Today, we're proud to release our 2025 Community Impact Report, a comprehensive look at how Tanqory has worked to make technology more accessible, support education, empower nonprofits, and create positive social impact. This report represents more than numbers—it tells the story of how our community, team, and partners came together to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Our Commitment to Community

From our founding, we've believed that success isn't measured solely by revenue or user growth—it's also measured by the positive impact we create in the world. As we've grown as a company, we've worked deliberately to ensure our community impact grows proportionally.

In 2025, we formalized this commitment through several key initiatives:

The 1% Pledge

We've committed 1% of our equity, product, employee time, and profit to community initiatives:

• 1% Equity: Reserved for charitable foundations and impact organizations
• 1% Product: Free and discounted access for nonprofits and educational institutions
• 1% Time: Every employee gets 40 hours of paid volunteer time annually
• 1% Profit: Direct financial contributions to community organizations

This framework, inspired by Pledge 1%, ensures that as Tanqory grows, our community impact scales proportionally.

Our Impact Pillars

Our community work focuses on four key areas:

1. Education Access: Ensuring every student has access to quality educational technology
2. Nonprofit Empowerment: Providing tools that help nonprofit organizations maximize their impact
3. Digital Literacy: Teaching essential digital skills to underserved communities
4. Local Community Support: Supporting the communities where our employees live and work

Education: Empowering the Next Generation

Education is the foundation of opportunity. In 2025, we significantly expanded our education initiatives:

Students Served: 10,240

We provided free access to Tanqory's full platform for:

• 6,800 K-12 students across 340 schools
• 2,200 university students at 85 institutions
• 1,240 students in coding bootcamps and alternative education programs

These students come from all 50 U.S. states and 42 countries worldwide, representing diverse backgrounds and circumstances.

Teacher Support Program

We launched a comprehensive teacher support initiative:

Professional Development

• 420 teachers completed our educator certification program
• 80 hours of training content covering platform features and pedagogical best practices
• Monthly webinars with education technology experts
• Peer community for sharing lesson plans and success stories

Curriculum Resources

• 150+ lesson plans aligned with common education standards
• Project templates for different age groups and subjects
• Assessment rubrics for digital projects
• Integration guides for popular Learning Management Systems

Recognition Program

• "Educator of the Month" highlighting innovative teaching with our platform
• Annual Excellence in Education Awards with $25,000 in grants
• Conference sponsorships enabling teachers to share their work

School Partnerships

We established formal partnerships with:

• 15 school districts serving predominantly low-income communities
• 8 alternative education programs for at-risk youth
• 12 special education programs adapting our tools for students with disabilities
• 22 rural schools lacking access to premium educational technology

Impact Story: Oakland Unified School District

Our partnership with Oakland Unified demonstrates the power of accessible technology:

• 2,400 students gained free access to Tanqory
• 85% of students reported improved engagement with coursework
• Teachers noted 40% increase in project completion rates
• Students created 8,500+ digital projects throughout the school year

Scholarship Program: $1.2 Million Awarded

We awarded $1.2 million in scholarships to 240 students pursuing technology education:

Tanqory Opportunity Scholarships

• $5,000 each to 200 students from underrepresented backgrounds in tech
• Focus on first-generation college students and students from low-income families
• Renewable for up to four years based on academic progress

Graduate Research Fellowships

• $25,000 each to 40 graduate students researching technology for social good
• Priority for research in accessibility, digital literacy, and equitable technology design
• Access to our platform, data (appropriately anonymized), and mentorship from our team

Future Classroom Initiative

We piloted "Future Classroom" at 8 schools, providing:

• State-of-the-art computer labs equipped with modern hardware
• High-speed internet connectivity
• Professional development for teachers
• Three years of free access to our premium platform features
• Regular visits from Tanqory employees for mentorship and guest lectures

Early results are promising:

• 92% of students report increased interest in technology careers
• 78% improvement in digital skills assessments
• 85% of teachers report improved ability to integrate technology into curriculum

Nonprofit Sector: Amplifying Good Work

Nonprofits tackle society's most challenging problems, often with limited resources. We designed our nonprofit program to help them do more with less.

Nonprofits Served: 580

We provided free or heavily discounted access to 580 nonprofit organizations across diverse cause areas:

• 125 environmental and climate organizations
• 98 education and youth development programs
• 87 healthcare and medical research nonprofits
• 76 human rights and social justice organizations
• 62 arts and culture institutions
• 132 community development and service organizations

Nonprofit Tier Pricing

Our special nonprofit pricing structure:

• Small Nonprofits (budget < $500K): 100% free access to all features
• Medium Nonprofits (budget $500K-$5M): 75% discount on standard pricing
• Large Nonprofits (budget > $5M): 50% discount on standard pricing

In 2025, this represented $4.2 million in donated software value.

Capacity Building Support

Beyond software access, we provide:

Technical Support

• Dedicated nonprofit support team with specialized training
• Quarterly check-ins to ensure organizations get maximum value
• Priority response times for technical issues
• Custom training sessions for nonprofit staff

Strategy Consulting

• 150 hours of pro bono consulting from our product and operations teams
• Help with digital transformation strategies
• Guidance on technology selection and implementation
• Data strategy and impact measurement support

Peer Learning

• Quarterly nonprofit user conferences
• Online community for sharing best practices
• Case studies highlighting successful nonprofit implementations
• Webinar series on technology topics relevant to nonprofits

Impact Story: Girls Who Code

Our partnership with Girls Who Code helped expand their reach:

• Supported 35 new club chapters across underserved communities
• Provided platform access for 1,200 participating girls
• Enabled creation of 450+ coding projects showcased at end-of-year celebrations
• 89% of participants reported increased confidence in their coding abilities

Volunteer Hours: 25,000 Hours Contributed

Our team collectively contributed 25,000 volunteer hours in 2025:

Company-Wide Initiatives

Volunteer Days

• Quarterly company-wide volunteer events
• Activities ranged from park cleanups to food bank service to tutoring
• 95% employee participation rate
• Opportunity for team building while serving community

Pro Bono Projects

• Teams of engineers, designers, and product managers work on nonprofit projects
• 12 major projects completed in 2025
• Examples include building websites, creating brand identities, developing custom tools
• Average project value: $50,000 in equivalent professional services

Individual Volunteerism

Every employee receives:

• 40 hours of paid volunteer time annually
• Company matching for additional volunteer hours (up to 40 hours)
• $20/hour donation to employee's chosen charity for volunteer hours
• Recognition program celebrating volunteer contributions

Top Volunteer Activities:

• Technical mentorship (8,200 hours)
• Teaching and tutoring (6,400 hours)
• Nonprofit board service (3,800 hours)
• Community service projects (3,200 hours)
• Skills-based volunteering (3,400 hours)

Skills-Based Volunteering

We especially encourage skills-based volunteering where employees use professional expertise to help organizations:

• Engineers teaching coding to youth
• Designers helping nonprofits with branding
• Product managers advising organizations on digital strategy
• Operations specialists helping optimize nonprofit processes

This approach multiplies impact—nonprofits gain access to specialized expertise they couldn't otherwise afford.

Financial Contributions: $5.4 Million

Direct financial support included: