Digital Harbor Foundation

Digital Harbor Foundation

Technology education nonprofit

Overview

Digital Harbor Foundation is a nonprofit organization expanding access to technology education. The company provides maker, computing, fabrication, educator-training, and youth-development programs through learning spaces and partnerships. It serves young people, educators, schools, community organizations, families, and program funders. Its operating model centers on educators and program teams deliver hands-on learning, curriculum, events, and community support. Teams work across technology education, curriculum, instruction, program management, partnerships, development, and operations. Its work connects digital skills education expertise with coordinated delivery for young people and educators.

About Digital Harbor Foundation

Simplify's Rating
Why Digital Harbor Foundation is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Social Impact

Education

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$2M

Headquarters

Baltimore, Maryland

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2025 portfolio projects raised $54 million, validating DHF's operational platform and fundraising engine.
  • The 2026 Tools Competition partnership with University of Minnesota expands DHF's national education footprint.
  • Summer 2026 Tech Lab camps show active Baltimore programming and continued local demand.

What critics are saying

  • DHF's direct-service calendar shows gaps between camps, risking weaker youth retention and community relevance.
  • Heavy dependence on grant-funded projects like the 2026 Tools Competition creates funding concentration risk.
  • If Impact Studio fundraising slows after 2025's $54 million haul, the national model stalls.

What makes Digital Harbor Foundation unique

  • Impact Studio supports 25+ projects across 25 states and 8 countries, unusual for a Baltimore nonprofit.
  • DHF pairs direct youth programs with back-office finance, compliance, and infrastructure services.
  • The Tech Lab still runs free STEM camps and apprenticeships from Baltimore's Federal Hill hub.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.9M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Parental Leave

Remote Work Options

Wellness Program

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Wellness Program

Total Pet Plan and Supplemental Wishbone Pet Insurance

Company News

Technical.ly
Jan 18th, 2024
Baltimore Youth Are Turning Under Armour Samples Into Bags For The City’S Unhoused Population

Digital Harbor Foundation’s (DHF) tech center opened in Federal Hill in 2013 as a space for Baltimore’s youth to explore STEM opportunities.The center is led by Robert Moore, also known as “Mr. Rob” by many of the youth who frequent the center. Moore said his title as director of the center depends on who you ask. There has been some reorganization within DHF, and he said technically his title is still manager. The self-proclaimed “manager-slash-director” doubled down on his passion for STEM and Baltimore’s young people on a call with Technical.ly.“My calling is direct service to the youth and I’m super excited to be able to work in that capacity,” said the DC native, pointing to a “rack” (DC slang for “a lot”) of things that youth might learn at the center through its beginner, intermediate and advanced programs.Winter showcaseIn the initial days of Moore’s tenure, the center wasn’t fully prepared to welcome kids. However, with pivots, it has been bustling

Technical.ly
Jul 11th, 2022
These Baltimore-area orgs got major awards from Connect Maryland’s $127M in broadband grants

The millions were awarded as part of the Office of Statewide Broadband's push to improve connectivity throughout the state. The funding could help nearly 15,000 households get new or improved broadband access.

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