It’s time to celebrate! Since the Indiana Non-Profit Information Technology Organization, Inc. (I.N.P.I.T.O.) was founded on September 21, 2009, we’ve provided countless Information Technology solutions to nonprofit organizations throughout our community.

• Building computers and supporting operations at Rachel’s Home, a Christian pregnancy home in Plymouth, Indiana. This included creating newsletters, prayer request flyers, fundraiser postcards, and more.
• Assisting the First Baptist Church of Plymouth, Indiana with website development and hosting, full internal wireless and Ethernet networks, Internet setup, and Linux file and service servers.
• Setting up a network share with RAID and resolving file permission issues for Evergreen Baptist Church of Michigan City.
• Contributing computing power to the University of California Berkeley Foundation’s BOINC Project, helping accelerate scientific research.
• ... and the list goes on and on.

As of January 2015, the total value of our completely free technology services exceeded $523,000 all delivered at no cost to the organizations we served.

During that same period, the I.N.P.I.T.O. received just $510 in donations. That means we achieved an incredible $1,000-to-$1 giving back ratio. Yes, that’s right-for every dollar donated, over $1,000 in technology aid was delivered to nonprofits and the community. How many organizations can claim that achievement? We can!

We didn't write this just to brag (well… maybe a little). We also have a not-so-secret mission: teaching computer skills to the next generation of community leaders. Kids like Mark U., Shyanne H., and Jerimiah V., as well as adults serving local nonprofits, have asked us to teach classes on video production, software use, and other IT skills.

Here's the catch: we don’t have a permanent classroom or enough 2012+ computers and laptops to make these classes happen; yet.

So, if you happen to have a 2013+ computer or laptop gathering dust, or if you're thinking about upgrading your own 2013+ computer, you could donate that computer to I.N.P.I.T.O. and help empower students to learn skills that will directly benefit the nonprofits and communities they love.

Yes, your donation helps us teach. Yes, your donation helps kids. And yes ... it would keep us from bragging about our $1,000-to-$1 giving back ratio, but, hey! We'd much rather have the hardware!

The Indiana Non-Profit Information Technology Organization, Inc. (I.N.P.I.T.O.) is proud to announce that it has officially received 501(c)(3) status from the United States Internal Revenue Service, recognizing it as a fully qualified nonprofit organization.

This designation, granted on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, comes thirteen months after our application and provides critical support for our ongoing mission: delivering Information Technology solutions to Indiana nonprofit organizations and those who serve them.

With 501(c)(3) status, I.N.P.I.T.O. is now eligible to receive grants from foundations and donations from individuals, helping us expand our services, acquire essential technology, and reach more nonprofits throughout the community.

This milestone strengthens our ability to provide meaningful IT support while remaining fully accountable and transparent to our donors and the communities we serve.

On Monday, September 21, 2009, the Indiana Non-Profit Information Technology Organization, Inc. (I.N.P.I.T.O.) was officially certified as a nonprofit organization by the Indiana Secretary of State.

The I.N.P.I.T.O. was founded to expand access to affordable Information Technology solutions within the Indiana community and to foster collaboration among nonprofits, faith-based organizations, municipalities, businesses, and other groups to better meet society’s needs. Founder Jerry Nettrouer II recognized that many small nonprofits in Indiana struggled to maintain essential IT systems due to rising costs, limited budgets, and the rapid pace of technological change.

Technology solutions are increasingly expensive, and smaller nonprofits often lack the resources to maintain compliance or implement effective communication tools. This can hinder their ability to serve their communities effectively. the I.N.P.I.T.O.'s primary purpose is to empower these organizations through:

• Development and implementation of IT solutions using open-source and general-public-licensed software.
• Provision of donated equipment to meet operational needs.
• Education and training to help organizations maximize the impact of their technology.

By providing these services, the I.N.P.I.T.O. enables nonprofits to focus on what truly matters "their mission" without being burdened by the cost and complexity of technology.

Co-founder Doyle Harpole, creator of the PassionX operating system, said, "I’ve long supported the open-source philosophy of free information exchange, and I am committed to making PassionX freely available to any individual or organization that wants it."

Founder Jerry Nettrouer II added, "Our goal is to provide practical IT solutions so nonprofits can spend donated funds on their mission, not on an endless cycle of software and equipment costs."

Both Doyle and Jerry acknowledge that there is still much work to do. The I.N.P.I.T.O.'s mission to empower Indiana nonprofits depends on the support of donors, volunteers, and the community. Together, we can ensure that technology strengthens the ability of nonprofits to make a meaningful difference in the communities they serve.