Minneapolis, MN

FREE GEEK TWIN CITIES

EIN 27-3563468

Community & Economic Development Technology, Research & Civic Innovation Low-income

Mission

Free Geek Twin Cities' mission is to sustainably reuse technology, enable digital access, and provide education to create a community that empowers people to realize their potential.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About FREE GEEK TWIN CITIES

Free Geek Twin Cities is a Minneapolis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that promotes digital inclusion, responsible electronics reuse, and community education by refurbishing, reselling, and recycling donated technology. The organization operates a physical thrift store and online store, runs free community classes and volunteer-led training, and accepts a wide range of electronic donations for reuse or responsible recycling. The organization's EIN is 27-3563468 (submitted and displayed on the charity's filings and official website) and it is an active, donor-facing nonprofit with recent tax filings and public financial summaries through 2024. Free Geek Twin Cities also receives grants and community support from local partners and participates in community events and volunteer networks in the Twin Cities metro area.

Notable achievements

501(c)(3) recognition

Maintains formal federal tax-exempt nonprofit status (EIN 27-3563468) and is publicly registered as a Minnesota 501(c)(3) organization, enabling tax-deductible donations and formal grant eligibility.

Sustained program operations

Operates an on-site thrift store and an online storefront while running free community technology classes and volunteer training programs that provide hands-on experience in refurbishment, retail, and electronics recycling.

Local grant support

Has secured grants and program funding from local partners and agencies to support operations and programming, allowing continued community services and paid staffing alongside volunteer involvement.

At a glance

Total assets: $482K
Annual revenue: $737K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 27-3563468
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: www.freegeektwincities.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Profiled in public nonprofit databases and tax-filing aggregators, showing up-to-date Form 990 filings and financial summaries (active, recent filings through 2024).

Listed on workplace-giving and volunteer platforms (making the charity available to corporate giving programs and volunteer match services).

Active community participant (regular volunteer listings and participation in Twin Cities community events and Pride contingents), demonstrating local engagement beyond storefront operations.

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