💻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 |
---|---|---|---|
Refurbished Dell, HP, & Levono | Nonprofit application process | Low | |
New & Refurbished Dell | N/A | Low | |
Refurbished | Only Nonprofits in Canada and US States: California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Vermont | Free | |
Refurbished | Nonprofits apply via snail mail PDF here. | Free | |
Refurbished |
| Very Low ($50-$150) | |
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:
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.
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