Black Girls Code Inc
- Assets
- $32.1m
- Revenue
- $6.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 86
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 02/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 45-4930539
Organization Overview
Black Girls Code Inc is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (B19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Black Girls Code Inc employed 86 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Girls Code Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Black Girls Code Inc generated $6.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.7m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BLACK GIRLS CODE PROVIDES BLACK AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING YOUTH WITH THE EXPERIENTIAL TECH AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THEY NEED TO THRIVE PROFESSIONALLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BLACK GIRLS CODE OFFERS A RANGE OF IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, FOCUSED ON COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGY SKILLS, FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN OF COLOR AGED 7-25: CODE CLUBS: : AFTER-SCHOOL CODE CLUBS, BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL, FOR GIRLS AGED 7-17 AT SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND CORPORATE PARTNER LOCATIONS. THESE CLUBS UTILIZE PROJECT-BASED COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TO INTRODUCE PARTICIPANTS TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND CREATE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR GIRLS TO EXPLORE THE TECH INDUSTRY.SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS: OFFER HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION TO INTRODUCE GIRLS TO COMPUTER SCIENCE AND CODING PRINCIPLES. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR GIRLS TO LEARN ALONGSIDE PEERS AND FEMALE MENTORS, FOSTERING POSITIVE ROLE MODELS IN STEM FIELDS.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE:THE ALUMNAE PROGRAM, SEEKS TO EXTEND THE SUPPORT TO STUDENTS BEYOND THEIR K-12 SCHOOL YEARS BY PROVIDING CAREER DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT, COACHING, MENTORING, AND COMMUNITY TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THEIR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS; ANDVIRTUAL, YEAR-ROUND STRUCTURED DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT VIA A VIRTUAL PLATFORM THAT VARIES FROM ONE-OFF TECHNICAL CODING WORKSHOPS, SPECIALIZED SERIES OF TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS WHERE THE CONTENT IS PROVIDED BY PARTNERS, OR COLLABORATED CONTENT BETWEEN PARTNERS AND OUR CURRICULUM TEAMS, AS WELL AS VIRTUAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT SOFT SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS.
WORKSHOPS:THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE PARTICIPANTS AGED 7-17 TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF TECHNOLOGY AND INSPIRE THEM TO EXPLORE CAREERS IN TECH CREATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. NO PRIOR COMPUTING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
EDUCATION/CURRICULUM: THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE STUDENT-DRIVEN LEARNING, AS PARTICIPANTS THINK ANALYTICALLY, DESIGN, PLAY, AND CODE IN REAL-TIME. THE CURRICULUM ALLOWS PROGRESSIVE LEARNING PATHWAYS FROM BEGINNER TO EXPERT WITH A FOCUS ON CULTURALLY-RELEVANT PEDAGOGY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sofia Mohammed Interim CEO (term 9/2023) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $154,598 |
Cristina Jones CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $138,541 |
Damier Xandrine Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Heather Hiles Chair (term 9/2023) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Serwin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sebastien Taveau Director (term 3/2023) | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Dla Piper Llp Legal Services | 12/30/23 | $2,504,830 |
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison Legal Services | 12/30/23 | $1,206,161 |
Crosswalk Creative Communications Inc Strategy & Management Consulting | 12/30/23 | $331,120 |
Meraki Alliance Marketing Strategy & Support | 12/30/23 | $298,235 |
Goldieblox Inc Educational Content Creation | 12/30/23 | $251,673 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $54,350 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,539,033 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,593,383 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,091,384 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,684,767 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $553,995 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $160,018 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,333,698 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $113,777 |
| Other employee benefits | $963,162 |
| Payroll taxes | $322,827 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,684,405 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $240,479 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $95,505 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,379,124 |
| Advertising and promotion | $933,131 |
| Office expenses | $259,401 |
| Information technology | $67,755 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $72,755 |
| Travel | $499,180 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $103,173 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,808 |
| Insurance | $109,766 |
| All other expenses | $47,908 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,745,064 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $605,197 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,122,587 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,701,998 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $54,938 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $35,139 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,497,596 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,065,780 |
| Total assets | $32,083,235 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $509,613 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $842,718 |
| Total liabilities | $1,352,331 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $26,698,321 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,032,583 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $32,083,235 |