DANEnet, Inc
Technology Within Reach
DANEnet, Inc
EIN: 39-1820882
as of September 2024
as of September 09, 2024
Mission
To make information technology accessible and affordable through education and services for nonprofit organizations and individuals with barriers.
Ruling year
1996
Executive Director
Ms. Shawn Steen
Main address
128 E. Olin Ave. Ste 66
Madison, WI 53713 USA
EIN
39-1820882
Internet
Human services management
Adult education
Community and economic development
Population served
Adults
Economically disadvantaged people
Families
Immigrants
Unemployed people
NTEE code
Management & Technical Assistance (P02)
Adult, Continuing Education (B60)
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
DANEnet is working to close the digital divide in Dane County and we believe that technology, connectivity, and the skills to use both are part of a quality of life that ALL should be able to enjoy.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Technology for Nonprofits
DANEnet provides technology support, maintenance, services and training for nonprofit organizations.
Digital Equity Project
DANEnet's Digital Equity Project offers assistance identifying affordable internet, free basic computer skills classes, free tech support/repair clinics at local libraries and community centers in order to help close Dane County’s digital divide. When resources allow, the Digital Equity Project also provides free refurbished laptops to low-income households referred by local caseworkers, healthcare providers, instructors, and other direct-service providers.
Where we work
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Hours of IT support provided to nonprofit organizations
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Technology for Nonprofits
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We spent several months of 2023 without a full-time technical consultant, which resulted in slightly fewer IT support hours provided to nonprofit clients.
Hrs of free tech repair/support & education offered to community
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Digital Equity Project
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Digital Equity Project program hours are entirely contingent on available funding through grants/donations. 2020-2021 were low-activity years due to COVID limitations.
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?
Our goal is to make Dane County the most connected community in the community for everyone.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1. Provide professional and affordable IT planning, support, and service for nonprofit organizations.
2. Provide free digital literacy classes, free tech repair, and free tech support to those on the other side of the digital divide.
3. Assist low-income households with identifying affordable broadband options available to them.
4. Provide free refurbished donated laptops to low-income households without computers.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
In order to close the digital divide and promote digital equity:
1. We provide professional IT/tech consulting, support, and service at cost for nonprofits in Dane County.
2. We procure donated laptops from local businesses and individuals, refurbish them, then distribute them to low-income households without computers, who have been referred to us through area caseworkers, social workers, healthcare workers, and educators at partner agencies.
3. Through public funding (grants and private donors) we are able to partner with libraries and community centers to offer free basic computer skills classes and free tech repair/support clinics to adults who would otherwise not be able to afford it.
4. We offer information about free/affordable internet to qualifying households and direct service workers who work with qualifying households.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In the last five years, DANEnet has provided over 20,000 hours of affordable, professional IT support to more than 200 nonprofit organizations. As a result, those nonprofits are better able to leverage technology to further their mission and increase impact in the community.
In the last two years, our Digital Equity Project has distributed over 300 donated, refurbished computers to low-income households without computers and spent more than 400 hours offering free digital literacy and free tech repair/support to adults from low-income households. As a result, more adults and families in Dane County have better access to job opportunities, education, healthcare, and civic engagement.
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
4.90
Months of cash in 2022 info
7.6
Fringe rate in 2022 info
12%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
DANEnet, Inc
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $17,816 | $4,266 | -$45,078 | $165,829 | $26,316 |
| As % of expenses | 4.5% | 1.1% | -12.8% | 47.3% | 6.5% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $17,816 | $4,266 | -$45,078 | $165,330 | $24,319 |
| As % of expenses | 4.5% | 1.1% | -12.8% | 47.1% | 6.0% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $414,194 | $409,451 | $301,493 | $515,315 | $432,523 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 6.2% | -1.1% | -26.4% | 70.9% | -16.1% |
| Program services revenue | 69.6% | 97.0% | 96.6% | 70.7% | 86.4% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 10.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 20.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 19.6% | 13.6% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $396,378 | $397,185 | $352,613 | $350,840 | $401,843 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 6.4% | 0.2% | -11.2% | -0.5% | 14.5% |
| Personnel | 71.7% | 71.4% | 76.4% | 76.1% | 72.5% |
| Professional fees | 9.6% | 1.4% | 6.3% | 6.4% | 12.0% |
| Occupancy | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 17.6% | 26.6% | 16.6% | 16.8% | 14.8% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $396,378 | $397,185 | $352,613 | $351,339 | $403,840 |
| One month of savings | $33,032 | $33,099 | $29,384 | $29,237 | $33,487 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,983 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $429,410 | $430,284 | $381,997 | $390,559 | $437,327 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 5.0 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 8.2 | 7.6 |
| Months of cash and investments | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 10.6 | 9.7 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 4.7 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $164,728 | $115,969 | $79,878 | $239,014 | $254,559 |
| Investments | $0 | $64,168 | $71,634 | $72,272 | $69,465 |
| Receivables | $28,952 | $50,202 | $66,721 | $33,860 | $40,893 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,983 | $9,983 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 36.4% | 31.2% | 48.8% | 23.3% | 19.7% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $154,855 | $159,121 | $114,043 | $279,373 | $303,692 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $154,855 | $159,121 | $114,043 | $279,373 | $303,692 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Ms. Shawn Steen
Shawn joined the DANEnet team in 2020, bringing more than 20 years’ experience working within and volunteering for nonprofits. Her passion is identifying agency/community needs, then creating and implementing systems and partnerships that improve organizational efficacy while strengthening and expanding programs empowering those in marginalized communities. Whether it’s program development, data systems management, board leadership, or boots-on-the ground client services, Shawn enjoys working with others to improve access, empowerment, enrichment, and equity.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
DANEnet, Inc
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
DANEnet, Inc
Board of directorsas of 08/06/2024
Board of directors data
Lauren Kieliszewski
Calendly
Term: 2021 - 2023
Jeff Zisser
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Jennifer Smith
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Dennis Lange
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Martin Alvarado
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Deanna Schneider
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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? Yes -
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? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
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Transgender Identity
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Sexual orientation
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Disability
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Equity strategies
Last updated: 05/11/2023GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Professional fundraisers
Fiscal year endingSOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G
Solicitation activities
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