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Nonprofit · EIN 84-2709414

UNIVERSAL TECH MOVEMENT

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78723

Financials

$782K$772K2023$821K$871K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNIVERSAL TECH MOVEMENT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$821,050$870,901-$49,851$293,803$76,757$217,046
December 31, 2023990$782,300$771,760$10,540$897,928$12,867$885,061
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$793,996
of which government grants
$390,087
Program service revenue
$32,675
Investment income
$26
Net income from fundraising events
-$5,647
Other revenue
-$5,647

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$199,115
Other salaries and wages
$546,764
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$760,934
Professional fundraising fees
$13,100
Accounting fees
$15,705
Occupancy
$26,217
Travel
$813
Program services (functional)
$691,390
Management and general (functional)
$149,849
Fundraising (functional)
$29,662

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$897,928
Total assets, end of year
$293,803
Total liabilities, end of year
$76,757
Net assets, end of year
$217,046
Land, buildings and equipment
$79,199
Net assets without donor restrictions
$217,046
Gross receipts
$826,697
Employees
14
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2019
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Michael Ward JrPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
60$150,000$49,115
Mike YatesSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Maria Isabel CamposBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Rudi NgnepiBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tasha McCarterBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Andrei RogersBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Pearly McQueenBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Maria Brown-SpenceBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Michael Ward JrPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
60$142,250$33,335
Mike YatesSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Maria Isabel CamposBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Rudi NgnepiBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tasha McCarterBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Andrei RogersBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Pearly McQueenBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Maria Brown-SpenceBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6633 E HIGHWAY 290 STE 212, AUSTIN, TX 78723-1111
In care of
% PRESIDENT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Michael Ward Jr, 6633 E Highway 290 Suite 212, Austin, TX 78723
Signed the 990
Michael Ward Jr Ward, President and CEO
Phone
(512) 765-6613
Return prepared by
MONTEMAYOR BRITTON BENDER CAREY PC

Mission

The Universal Technology Movement bridges the gap between the Black and Hispanic communities and the technology industry through job placement, career development, and networking. We predominately focus on increasing workforce development, expanding digital equity, and removing the barriers that make it difficult to eliminate the skills gap in the tech industry.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Workforce Development - Exposed learners to the tech industry and offered tech occupational training pathways. Placed individuals in tech jobs. Hosted events discussing technology trends across Central Texas. Formed or enhanced partnerships with NI (National Instruments Corporation), Microsoft, Samsung, Dropbox, Big Commerce, Slalom, Goodwill, Community Tech Network, United Way, African American Youth Harvest Foundation, Austin Community College, the City of Austin, Harvard Business Publishing, CapMetro, and Indeed.com.
    Expenses $494,295
  • Expenses $176,533
  • Expenses $20,562

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-2709414
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$293,803
Income (IRS master file)
$826,697

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$821,050$870,901$293,803IRS
990December 2023$782,300$771,760$897,928XML
990December 2022$782,743$759,332$909,743IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-2709414).

Questions about UNIVERSAL TECH MOVEMENT

What is the EIN of UNIVERSAL TECH MOVEMENT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSAL TECH MOVEMENT is 84-2709414.
Is UNIVERSAL TECH MOVEMENT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to UNIVERSAL TECH MOVEMENT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNIVERSAL TECH MOVEMENT file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of UNIVERSAL TECH MOVEMENT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did UNIVERSAL TECH MOVEMENT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of UNIVERSAL TECH MOVEMENT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Michael Ward Jr.
Who are the officers and directors of UNIVERSAL TECH MOVEMENT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,000 (Michael Ward Jr, President).
How much revenue does UNIVERSAL TECH MOVEMENT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $821,050, expenses of $870,901 and total assets of $293,803 at year end.

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