Public Interest Registry Named 2026 .ORG Impact Winners
The nonprofit organization awarded $180,000 to seven mission-driven groups in a Washington, D.C. ceremony.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Public Interest Registry announced the 2026 .ORG Impact Award winners, selecting seven organizations from over 4,200 applicants across 145 countries. The ceremony recognized diverse initiatives for their positive societal contributions.
Why it matters
The program provides critical financial support to global nonprofits, incentivizing mission-driven work while celebrating significant humanitarian and community-building accomplishments.
The program distributed $180,000 in total donations among seven winners, including $50,000 for the top award. This funding supports a pool of applicants representing 145 countries worldwide.
The players
Public Interest Registry
This nonprofit manages the .ORG domain and established the .ORG Impact Awards to honor mission-driven organizations.
TECHO
TECHO is a nonprofit organization that works to overcome poverty in Latin American and Caribbean communities.
Karamo
Karamo is a television host and author who served as the presenter for the 2026 awards ceremony.
The details
TECHO, an organization operating in Latin America and the Caribbean, secured the .ORG of the Year and Community Building titles, marking the first time a Latin America-based group has earned the top award. Hosted by Karamo, the event celebrated the efforts of nonprofits that have achieved milestones such as serving 100 million meals and mentoring 26,000 youth.
Timeline
The Public Interest Registry was established in 2002.
The awards ceremony took place on October 6, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
Market Landscape
The awards program draws from the vast, global network of the 12 million registered .ORG domain names worldwide to source its applicant pool. By highlighting these organizations, the Registry reinforces the value of the .ORG brand within the broader philanthropic sector.
The registry's financial support allows these winners to expand operations, potentially impacting the availability of essential services like food and mentorship for local communities. Supporters and donors can look to these verified winners as benchmarks for effective international charitable initiatives.
The takeaway
These awards demonstrate how organizations from diverse regions can leverage digital visibility to scale their impact on global social issues. Supporting such entities often requires vetting their past achievements and operational transparency to ensure long-term sustainability.
Further reading
For more information on mission-driven organizations, visit the Philanthropy section.
More information
Learn more about the program via the Public Interest Registry corporate website.
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