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Kode With Klossy Inc

EIN 83-3160675 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KODE WITH KLOSSY CREATES LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG WOMEN AND GENDER EXPANSIVE YOUTH. OUR PROGRAMS IGNITE A SPARK THAT FUELS OUR SCHOLARS' AGENCY TO PURSUE THEIR PASSIONS IN A TECH-DRIVEN WORLD.

Income
$6.5 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
15.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
152
Highest pay
$339,682, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (1)
  1. $4.5 million spent. KODE WITH KLOSSY IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT AIMS TO INSPIRE MEMBERS OF THE FEMALE AND FEMME/NON-BINARY COMMUNITY TO DISCOVER AND PURSUE THEIR INTERESTS IN TECHNOLOGY. KODE WITH KLOSSY PROVIDES THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH A COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE THAT PROMOTES ITS COMMUNITY MEMBERS' CONFIDENCE AND ACCESS TO IMPORTANT NETWORKING AND SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES. KODE WITH KLOSSY IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EXEMPT PURPOSES, AND AS DESCRIBED IN MORE DETAIL BELOW, KODE WITH KLOSSY FURTHERS ITS PURPOSES BY (1) EMPOWERING AND ASSISTING YOUNG ADULTS IN A TECH DRIVEN-WORLD, (2) PROMOTING INCLUSIVITY-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING, AND (3) PROVIDING DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES IN TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES FOR ITS GENDER-MARGINALIZED COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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