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Code Savvy

EIN 46-3760347 · St Louis Park, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INTERRUPT AND COUNTERACT EXISTING GENDER, RACIAL, AND ECONOMIC GAPS IN COMPUTING BY EQUIPPING YOUTH AND EDUCATORS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND SUPPORT TO CREATE WITH TECHNOLOGY.

Income
$408,154
Spending
$578,854
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
3
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$13,558, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $183,601 spent. CODE SAVVY EDUCATOR PROGRAMS: IN 2024, WE CONTINUED OUR IMPACT BY DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING TO HUNDREDS OF EDUCATORS ACROSS MINNESOTA. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF CURRICULA, PERSONALIZED COACHING, AND TARGETED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, WE STRENGTHENED SUPPORT FOR BOTH INDIVIDUAL EDUCATORS AND SCHOOLS STATEWIDE. OUR EDUCATOR-FOCUSED PROGRAMS INCLUDED VIRTUAL EVENING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS, OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH CODE.ORG'S PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM, THE LEA COHORT, AND THE COACHING FOR EQUITY PROGRAM. THESE INITIATIVES EQUIPPED EDUCATORS WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO CREATE INCLUSIVE, ENGAGING, AND EQUITABLE COMPUTER SCIENCE LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR THEIR STUDENTS. CODE SAVVY EDUCATOR PROGRAMS: IN 2024, WE CONTINUED OUR IMPACT BY DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING TO HUNDREDS OF EDUCATORS ACROSS MINNESOTA. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF CURRICULA, PERSONALIZED COACHING, AND TARGETED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, WE STRENGTHENED SUPPORT FOR BOTH INDIVIDUAL EDUCATORS AND SCHOOLS STATEWIDE. OUR EDUCATOR-FOCUSED PROGRAMS INCLUDED VIRTUAL EVENING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS, OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH CODE.ORG'S PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM, THE LEA COHORT, AND THE COACHING FOR EQUITY PROGRAM. THESE INITIATIVES EQUIPPED EDUCATORS WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO CREATE INCLUSIVE, ENGAGING, AND EQUITABLE COMPUTER SCIENCE LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR THEIR STUDENTS.
  2. $23,212 spent. CODE SAVVY EXPERIENCE: IN 2024, OUR EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO EXPAND ACCESS TO COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION ACROSS THE STATE. WE EXPANDED THE BYTE-SIZED CHALLENGE, INTRODUCING THE PROGRAM TO EDUCATORS AT FOUR NEW SCHOOLS WHILE CONTINUING TO SUPPORT PAST PARTICIPANTS. TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY, WE LAUNCHED THE CURRICULUM IN SOMALI AND HMONG, ENSURING STUDENTS FROM THESE COMMUNITIES COULD ENGAGE WITH THE MATERIAL IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGES. EDUCATORS IN NEED RECEIVED MICRO:BITS, AND WE INTRODUCED A COMPETITION COMPONENT, ALLOWING STUDENTS TO SUBMIT PROJECTS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES - FURTHER ENHANCING ENGAGEMENT AND EXCITEMENT AROUND THE CHALLENGE. THE TECHNOVATION GIRLS MN PROGRAM SAW INCREDIBLE PARTICIPATION, WITH 37 TEAMS COMPRISING 105 GIRLS MENTORED BY 52 INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. NOTABLY, 72% OF PARTICIPANTS WERE NEW TO THE PROGRAM. FIFTEEN TEAMS EARNED STATE- LEVEL RECOGNITION, RECEIVING CODE SAVVY-BRANDED STANLEY MUGS - A FAVORITE AMONG PARTICIPANTS. ONE TEAM ACHIEVED REGIONAL RECOGNITION FOR DEVELOPING AN APP TO SUPPORT SENIORS IN NURSING HOMES AND THEIR FAMILIES. CODE SAVVY EXPERIENCE: IN 2024, OUR EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO EXPAND ACCESS TO COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION ACROSS THE STATE. WE EXPANDED THE BYTE-SIZED CHALLENGE, INTRODUCING THE PROGRAM TO EDUCATORS AT FOUR NEW SCHOOLS WHILE CONTINUING TO SUPPORT PAST PARTICIPANTS. TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY, WE LAUNCHED THE CURRICULUM IN SOMALI AND HMONG, ENSURING STUDENTS FROM THESE COMMUNITIES COULD ENGAGE WITH THE MATERIAL IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGES. EDUCATORS IN NEED RECEIVED MICRO:BITS, AND WE INTRODUCED A COMPETITION COMPONENT, ALLOWING STUDENTS TO SUBMIT PROJECTS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES - FURTHER ENHANCING ENGAGEMENT AND EXCITEMENT AROUND THE CHALLENGE. THE TECHNOVATION GIRLS MN PROGRAM SAW INCREDIBLE PARTICIPATION, WITH 37 TEAMS COMPRISING 105 GIRLS MENTORED BY 52 INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. NOTABLY, 72% OF PARTICIPANTS WERE NEW TO THE PROGRAM. FIFTEEN TEAMS EARNED STATE- LEVEL RECOGNITION, RECEIVING CODE SAVVY-BRANDED STANLEY MUGS - A FAVORITE AMONG PARTICIPANTS. ONE TEAM ACHIEVED REGIONAL RECOGNITION FOR DEVELOPING AN APP TO SUPPORT SENIORS IN NURSING HOMES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $179,476 spent. CODE SAVVY EXPLORE: OUR CODE EXPLORERS PROGRAM INTRODUCED A SERIES OF HACKATHONS AT NEW LOCATIONS, ENGAGING STUDENTS IN AI ENGINEERING DESIGN WHILE BUILDING THEIR SKILLS IN PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES, CODING PLATFORMS, AND UX DESIGN. THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES, CODE SAVVY CONTINUED TO INSPIRE AND EQUIP STUDENTS WITH CRITICAL STEM SKILLS, FOSTERING INNOVATION AND INCLUSIVITY IN TECHNOLOGY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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