Free Geek
Free Geek
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About this organization
Mission
We are a non-profit organization with a mission: to repurpose technology and discover sustainable solutions while providing educational resources. Our ultimate aim is to foster a vibrant community where individuals are empowered to unlock their full potential. Through our dedicated efforts, we strive to transform the world by leveraging technology, sustainability, and education to create a brighter, more inclusive future, where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
About
Free Geek launched on Earth Day 2000 as part of a community-wide public event at Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland then in September of that year we opened the doors to our facility on Southeast 10th Avenue as a recycling/reuse drop off for electronic waste salvaging technology from the waste stream before it made its way into landfills. Over the years, we have added new Digital Inclusion programming to support education, free technology access, digital literacy, and workforce development shifting the focus and the way we define ourselves as an organization; though our reuse and recycling programs form the backbone of our work, by providing us with the refurbished devices we are able to put back into the community, our core goal is to function as a service provider whose offerings help narrow the digital divide. Computers help us in many ways, but the move toward a digital future isn’t without its share of hurdles. Many individuals lack the resources necessary to purchase a computer or get the training required to use digital technology. At the same time, the rapid pace of technology consumption and turnover means that over 2 million tons of hazardous e-waste is created each year in the United States. Free Geek’s goal is to divert technology that would otherwise be recycled or thrown away, refurbish it, and give it back to our community at no or low cost.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “To recycle technology and provide access to computers, the internet, education and job skills in exchange for community service.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “To recycle technology and provide access to computers, the internet, education and job skills.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as OR.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 1731 SE 10TH AVENUE, PORTLAND, OR, 97214.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 54 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$130,346.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2000.
- The organization pays $2,093,566 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $287,838 in fundraising expenses.