Contact Information
Address
3310 W. Fuqua
Houston, TX 77045
Telephone
713 4465222
E-mail
info@adtinc.org
Mission
To reduce income inequality by leveraging technology. Appropriate Development Technology, inc.(ADTinc) is a non-profit organization dedicated in bridging the technological divide by providing classes in basic to advanced computer skills.
Adtinc serves one of the poorest area of Houston, Texas, Hiram Clarke- which is predominantly African-American, lacks adequate access to technology and training to participate in the new economy. Our primarily objective is to increase minority participation in science and technology by providing short and effective courses for adults and children in STEM related areas. We are also working as a catalyst to making the area a technology corridor by bringing government and private partnership as we continue to deliver our services to the area.
We applying for a $50,000 grant to supplement the pay for our class instructors who are primarily volunteers. Over the last several years our instructors have taught 771 students through 46 classes ranging from Microsoft Office suite to Linux, Networking, Programming and more. With your assistance, we can reach more students.
At A Glance
Year of Incorporation
1997
Leadership
CEO/Executive Director
Mr. Dula Abdu
Board Chair
Financial Summary
Revenue vs Expenses Bar Graph
Statements
Mission
To reduce income inequality by leveraging technology. Appropriate Development Technology, inc.(ADTinc) is a non-profit organization dedicated in bridging the technological divide by providing classes in basic to advanced computer skills.
Adtinc serves one of the poorest area of Houston, Texas, Hiram Clarke- which is predominantly African-American, lacks adequate access to technology and training to participate in the new economy. Our primarily objective is to increase minority participation in science and technology by providing short and effective courses for adults and children in STEM related areas. We are also working as a catalyst to making the area a technology corridor by bringing government and private partnership as we continue to deliver our services to the area.
We applying for a $50,000 grant to supplement the pay for our class instructors who are primarily volunteers. Over the last several years our instructors have taught 771 students through 46 classes ranging from Microsoft Office suite to Linux, Networking, Programming and more. With your assistance, we can reach more students.
Service Categories
Primary Organization Category
Human Services / Human Services
Programs
Description
1) Computer literacy
2) How to surf the internet
3) Cyber security:
4) How to use your mobile phone effectively
5) How do I create an APP
6) How can I make money using the Internet
7) How do I use the social Media
8) Vocational Training will include Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Welding, Piping etc.
Population Served
Children Only (5 - 14 years) / Ethnic/Racial Minorities -- General / Poor/Economically Disadvantaged, Indigent, General
Program Long-Term Success
The objective is to drive the children into science and technology, while to create gainful employment opportunity in tech-related areas for adults empower them for life.
Description
To liven up and to transform the community, we are initiating and a tech-flea market and farmers' market. The farmers market idea was conceived because the area is classified a food desert and suffer with some level of obesity.
Population Served
General Public/Unspecified / /
Program Long-Term Success
To create employment and to liven up the area. We plan to give a table to each unemployed person and to provide funds to buy electronic products from Harwin and other areas to sell. They will return the loan once they start breaking even.
Disaster Programs
Member of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)?
No
Notes
Programs listed here are those that are only activated during a disaster. Some organizations have unified budgeting and do not budget by program. Because of this, some budget fields may be blank or represent an approximation. Organization describes previous experience during the immediate response, recovery or rebuilding phases following a disaster.
Program Description
Program Budget
Category
Population Served
Previous Experience
CEO/Executive Director
Mr. Dula Abdu
CEO/Executive Director Experience
Staff
Number of Full Time Staff
1
Number of Volunteers
6
Plans & Policies
Organization has a Strategic Plan?
Under Development
Comments
CEO Comments
Massive opportunity gap exists between the children of
the poor and the rich. This gap or lack of access prevents Children of the poor from path -changing programs such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). To bridge this gap, we will be offering vocational and STEM related classes to inspire and to create opportunities.Unfortunately, currently we lack enough resources to undertake this project on massive scale.
Governance
Written Board Selection Criteria
None Selected
Financials
Fiscal Year Start
Jan 01 2015
Fiscal Year End
Dec 31 2015
Projected Revenue
$102,000.00
Projected Expenses
$100,000.00
Detailed Financials
Prior Three Years Expense Allocations Chart
Prior Three Years Assets and Liabilities Chart
Solvency
Short Term Solvency
Capitial Campaign
Currently in a Capital Campaign?
No
Goal
$0.00
Comments
CEO Comments
Massive opportunity gap exists between the children of
the poor especially minority and the rich. This gap or lack of access prevents Children of the poor from path -changing programs such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). To bridge this gap, we will be offering short and effective vocational and STEM related classes to inspire and to create opportunities.
Foundation Staff Comments
ADT files 990-N Postcards.