irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $329KAwareness - Outreach and recruitment activities that introduce computer science and technology career pathways to prospective Scholars from access-seeking communities. Methods include school partnerships, hands-on workshops, and community events designed to generate applications and broaden the talent pipeline. We measure program reach, application conversion, and geographic and socioeconomic composition of applicants.
- #2 $566KResearch and Student Services - Employer partnerships, internship placement, and career navigation services that prepare college-age Scholars for entry and advancement in the tech workforce. Services include employer matchmaking and referral to paid internship opportunities, resume and technical interview coaching, certification support and industry office hours, workplace-readiness workshops, and structured post-internship conversion pathways to early-career roles. Program evaluation focuses on internship placement, certification attainment, participant feedback, and is expanding to include conversion-to-hire rates and longitudinal employment outcomes.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumni Services
Ongoing support for graduates including college navigation, career readiness, job placement, and enrichment opportunities to ensure long-term success in tech and higher education.
Awareness Program
Outreach initiative using events, social media, and conferences to expose Black and Latino youth to tech career pathways and recruit applicants for the Summer Intensive.
Summer Intensive
Flagship six-week, free program for rising high school juniors and seniors that teaches web development, entrepreneurial mindset, and professional skills through immersive experiences at tech and financial companies.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 2 activities
- Capacity building for first-generation college studentsSupports first-generation college students, with 55% of its Scholars over age 18 being first in their families to attend college, and 93% of participants enrolling in 2-year or 4-year institutions.
- College access and preparatory servicesDelivers college search support, preparatory services, and events connecting students to computer science majors and professionals to support postsecondary transitions for underserved youth.
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K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 2 activities
- Encouraging computer science education and confidenceBuilds long-term engagement in technology fields, with nearly 82% of graduates planning to major or minor in computer science and over 70% reporting increased confidence in learning programming.
- Tech Exposure and foundational STEM programsOffers free after-school Tech Exposure programs, including virtual coding games and foundational STEM instruction, designed to introduce youth with no prior coding experience to technology fields.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 2 activities
- Mentorship from tech professionalsOffers mentorship to participants through connections with tech professionals across diverse career sectors, integrated into both summer and year-round programs.
- Scholar support and workforce development pipelineOperates a Scholar Portal to track participant progress and connects scholars to internships, jobs, certifications, and events, integrating technical training with long-term career outcomes.
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Tech Skills Training for Underserved Groups 2 activities
- Summer Intensive coding programRuns a free six-week summer coding bootcamp for high school-aged young men of color, teaching computer science, web development, and entrepreneurial skills through project-based learning, with both virtual and in-person components. The program has served up to 160 students annually, with site visits in multiple U.S. cities.
- Tech Pathways and career readiness programsProvides career navigation, technical interview preparation, certification support, and workplace-readiness workshops through its Tech Pathways programs, including a Tech Entrepreneurship Incubator, to prepare students for employment in software engineering, AI, and product development.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Outreach and recruitment for tech pathwaysConducts outreach through school partnerships, hands-on workshops, and community events to recruit students from access-seeking communities into computer science and tech career programs.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Provision of technology access supportProvides financial assistance for laptops and internet access to ensure equitable participation in technical training programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.38M
Contributions & grants$1.32M96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$50K4%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$1.88M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$1.34M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.33M
Cash$1.49M
Investments$0
Liabilities$70K
Net assets$2.26M
Liquid reserves9.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -45.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANNY ROJAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $218K |
| NADINE FRIEDMAN | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $161K |
| ANTHONY J STEWART | Sr. Dr. of Mkt. & Comms. | 40 | $156K |
| Hunter Massey | Dir. of Finance & Operations | 40 | $138K |
board members · 11
- Benny Gonzalez — DIRECTOR
- DJASSI JULIEN — Secretary
- David Velasquez — DIRECTOR
- ED CORDERO — Treasurer
- ELISABETH MASON — DIRECTOR (thru 12/11/2024)
- ELLIOTT BREECE — Secretary (thru 12/11/2024)
- GAVIN LEO-RHYNIE — Chair
- MARCUS MITCHELL — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL WINCHELL — Director
- RAUTZ MARC — Vice Chair
- erica riccobono — director (eff 6/26/2024)
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- CEOs Partner — Engages CEOs in presentations and events to connect students with industry leaders.
- Chatham University Partner — Hosted All Star Code Summer Intensive cohort in Pittsburgh in 2018.
- Cisco Partner — Hosted All Star Code Summer Intensive cohort in 2018.
- General Assembly Partner — Community organization partner supporting All Star Code Scholars with skills, mentorship, and networks.
- Goldman Sachs Partner — Corporate partner supporting All Star Code Scholars with skills, mentorship, and networks.
- Goldman Sachs Partner — Hosted All Star Code Summer Intensive cohort in 2018.
- Google Partner — Corporate partner supporting All Star Code Scholars with skills, mentorship, and networks.
- Google Partner — Multiple board and staff members, including the Board Chair and a Board Director, are employed at Google, indicating a strong organizational partnership.
- Harvey Mudd College Partner — Alumni of All Star Code have attended Harvey Mudd College, and one alumnus (Djassi Julien) is highlighted as a graduate, suggesting a pipeline or partnership relationship.
- Hispanic Federation Partner — Community organization partner supporting All Star Code Scholars with skills, mentorship, and networks.
- JP Morgan Partner — Hosted All Star Code Summer Intensive cohort in 2018.
- JPMorgan Chase Partner — Corporate partner supporting All Star Code Scholars with skills, mentorship, and networks.
- MLB Advanced Media Partner — Hosted All Star Code Summer Intensive cohort in 2018.
- Medidata Partner — Hosted All Star Code Summer Intensive cohort in 2018.
- NBA Foundation Partner — Sports partner supporting All Star Code Scholars with skills, mentorship, and networks.
- Oath Partner — Hosted All Star Code Summer Intensive cohort in 2018.
- Partner institutions Partner — Organizations that partner with All Star Code to access a pipeline of underrepresented tech talent.
- United Partner — Community organization partner supporting All Star Code Scholars with skills, mentorship, and networks.
- University of Pittsburgh Partner — Hosted All Star Code Summer Intensive cohort in Pittsburgh in 2018.
- Year Up Partner — Community organization partner supporting All Star Code Scholars with skills, mentorship, and networks.
- allstarcode.org Network — Official website domain indicating organizational presence and program information dissemination.
- college students majoring in computer science Partner — Connects current students with college students majoring in computer science to support postsecondary transitions.
- designers Partner — Includes designers in events and presentations to expose students to diverse tech roles.
- developers Partner — Invites developers to lead talks and demonstrations for students.
- network of partners Partner — Collaborates with a network of partners to create career access opportunities for program graduates.
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.
- Asset-Based, Community-Integrated Youth Developmentmethodology: asset-based youth developmentBy centering peer community, identity-affirming program design, and belief in youth agency, the organization fosters resilience and leadership in young Black and Latino men because culturally responsive environments combined with technical training produce stronger engagement and long-term outcomes than skills training alone.
- Coding as a Pathway to Belonging and Equitymethodology: coding-as-pathway-to-equityBy using coding education to build both technical proficiency and a sense of belonging in tech, the organization advances equity because when young men of color see themselves as capable contributors to the innovation economy, they are more likely to persist and lead in the field.
- Proof-of-Work Over Credentials for Inclusive Accessmethodology: proof-of-work assessmentBy prioritizing demonstration of skill through portfolios and projects rather than formal credentials or prior experience, the organization lowers barriers to entry and expands opportunity because authentic assessment of ability allows underrepresented talent to prove readiness on their own terms.
- Staged Pipeline Development for Tech Equitymethodology: pipeline-developmentBy combining early exposure, intensive training, and structured career pathways, the organization increases representation of underrepresented youth in the tech sector because a sequenced, supported journey from awareness to employment builds confidence, skills, and access where traditional systems fail.
- Workforce Integration Through Employer Partnershipsmethodology: workforce-integrationBy embedding employer partnerships and internship-to-hire pathways into training, the organization increases career access for underserved youth because direct alignment with industry demand ensures relevance of skills and creates tangible routes to employment.