irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.60MCONFERENCES AND SEMINARS- CONFERENCES AND OTHER EVENTS PROVIDE THE SPACE TO BRING TOGETHER MEMBERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND SCHOLARS TO DISCUSS COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES AND TO LEARN ABOUT THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY, RESOURCES, AND GROUND BREAKING RESEARCH.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Amplifying Social Impacts of Computing Standards (ASICS)
Initiative supported by the Kapor Foundation to integrate equity and social impact into computer science standards and teaching practices.
CSTA PK–12 Computer Science Standards
Framework defining core concepts and practices in computer science education for grades K–12, developed with input from educators, researchers, and policymakers to support equitable and high-quality instruction.
Conferences and Seminars
Professional events that bring together computer science educators, community leaders, and scholars to discuss challenges and opportunities in CS education, share resources, and learn about emerging research and technologies.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 5 activities
- Conducts research to inform computer science education standards and pathwaysConducts research studies and projects such as the Reimagining CS Pathways initiative to define foundational content and learning progressions, including comparative analyses of standards, literature reviews, curriculum alignment, and development of AI learning priorities, to guide the evolution of K–12 computer science education.
- Develops and maintains PK–12 Computer Science StandardsCreates, updates, and publishes the CSTA PK–12 Computer Science Standards to define student learning outcomes and guide instruction from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, with recent revisions including integration of AI concepts and alignment with the K–12 Computer Science Framework. The standards are developed through teacher-led processes and include progressions across grade bands and connections to other subject areas.
- Integrates AI education into K–12 computer science standardsEmbeds artificial intelligence learning outcomes into the CSTA PK–12 Computer Science Standards, including tagging AI-related standards, defining AI as a high school specialty area, and supporting student understanding of AI mechanisms, ethical implications, and societal impacts.
- Produces instructional resources and implementation guidance for CS standardsProvides vetted classroom resources, illustrative examples (both unplugged and computer-based), and guidance on vertical alignment across grade levels to support effective implementation of the CSTA Computer Science Standards. Also identifies interdisciplinary connections to science, mathematics, and English language arts.
- Provides direct instruction on computing ethics and societal impacts for studentsEngages students in analyzing real-world computing issues such as biased algorithms, surveillance, environmental impacts, and data privacy; teaches critical evaluation of digital tools, hands-on investigation of AI bias, and integration of ethical values into software design, with age-appropriate curricula from elementary through high school levels.
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Teacher Professional Development 3 activities
- Issues digital certificates for completed professional learningProvides signed digital certificates to educators upon completion of professional development programs, with specific hour requirements ranging from 4 to 8 hours, as part of credentialing and recognition for ongoing learning in computer science education.
- Produces and distributes a weekly newsletter for computer science educatorsSupports computer science teachers with practical learning resources and updates through a regularly distributed newsletter.
- Provides professional development for computer science educatorsOffers a range of online and in-person professional development courses for computer science teachers, including multi-week programs and shorter learning modules, often resulting in signed digital certificates. Topics include equity and inclusion, cybersecurity instruction, and strategies for creating inclusive classrooms, with access provided for specific time periods and completion requirements.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Organizes conferences and seminars for computer science education stakeholdersHosts and convenes conferences and seminars that bring together educators, community leaders, and scholars to discuss current and emerging issues in computing, technology, and research, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of computer science education.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provides free online certification prep course for membersOffers CSTA members free access to the WeTeach_CS Certification Prep course through a partnership, supporting educators in preparing for computer science teaching certification.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.95M
Contributions & grants$8.30M83%
Program service revenue$1.38M14%
Investment income$241K2%
Other revenue$31K
expenses
Total expenses$10.02M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$3.11M
Grants paid out$264K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.39M
Cash$6.52M
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.56M
Net assets$5.83M
Liquid reserves7.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAKE BASKIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $408K |
| BRYAN J TWAREK | HEAD, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | 40 | $183K |
| MICHELLE BURTON | DIRECTOR, PROGRAM OPERATIONS | 40 | $180K |
| SHAINA GLASS | DIRECTOR, EDUCATION | 40 | $156K |
| HONNA GEORGE | CFOO | 40 | $151K |
board members · 13
- ABIGAIL JOSEPH — CHAIR-ELECT
- ANDREA WILSON VAZQUEZ — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW MCGETTRICK — DIRECTOR
- CARLA NEELY — DIRECTOR
- CHARITY FREEMAN — CHAIR
- DELMAR WILSON — DIRECTOR
- EDGE ANGELES — DIRECTOR
- JACQUELINE RUSSELL — DIRECTOR
- KIMBERLY CHOPP — DIRECTOR
- LAUREN BRICKER — DIRECTOR
- RACHEL PAULEY — DIRECTOR
- RUDY ESCOBAR — DIRECTOR
- YOLANDA LOZANO — TREASURER
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- ACM Partner — Collaborated on early model curricula for computer science education published in 2003 and 2006.
- AI Priorities for All K–12 Students Network — Aligns AI content in the CSTA PK–12 Standards with learning outcomes from AI Priorities for All K–12 Students.
- AI4K12 Partner — Co-developed AI Learning Priorities for All K–12 Students in 2025 to inform the standards revision.
- Amazon Partner — Provided support for the development of the 2026 CSTA PK–12 Standards.
- Association for Computing Machinery Partner — Provided support for the development of the 2026 CSTA PK–12 Standards.
- CSTA Network — Developer and steward of the PK–12 Computer Science Standards
- CYBER.ORG Partner — Incorporated K–12 Cybersecurity Standards developed by CYBER.ORG into the standards revision process.
- Coursera Partner — Partners with Coursera to deliver the online professional development course.
- Coursera Partner — Platform partner for delivering the online professional development course.
- Curriculum providers Partner — Works with curriculum providers who use the Standards to develop or refine computer science curriculum and instructional tools.
- Data Science 4 Everyone Partner — Used K–12 Data Science Learning Progressions from Data Science 4 Everyone (2025) to inform the standards.
- Google Partner — Provided support for the development of the 2026 CSTA PK–12 Standards.
- IACE Partner — Collaborated on comparative analyses of state and global CS education standards in 2024 and 2025.
- Interaction Design Foundation Partner — Referenced IDF resources in shaping the Human-Centered Design practices of the CSTA Standards.
- International Technology and Engineering Educators Association Partner — Collaborated with ITEEA in developing the Inclusive Collaboration practices within the CSTA Standards.
- Kapor Foundation Partner — Supported the Amplifying Social Impacts of Computing Standards (ASICS) initiative.
- K–12 Computer Science Framework Partner — Aligned the 2017 and 2026 CSTA Standards with the K–12 Computer Science Framework to strengthen coherence in CS education.
- Learning for Justice Partner — Referenced Learning for Justice's Social Justice Standards in developing the Inclusive Collaboration practices of the CSTA Standards.
- Microsoft Partner — Provided support for the development of the 2026 CSTA PK–12 Standards.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Partner — Drew from NIST guidelines in developing the Human-Centered Design practices within the CSTA Standards.
- National Q–12 Education Partnership Partner — Integrated the QISE K–12 Framework (2023) from the National Q–12 Education Partnership into the standards development.
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills Partner — Used the Framework for 21st Century Learning as a source for developing Inclusive Collaboration practices in the CSTA Standards.
- Professional development (PD) providers Partner — Collaborates with PD providers who use the Standards to design professional learning programs for computer science teachers.
- Schools of education Partner — Partners with schools of education that use the Standards to prepare pre-service teachers to teach foundational computer science.
- State leaders Partner — Collaborates with state leaders who use the Standards to adopt and revise state CS standards, teacher certification, and other CS education policy decisions.
- U.S. National Science Foundation Government — Provided funding for the development of the 2026 CSTA PK–12 Standards under Awards No. 2444214, 2417779, 2311746, and 2118453.
- UX Design Institute Partner — Used materials from the UX Design Institute in developing the Human-Centered Design practices of the CSTA Standards.
- WeTeach_CS Partner — Partner organization providing access to the Certification Prep course for CSTA members.
- WestEd Partner — Collaborated on the development of the 2026 CSTA PK–12 Standards.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Equity-Centered, Inclusive Computer Science Educationmethodology: equity-centered designBy integrating equity, ethics, and inclusive collaboration into computer science education, CSTA ensures broader access and relevance for all learners, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups, because diverse teams and equitable practices produce more responsible and innovative technological solutions.
- Flexible, Practice-Based Professional Development with Peer Collaborationmethodology: flexible-interactive professional developmentBy designing self-paced, interactive online professional learning that includes peer collaboration and classroom-applicable activities, CSTA supports deep, sustained educator engagement and effective implementation of inclusive and innovative CS teaching practices.
- Human-Centered, Sociotechnical Approach to Computing Educationmethodology: sociotechnical approachBy teaching computer science as a human-designed, data-driven, and socially embedded practice, CSTA helps students critically assess bias and ethics in technology and see themselves as shapers of computing, because understanding technology’s societal impacts leads to more responsible and creative engagement.
- Professional Community to Reduce Educator Isolationmethodology: professional_community_supportBy building a national professional community, CSTA reduces isolation among computer science teachers—especially those who are the only CS specialist in their school—and increases retention and effectiveness through peer support and shared practice.
- Research-Grounded, Community-Generated Standards Developmentmethodology: research-groundedBy developing national computer science standards through a research-grounded and community-generated process that includes educators, students, parents, and industry, CSTA ensures the standards are both pedagogically sound and responsive to real-world needs, leading to broader adoption and effective implementation.