Scratch Foundation
- Assets
- $13.7m
- Revenue
- $15.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 93
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 01/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 46-2612143
Organization Overview
Scratch Foundation is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (U41) the organization is classified as: Computer Science, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Scratch Foundation employed 93 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Scratch Foundation 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 12/2022, Scratch Foundation generated $15.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $15.3m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Scratch Foundation has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $3,475,439. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SCRATCH FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT DEVELOPS AND SUPPORTS THE SCRATCH PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE AND ONLINE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DIGITAL TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO IMAGINE, CREATE, SHARE, AND LEARN. AS CHILDREN CREATE AND SHARE STORIES, GAMES, AND ANIMATIONS WITH SCRATCH, THEY LEARN TO THINK CREATIVELY, REASON SYSTEMATICALLY, AND WORK COLLABORATIVELY, WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR EVERYONE IN TODAY'S SOCIETY. SCRATCH WAS ORIGINALLY DEVELOPED AT THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MEDIA LAB, AND MOVED TO THE SCRATCH FOUNDATION IN 2019.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SCRATCH IS A CREATIVE PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE AND THE WORLD'S LARGEST ONLINE CODING COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS. IN 2022, 50.7 MILLION USERS FROM NEARLY EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD CREATED MORE THAN 120 MILLION SCRATCH PROJECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Margaret Honey President/chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David M Siegel Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ursula Burns Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Christina Miller Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mitchel Resnick Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Avraham Kadar Past Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bocoup Llc Engineering Services | 12/30/22 | $564,300 |
The Collective Good Llc Management Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $291,271 |
On-ramps Services Llc Staff Recruitment Services | 12/30/22 | $288,440 |
Purpose Talent Inc Staff Recruitment Services | 12/30/22 | $272,051 |
Two Sigma Investments Lp Accounting Services | 12/30/22 | $189,315 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $14,904,396 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $101,435 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,904,396 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,000 |
| Investment income | $93,554 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $30,000 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,483 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$12,402 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $15,041,052 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $390,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $162,500 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,163,712 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $727,822 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,887,910 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $199,015 |
| Other employee benefits | $752,594 |
| Payroll taxes | $527,360 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $442 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $248,481 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $67,147 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,743,971 |
| Advertising and promotion | $82,805 |
| Office expenses | $50,968 |
| Information technology | $715,222 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $449,206 |
| Travel | $523,790 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $247,824 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $57,496 |
| Insurance | $6,957 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,347,668 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $228,178 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,691,307 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $191,719 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $45,000 |
| 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 | $122,559 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $138,638 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $1,135,191 |
| Other assets | $150,646 |
| Total assets | $13,703,238 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $451,010 |
| 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 | $1,218,647 |
| Total liabilities | $1,669,657 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,425,470 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,608,111 |
| 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 | $13,703,238 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Scratch Foundation has awarded $390,000 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BRIDGES TO SCIENCE PURPOSE: Development and facilitation of free coding workshops for kids, localization of materials to increase cultural relevance, and to scale your engagement with educators. | $15,000 |
CODECREW PURPOSE: Development and facilitation of free coding workshops for kids, localization of materials to increase cultural relevance, and to scale your engagement with educators. | $10,000 |
HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: Development and facilitation of free coding workshops for kids, localization of materials to increase cultural relevance, and to scale your engagement with educators. | $15,000 |
HARVARD UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Development and facilitation of free coding workshops for kids, localization of materials to increase cultural relevance, and to scale your engagement with educators. | $100,000 |
HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: Development and facilitation of free coding workshops for kids, localization of materials to increase cultural relevance, and to scale your engagement with educators. | $15,000 |
LOMIE G HEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: Development and facilitation of free coding workshops for kids, localization of materials to increase cultural relevance, and to scale your engagement with educators. | $15,000 |