BENETECH IS IMPROVING EDUCATION ACCESS THROUGH ITS TECHNOLOGY, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, CATERING TO THE 1 IN 5 STUDENTS WHO HAVE DISABILITIES OR LEARN DIFFERENTLY. BENETECH BELIEVES THAT ACCESS TO EDUCATION IS A HUMAN RIGHT, REGARDLESS OF DIFFERENCES OR DISABILITY. STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES AND DISABILITIES AROUND THE WORLD FACE BARRIERS TO EDUCATION AND MAY NOT RECEIVE ADEQUATE INSTRUCTION, FORCED TO END THEIR EDUCATION EARLY, OR BE LIMITED TO CERTAIN SUBJECTS SINCE ACCESSIBLE MATERIALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR SUBJECTS SUCH AS MATH OR CHEMISTRY. BENETECH IS WORKING WITH SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENTS, COMMUNITY, AND PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE DIGITAL LITERACY AND ACCESS TO LEARNING MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES SUCH AS DYSLEXIA AND DISABILITIES RANGING FROM VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS TO PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.4M
+34.0% YoY
Revenue
$12.7M
+15.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$16K
-73.3% YoY
Expenses
$11.4M
-19.0% YoY
About Beneficent Technology Inc
Based on IRS filings
Beneficent Technology Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in PALO ALTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $16K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,414,402 | $2,547,397 | $6,571,567 |
| Revenue | $12,656,190 | $10,927,375 | $16,107,648 |
| Expenses | $11,373,775 | $14,038,123 | $16,300,016 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $15,848 | $59,433 | $10,716 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERARDO CAPIEL | BOARD CHAIR - THRU 6/2024 | 1 | — |
| RAYANNE DARENSBOURG | DIRECTOR - THRU 8/2024 | 1 | — |
| TIM ELDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THERESA FAY-BUSTILLOS | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KEVIN LO | DIRECTOR - THRU 5/2024 | 1 | — |
| RICK JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PALLAVI GONDIPALLI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA PAPE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRIS ESPERITU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARRY WEXLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD MUELLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMANDA KETON | DIRECTOR - THRU 6/2024 | 1 | — |
| YOKO NAKAO | DIRECTOR - THRU 12/2024 | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE SCHNEIDER | DIRECTOR - THRU 12/2024 | 1 | — |
| JUNE KLEIN | BOARD TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JAMES FRUCHTERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TED BORROMEO | DIRECTOR - START 12/2024 | 1 | — |
| JACK CHEN | DIRECTOR - START 12/2024 | 1 | — |
| AYAN KISHORE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $318,907 |
| MATTHEW YIP | VP PRODUCT & ENGINEERING | 40 | $219,490 |
| MICHAEL JOHNSON | VP CONTENT | 40 | $181,741 |
| LISA WADORS VERNE | VP PROGRAMS | 40 | $186,064 |
| TIA JEFFRESS | VP FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $195,021 |
| CANDACE BRADY | VP ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $190,932 |
| CHARLES MARK LAPIERRE | PRIN. ACCESS & CONTENT QLT ARCHITECT | 40 | $183,475 |
| JOHN BRUGGE | ENGINEERING MANAGER | 40 | $172,973 |
| JACOB A BROWNELL | PRINCIPAL ENGINEER | 40 | $175,588 |
| RONALD K ELLIS III | SENIOR ENGINEER | 40 | $169,455 |
| JENNY HU | DIRECTOR OF IT | 40 | $156,905 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beneficent Technology Inc?
Beneficent Technology Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in PALO ALTO, CA. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Beneficent Technology Inc?
As of 2024, Beneficent Technology Inc holds $3.4M in total assets with $12.7M in annual revenue.
Where does Beneficent Technology Inc operate?
Beneficent Technology Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.
What is Beneficent Technology Inc's EIN?
Beneficent Technology Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0555413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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