When you are a GTIA member, you are part of something big. Every time a company joins GTIA, not only are they joining the most exciting community in the channel — they are helping ensure technology is a force for good.
Together, we reached an incredible milestone in 2025: $1.91 million in charitable giving to nonprofits worldwide. (And we are just getting started! We will be substantially increasing our giving in 2026, so stay tuned!)
Also, during the coming months, we will be introducing you to all the organizations we have funded so far and sharing impact stories about the incredible work your membership supports. We will also be sharing even more ways you can get involved and connect with their missions.
2025 Giving: A Year of Expansion and Innovation
In 2025, GTIA launched a significantly expanded philanthropic portfolio designed to deepen impact and broaden reach. The programs include:
- - Member-directed giving, empowering members to nominate and vote for causes they care about
- - Host-city support, leaving a lasting impact in communities where GTIA events take place
- - A new grantmaking program, inviting nonprofits worldwide to apply for funding to scale tech-driven solutions
“Philanthropic work is woven throughout our organization's history,” said Kelly Ricker, Chief Operating Officer of GTIA. “This year, we took bold steps to ensure changemakers using technology to drive access, equity and opportunity to have the resources they need to succeed.”
View the full list of 2025 grantees.
Learn more about our giving programs.
2025 by the Numbers
- - Total 2025 giving: $1,910,310
- - Nonprofits supported in 2025: 45
New 2025 Grant Recipients Announced
In addition to member-directed giving and host city support recipients (announced in July 2025), GTIA has recently awarded funding to the following additional nonprofit organizations:
- Roger Federer Charitable Fund – South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Malawi, Lesotho, Zimbabwe – $200,000
- TechPoint Youth – Indianapolis, Indiana – $200,000
- Tech She Can – London, England – $200,000
- Cohen Children’s Medical Center (Northwell Health) – New Hyde Park, New York – $125,000
- Big Brother Big Sister Long Island – Westbury, New York – $75,000
- AnnieCannons – Oakland, California – $50,000
- CitySchools Collaborative – Washington, District of Columbia – $50,000
- Clayton Early Learning – Denver, Colorado – $50,000
- MACIR Inc. – Boston, Massachusetts – $50,000
- The Oakland REACH – Oakland, California – $50,000
- PeerForward – Washington, District of Columbia – $50,000
- Tech Goes Home – Boston, Massachusetts – $50,000
- Wezesha – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – $50,000
- TechSoup – San Francisco, California – $41,500
- New Haven Schools Foundation – Union City, California – $40,170
- CaseAid Foundation – Sheridan, Wyoming – $40,000
- WeReach Inc. – Boston, Massachusetts – $40,000
- Screen Share UK – London, England – $38,640
Host City Support in 2025
GTIA awarded a $50,000 grant to Black Lemonade, a Nashville nonprofit that educates and equips underserved youth with the tools, confidence and opportunities they need to lead, thrive and transform their communities. The funds will support its Digital Black program, which provides access to digital tools, mentorship and career-aligned training.
GTIA members also gave back through hands-on volunteer initiatives:
- - At ChannelCon in Nashville, volunteers assembled and donated 35 brand-new electric guitars to Instruments for Education.
- - At ChannelCon EMEA, delegates packed 300 SchoolBags filled with essential educational resources — including notebooks, pencils, lunchboxes, and water bottles — for children affected by Storm Melissa in Jamaica. These SchoolBags are now en route to displaced children, helping them rebuild their futures through education.
Looking Ahead
This year’s success is just the beginning. Thank you to every GTIA member who contributed ideas, nominations and support. This impact is made possible by GTIA members around the world. Membership doesn’t just connect you to the channel — it enables real-world change through technology.
In 2026, GTIA will continue to deepen and expand its charitable investments and amplify member-driven impact.
Together, we are making sure technology is a force for good — today and for years to come.
Be sure to stay tuned to learn more about the organizations and projects we are supporting, how you can get involved and announcements about 2026 funding opportunities for nonprofits.
Learn more about GTIA’s giving programs at gtia.org/giving.
