💻Computers & Servers

For nonprofits, procuring computers and other tech equipment can be challenging to do on a budget. Below, we outline some great resources for finding low-cost or free computers.

Computer Sources

We only recommend purchasing Windows 11 computers. Windows 10 will become obsolete in October 2025.

Here are some of the places you may consider looking for PCs for you nonprofit:

Organization	Offers	Elibility Requirements	Cost
TechSoup	Refurbished Dell, HP, & Levono	Nonprofit application process	Low
Deals.dell.com	New & Refurbished Dell	N/A	Low
Electronic Recycling Association	Refurbished	Only Nonprofits in Canada and US States: California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Vermont	Free
Computers with Causes	Refurbished	Nonprofits apply via snail mail PDF here.	Free
Connect All	Refurbished	Order on website for less than 5 devices. Email [e-mail] for more than 5 devices.	Very Low ($50-$150)
Your Local PC Recycler	Refurbished	Variable	Very Low / Free

PC Hardware

Dell

Deals.dell.com or the Dell Catalog on TechSoup provides reliable hardware, fast performance, and a great price point. Most times, we recommend:

• Desktops: OptiPlex or XPS models.

• Laptops: Latitude or XPS models

Microsoft Surface

Microsoft Surface is a line of portable and versatile computers, and TechSoup typically has good deals.

Servers

We recommend avoiding physical servers wherever possible because of the affordability and stability of nonprofit cloud hosting options. However, if on-premise infrastructure is required, we recommend Dell PowerEdge servers.