2025-09-06T13:43:29-07:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 522335935 TECHNOLOGY PLAYGROUND TECH 2023591269 419 Quincy NW Washington DC 20011 Lonell Johnson CEO/Director 2023591269 2025-05-13 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X www.techplay.org X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 100 X 100 100 0 0 0 0 100 100 0 0 100 100 Technology Playground is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering youth in Washington, DC, by equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and experiences necessary to break the cycle of poverty. The organization addresses economic disparities by providing innovative, hands-on programs in entrepreneurship, STEM education, workforce development, and digital literacy. Through a combination of training, mentorship, and real-world application, Technology Playground creates pathways for underrepresented youth to gain valuable skills, cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, and access opportunities for long-term economic mobility and personal success. Technology Playground offers a series of entrepreneurship workshops, boot camps, and business pitch competitions designed to teach youth the fundamentals of business ownership, financial literacy, problem-solving, and innovation. Participants learn how to identify opportunities, build business models, and present their ideas to real-world audiences. These programs aim to nurture entrepreneurial thinking and economic independence in underserved communities. 0 0 Through afterschool programs, summer camps, and in-school residencies, Technology Playground introduces youth to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts with a focus on computer programming, robotics, and AI. These activities help bridge the digital divide and spark interest in high-demand career paths among students who may not otherwise have access to such resources. 0 0 The organization prepares young people for the workforce by offering training in resume writing, interview preparation, digital tools, and professional communication. Participants also engage in mock interviews, career exploration activities, and mentorship programs that connect them with professionals in various fields. 0 0 Technology Playground offers digital based tech events that provide access to digital resources and internet based educational training. Programs teach essential digital skills such as online research, software use, digital safety, and content creation-empowering families and youth to fully participate in the digital economy. 0 500 500 Amina Brown PhD Board Chair 10 0 0 0 Hazel Hawkins Treasurer 6 0 0 0 Reginald Grant Secretary 8 0 0 0 Dee Curtis Education Committe Chair 5 0 0 0 Ray O'Pharrow Member 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DC Lonell Johnson 419 Quincy St NW Washington DC 20011 2023591269 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 1044 0 0 100 0 1144 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1044 0 0 100 0 1144 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1144 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1044 0 0 100 0 1144 1 0 0 0 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 Donation RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Missed 2022 and 2023 filing due to residual challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, including limited in-person operations and difficulties in financial reporting, which caused delays in compiling the necessary documentation to complete the Form 990 filings for the missed tax years. The organization's Form 990 for the fiscal year ending December 2024, is being filed after the due date due to the unforeseen and extenuating circumstances surrounding the relocation of our Treasurer. As a 100% volunteer-run organization, a significant portion of our financial records were inadvertently misfiled and temporarily misplaced in the process of their move. Upon discovering the issue, the organization's leadership immediately began the process of re-collecting and organizing the necessary documentation to ensure the accuracy and completeness of our financial statements. We have worked diligently to compile all required information, and we are now submitting the filing with the utmost confidence in its accuracy. We apologize for any inconvenience this delay may have caused and remain fully committed to maintaining timely compliance with all reporting requirements going forward. We appreciate your understanding and support.