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Dev Mission

EIN 82-1292686 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Train untapped young adults ages 16-24 for careers in the Tech industry so we can build wealth and prosperity in local diverse communities.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
17.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
17
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$185,001, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 103% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    0 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 April 30, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $614,928 spent. Pre-Apprenticeship Program: Our goal is to provide untapped young adults ages 18-24 with the support they need to pursue tech opportunities. We equip participants with the necessary hardware, coding skills, and critical tools to help them prepare for careers in tech, especially for those from underserved communities. We connect participants to valuable experiences such as apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing opportunities, mentors, and scholarships to further their careers in the tech industry. The program spans 12 weeks, and upon completion, each participant receives a $1,100 educational stipend, a MacBook computer, and a Certificate of Completion from Dev/Mission and the DAS. Each participant is paired with a tech mentor for six months, meeting once per month to discuss career advancement opportunities and provide personalized advice on pursuing a career in tech. Participants are also eligible to join our employment pathways, where they can earn up to $20.00 per hour as interns. The program runs three sessions per year: Summer, Fall, and Spring.
  2. $321,571 spent. Community Technology Ambassador (CTA) Program: The CTA Program offers affordable housing communities in San Francisco direct tech support, basic digital literacy workshops and computer distribution. Residents of neighborhoods partnered with the CTA program will receive a CTA intern at their location to assist with technical support, troubleshooting, and digital literacy training all completely free of charge. The program operates year-round.
  3. $58,487 spent. STEAM Hub: The STEAM Hub is an open lab space designed to engage K-12 from low-income families in both formal and informal activities focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). The program offers designated open hours for the exploration of STEAM activities, as well as formal workshops and training facilitated by industry partners and recent Dev/Mission boot camp program graduates. The program runs during the summer session.
  4. $50,925 spent. Digital Music Lab Program: The Digital Music Lab Program engages at-risk youth ages 14 to 21 in hands-on, experiential learning while fostering critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving skills, and real-world applications. Participants receive a stipend for their involvement in the program, and upon graduation, they are awarded a laptop, microphone, and software to continue exploring what they have learned. The program runs during the summer session.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, 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 April 2025.

    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 2017.

    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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