Byte Back
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 49
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-2061398
Organization Overview
Byte Back is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Byte Back employed 49 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Byte Back 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, Byte Back generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BYTE BACK'S MISSION IS TO CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE BY PROVIDING HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED COMMUNITIES AN EQUITABLE PATHWAY INTO THE DIGITAL ECONOMY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMPUTER FOUNDATIONS - BYTE BACK TEACHES TWO COMPUTER FOUNDATION LEVEL COURSES, HELPING HUNDREDS OF LEARNERS A YEAR GAIN FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS IN TECHNOLOGY. THESE DIGITAL LITERACY COURSES ARE DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WITH NO OR MINIMAL COMPUTER EXPERIENCE AND FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LEARNING MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE. IN 2020, BYTE BACK HAD 210 STUDENT ENROLLMENTS IN 20 COMPUTER FOUNDATIONS COURSES. THESE ADULTS LEARNED TO USE A COMPUTER, INTERNET, EMAIL, WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, AND OUTLOOK. CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH AND PROVIDE THE TRAINING NECESSARY FOR AN ENTRY-LEVEL OFFICE POSITION AND/OR TO SEARCH AND APPLY FOR POSITIONS ON THE INTERNET.
CERTIFICATION - CERTIFICATION CLASSES ARE FREE, INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED COURSES THAT PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A LIVING-WAGE CAREER THAT USES TECHNOLOGY. THEY INCLUDE COMPTIA A+, COMPTIA IT FUNDAMENTALS, AND MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST (MOS). IN 2020, BYTE BACK ENROLLED 269 STUDENTS IN 24 CERTIFICATION COURSES, AND 70 LEARNERS EARNED CERTIFICATIONS.
JOB READINESS AND CAREER SERVICES SUPPORT- BYTE BACK OFFERS CAREER SKILLS SUPPORT TO LEARNERS IN INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED CLASSES. CERTIFICATION STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS WITH BYTE BACK SPECIALISTS TO STRATEGIZE EMPLOYMENT SEARCH NEEDS AND IMPLEMENT CUSTOMIZED JOB SEEKING SUPPORT (E.G. MENTORING, MOCK INTERVIEWS, AND RESUME WRITING). 47 STUDENTS WERE HIRED INTO NEW POSITIONS, AND THEIR ANNUAL INCOME INCREASED BY $20,558, ON AVERAGE, AFTER TAKING CLASSES AT BYTE BACK IN 2020.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melissa Stallings Chief Program Officer | Officer | 40 | $113,300 |
John Crain Treasurer & Interim Finance | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Shanaz Chowdhery Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Desy Osunsade Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Brenda Shelman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bobby Bermudez Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,317,163 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,431,438 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,390 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,748,601 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $51,671 |
| Investment income | $509 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $390 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,818,171 |
| 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. | $126,281 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,897 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,196,193 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,814 |
| Other employee benefits | $85,597 |
| Payroll taxes | $116,212 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $595 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $84,501 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $400,503 |
| Advertising and promotion | $31,567 |
| Office expenses | $117,058 |
| Information technology | $45,385 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $239,296 |
| Travel | $1,144 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,021 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $185,912 |
| Insurance | $20,600 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,764,723 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $234,784 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,127,999 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $469,109 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $37,896 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $447,235 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $50,924 |
| Total assets | $2,367,947 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,502 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $18,000 |
| 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 | $80,576 |
| Other liabilities | $268,397 |
| Total liabilities | $456,475 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,512,129 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $399,343 |
| 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 | $2,367,947 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that Byte Back has recieved totaling $843,137.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: FUNDRAISING AND EVALUATION CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc Owings Mills, MD PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT BYTE BACKS PATHWAY APPROACH TO DIGITAL SKILL TRAINING IN BALTIMORE, GUIDING LOW-INCOME ADULTS TO NEW, LIVING-WAGE CAREERS IN IT AND ADMINISTRATION AS LEARNERS GAIN TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EARN INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS. | $100,000 |
Maryland Philanthropy Network Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: DIGITAL DIVIDE GRANT | $93,000 |
Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON REGION OVER TWO YEARS | $60,000 |
Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON REGION OVER TWO YEARS | $60,000 |
Yelp Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
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