vittone
Winvale
Mark Casper
Tech For Troops
Jeff Beaudoin
DCMA
Caroline Peters
Carmax
Glenn Schmidt
Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health
David Harris
Southeast Industrial Equipment
Jacob Hollingsworth
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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