A Transformative 2025: Compudopt Delivers Digital Opportunity at Scale Through National Partnerships,
E-Waste Programming and More
The national nonprofit concluded a record-breaking year by distributing 41,970 free computers, connecting 10,277 homes to free or low-cost internet and equipping 4,500 individuals with digital education
HOUSTON (Feb. 5, 2026)
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Compudopt , a national nonprofit providing technology access and education at no cost to under-resourced youth and their communities, celebrated major mission milestones in 2025,
bringing the total number of individuals impacted by digital solutions since the organization’s founding to one million.
Compudopt concluded a record-breaking year by distributing over 41,970 free computers , connecting over 10,277 houses to free or low-cost broadband internet and providing educational programming to over 4,500 students nationwide. It was also a growth year for Compudopt’s ITAD+ program, which provides organizations with a secure, sustainable, and community-centric device disposal process. In 2025, Compudopt processed over 37,759 devices and recycled 224,1119 pounds of e-waste.
Compudopt’s mission and impact show up in the daily lives of those it serves. In 2025, 79% of adults who received a computer reported using their device daily for work and/or education , and 84% of children used their computer for schoolwork . Compudopt’s technology education and training also equipped community members, with 91% of participants saying they gained tech confidence and 81% expressing more interest in STEM careers .
“Throughout 2025, I was constantly reminded of our mission’s core truth: technology access opens the door to life-changing opportunities,” said Compudopt CEO Megan Steckly. “When we connect underserved families, we bring them one step closer to economic mobility and independence, and that ripple effect shows up throughout the entire community.”
In 2025, Compudopt concluded its multi-year, $35 million partnership with Santander US , which resulted in groundbreaking milestones, including raising an additional $70 million in funding, the expansion of Compudopt’s services to more than 60 cities and impacting over half a million individuals with digital solutions. Other national collaborations from the year include increased activities with AT&T, Recycle Global Exchange and Mission Telecom .
Beyond unlocking education and employment opportunities, in 2025, Compudopt’s mission connected communities to each other when it mattered most. In Texas, Compudopt distributed free computers to households impacted by the summer floods in Kerr County. In Mesa, AZ, a social impact entrepreneur and domestic violence survivor, Rafael Testai, used the free computer he received from Compudopt to create StatuteFINDER, a free and anonymous app providing state-specific legal rights for those experiencing domestic violence. Learn more about Rafael’s story here .
“When I joined Compudopt ten years ago, impacting one million individuals with digital solutions was our ‘dream big’ goal,” said Steckly. “While this year presented pivotal moments for nonprofits everywhere, I’m incredibly proud of how our team and partners not only rose to the challenge, but surpassed what once felt impossible.”
To see more impact, download Compudopt’s 2025 Annual Report .
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About Compudopt
Compudopt is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2007 with a mission to provide technology access and education to youth. To date, it has distributed over 160,000 devices to students in need, connected over 51,000 households to the internet, diverted over 711,000 pounds of hardware from landfills and impacted over one million individuals. Click here for Compudopt’s media kit .
Media Contacts
Teddi Cliett
Three Box on behalf of Compudopt
P: (214) 635-3025
