Scratch Foundation
- Assets
- $12.7m
- Revenue
- $10.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 72
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 01/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Scratch Foundation employed 72 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 12/2021, Scratch Foundation generated $10.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 23.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Scratch Foundation has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $3,085,439. 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
2021
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 2021, 42 MILLION USERS CREATED 113 MILLION SCRATCH PROJECTS ACROSS MORE THAN 200 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shawna Young Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $318,021 |
Carl Bowman Design Director | 40 | $149,527 | |
Eric Rosenbaum Product Manager | 40 | $139,772 | |
Karishma Chadha Principal Software Engineer | 40 | $136,569 | |
Rupa Shah Director Of Philanthropy | 40 | $135,771 | |
Raymond Schamp Principal Software Engineer | 40 | $132,397 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
On-ramps Services Llc Recruiting Services | 12/30/21 | $193,099 |
Purpose Talent Inc Recruiting Services | 12/30/21 | $193,000 |
Paris Andrew Coaching Services | 12/30/21 | $164,850 |
Two Sigma Investments Lp Accounting, Bookkeeping | 12/30/21 | $162,957 |
The Collective Good Llc Strategic Advisory Services | 12/30/21 | $138,950 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $175,163 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,819,750 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $99,658 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,994,913 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,278 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $40,000 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,610 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$120 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,034,461 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $69,500 |
| 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. | $345,251 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,050 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,480,065 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $126,242 |
| Other employee benefits | $346,416 |
| Payroll taxes | $301,724 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,519 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $35,688 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,121,486 |
| Advertising and promotion | $25,909 |
| Office expenses | $583,110 |
| Information technology | $384,302 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $455,791 |
| Travel | $74,843 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $36,464 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $42,324 |
| Insurance | $7,738 |
| All other expenses | $67,024 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,522,396 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $528,136 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,436,691 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $318,696 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $40,000 |
| 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 | $74,980 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $111,909 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $150,000 |
| Total assets | $12,660,412 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $241,536 |
| 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 | $78,679 |
| Total liabilities | $320,215 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,219,427 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,120,770 |
| 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 | $12,660,412 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Scratch Foundation has awarded $69,500 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Corporate sponsorship of DevColor 2021 conference | $35,000 |
Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: Office of Engineering Outreach Program corporate sponsorship | $25,000 |
West Lafayette, IN PURPOSE: Support of their Scratch Equity Toolkit resource and subsequent workshop in Dec'21. | $9,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Scratch Foundation has recieved totaling $2,054,974.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: QUALITY EDUCATION | $1,900,000 |
Hill Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE FOR CHILDREN | $50,000 |
Solomon Wilson Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF SCRATCH | $50,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $20,500 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $7,500 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $7,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Griffiss Institute Inc Rome, NY | $5,351,291 | $13,272,090 |
Scratch Foundation Boston, MA | $12,660,412 | $10,034,461 |
Powermylearning Inc New York, NY | $8,303,195 | $9,294,963 |
Software Freedom Conservancy Inc Brooklyn, NY | $6,623,240 | $4,357,006 |
Owasp Foundation Inc Wakefield, MA | $1,369,843 | $2,158,507 |
New York City Foundation For Computer Science Education New York, NY | $1,500,469 | $2,506,361 |
Participatory Culture Foundation Boston, MA | $1,418,302 | $1,710,892 |
Free Software Foundation Inc Boston, MA | $2,824,546 | $1,875,386 |
Open Source Project For A Network Providence, RI | $716,267 | $982,751 |
Entropy Software Foundation Inc Woodbury, NY | $186,783 | $920,000 |
Ethereum Classic Cooperative Llc New York, NY | $5,145,057 | $5,191,092 |
Software In The Public Interest Inc New York, NY | $3,096,266 | $522,719 |