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Computers for Schools & Non-Profit Organizations

Thank you for your interest in the Computers for Schools Program. We have a distribution site in both Chicago and Philadelphia. We do ship computers across the U.S. Please read the information below to find out how our program works with schools and non-profits. If you are interested in finding an option closer to your location, visit
http://www.techsoup.org/mar/marList.aspx to find out about other computer refurbishing organizations.

Founded in 1991, Computers for Schools is committed to a two-fold posture of bridging the digital divide and supporting environmental responsibility through the refreshment of prematurely retired computer systems. The Chicago affiliate was launched in 2000 by Willie Cade in his basement. Since then it has grown into two locations each with 13,000 square foot refurbishing facilities. To date our program has placed over 25,000 computers in schools, non-profit organizations and need-based homes proving that limited funding does not preclude access to technology.

Our cost-recovery model is based on generous donations from corporations and other large institutions. Computers for Schools (CFS) refurbishes and upgrades this donated equipment with Microsoft software keeping current with educational technology standards. As the first Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR), CFS offers complete, refurbished computer systems as a cost-effective alternative to new equipment. With this model we are able to customize systems to support school district technology requirements and individual non-profit office needs while maximizing limited budget resources.

To Qualify

Schools: The MAR Program services all schools registerd with the National Center for Educational Statisitcs. (Check if your school qualifies with a search at the official website: http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator.)

Non-Profits: The non-profit organization must provide their Federal Identification Number (FIN or EIN). Organizations located in Illinois should include their State of Illinois tax-exempt number (E99) to avoid a tax charge.

Homes: Computers for Schools partners with schools and non-profits to form a Computers for Homes Program.  Individuals can access the the opportunity through their school or community non-profit organization. 

School/Organization Name*:
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(Non-Profits) Federal ID (EIN/FIN):
(Illinois Non-Profits) State of Illinois Tax Exempt Number (E99):
Address 1:
Address 2:
City:
State:
Zip Code:

Contact Name*:
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