Part I, Line 10
“Grants and Similar Amounts Paid: WellKind, 4712 Admiralty Way, #302, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 - $5,592 - transfer of donor-restricted funds raised through GlobalGiving for tree planting in Guatemala”
Appropriate Technology Collaborative
990EZ • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 26-2097078
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Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$20,400
Down $67,637 (-77%) from 2021
Net Assets
Down$19,626
Down $59,823 (-75%) from 2021
Liabilities
Down$774
Down $7,814 (-91%) from 2021
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$49,221
Down $135,727 (-73%) from 2021
Expenses
Down$57,470
Down $139,190 (-71%) from 2021
Net Income
Up-$8,249
Up $3,463 (+30%) from 2021
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
- Signed
- May 14, 2026
- Return Version
- 2025v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $49,221
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Form 990-EZ, Part III - Organization's Primary Exempt Purpose: Provide technology to emerging nations.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| We installed solar home units and water filters for rural families in Guatemala, improving access to household lighting and clean water. We continued design, construction, testing and field support for solar food dehydrators for practical community use. We supported related travel and field activities in Guatemala, including outreach connected to rural midwives and family energy access. These efforts furthered ATC's mission of providing appropriate technology in underserved communities. | $0 | $36,419 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Watson | Board President | - | $0 | - | - |
| John Bottenberg | Acting Executive Director | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Diana Wong | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Appropriate Technology Collaborative
- EIN
- 26-2097078
- Phone
- 2483219283
- Address
- 3765 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Signing Officer
- Name
- John Bottenberg
- Title
- Acting Executive Director
- Phone
- 2483219283
- Signed
- 2026-05-14
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Part I, Line 16
“Other Expenses: Bank and financial processing fees: $389: Advertising, outreach, and marketing: $555; Software and subscriptions: $993; Insurance: $1,329; Program supplies and materials: $8,797; Program transportation and accommodations: $1,091; Travel, fuel, and mileage: $95; Grand Total: $13,268”
Part I, Line 20
“A $2 rounding adjustment is included so Part I, line 21 agrees with Part II, line 27(b).”
Part II, Line 24
“Other Assets: Beginning of year: prepaid expenses and deferred charges - $600. End of year: undeposited funds - $4,447; uncategorized asset - $16.”
Part II, Line 26
“Total Liabilities End of year: payroll liabilities - $774.”
Part V
“Regarding Transfers Associated with Personal Benefit Contracts; (a) Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? No; (b) Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? No”
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Filings
Displayed year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $20,400
- Liabilities
- $774
- Net assets
- $19,626
- Revenue
- $49,221
- Expenses
- $57,470
- Net income
- -$8,249