named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Learning Library
Curated collection of activities, lesson plans, coding cards, and videos for educators, families, and children to support creative learning with Scratch
OctoStudio
Mobile coding app developed by MIT for children ages 7-12+ to create animations and games on smartphones and tablets using motion inputs
PBS KIDS ScratchJr
Free version of ScratchJr featuring PBS KIDS characters, enabling children to create stories and games with familiar characters on tablets
Scratch
Block-based visual programming platform for children ages 8-13+ to create and share interactive stories, games, and animations online
Scratch Youth Leadership Lab
Global initiative that empowers young people to take leadership roles in the Scratch community, shaping platform development and fostering civic engagement
ScratchJr
Introductory coding app for younger children (ages 5-7) that uses icon-based blocks to create simple interactive stories and games
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 2 activities
- Distribute offline and mobile coding tools for diverse age groupsOffers the downloadable Scratch App for offline project creation across multiple operating systems, develops ScratchJr—a simplified, icon-based coding app for pre-readers—and supports OctoStudio, a mobile app that enables creation using device sensors and personal media.
- Operate the Scratch platform as a free creative coding environment for childrenProvides a block-based coding platform at scratch.mit.edu where over 150 million young people globally create and share interactive stories, games, and animations in a safe, moderated online environment. Offers free access to all children worldwide, supported by donations.
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Student and User Data Privacy & Security 1 activity
- Conduct research to improve the Scratch platform and community experienceUses aggregated and anonymized user data to evaluate and enhance the Scratch platform and community, ensuring it meets the needs of its global user base.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Host global events to connect educators and inspire youth creativityOrganizes virtual and in-person events that highlight new features, foster global connections among educators, and promote creative expression among children using the Scratch platform.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Run the Scratch Youth Leadership Lab to develop youth skills in creative expression and civic engagementOperates a global initiative that gives young people real roles in the Scratch community, helping them build skills in collaboration, mentoring, creative expression, and civic engagement.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Engage the Scratch community in testing AI-powered featuresInvites members of the Scratch community to test and provide feedback during the development of AI-powered features to ensure they support creative learning.
- Provide educational resources and support for educators and learnersOffers a Learning Library with Scratch-approved activities, lesson plans, worksheets, coding cards, and videos. Provides Teacher Accounts and curated resources to support educators integrating Scratch into learning environments.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$20.01M
Contributions & grants$19.84M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$165K1%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$12.33M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$6.25M
Grants paid out$939K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.68M
Cash$9.63M
Investments$0
Liabilities$580K
Net assets$13.10M
Liquid reserves9.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +128.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Margaret Honey | President and CEO | 40 | $465K |
| Maria Janelli | Chief of Staff | 40 | $282K |
| Kevin Bedeau | Head of Product | 40 | $227K |
| Eric Rosenbaum | Product Director | 40 | $222K |
| Christopher Willis-Ford | Principal Software Engineer | 40 | $216K |
| Tiffany Gagnon | Design Director | 40 | $215K |
| Colby Gutierrez-Kraybill | Principal Software Engineer | 40 | $202K |
| Gerwin Eje | Director of Finance | 40 | $194K |
| Yvette Philip | Past Director of Finance and Admin | 40 | $47K |
board members · 7
- Champika Fernando — Board Member
- Christina Miller — Board Member
- David Siegel — Vice Chair
- Jennifer Lawton — Board Member
- Mitchel Resnick — Board Chair
- Samuel Lerer — Board Member
- Ursula Burns — Board Member
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Boston College Partner — Collaborates through the DevTech Research Group at Boston College on the co-creation of ScratchJr.
- MIT Government — Hosts Scratch's support site under the mitscratch.freshdesk.com domain, indicating an institutional affiliation.
- MIT Media Lab Government — Rooted in decades of research at the MIT Media Lab
- MIT Media Lab Partner — Collaborates with the MIT Media Lab on the development of Scratch and related tools.
- MIT Media Lab Partner — Originally developed Scratch in 2007; transferred to the Scratch Foundation in 2019.
- Our Supporters Partner — Group of organizations and donors whose financial support enables the Scratch Foundation to sustain its programs.
- PBS KIDS Partner — Partners to develop the PBS KIDS ScratchJr app featuring PBS KIDS characters.
- Scratch Network — Scratch Foundation oversees the Scratch platform and brand, embedding it in educational and nonprofit settings globally.
- Scratch Network — Scratch Foundation supports the Scratch platform and community.
strategies · 3
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.
- Creative Learning Through Playful Codingmethodology: creative_learningBy integrating coding with play, self-expression, and hands-on making, Scratch fosters youth development in creativity, problem-solving, and confidence because open-ended creative experimentation enables deeper engagement and learning than structured instruction alone.
- Guided Innovation with Ethical AImethodology: lines_in_the_sand-frameworkBy designing AI features using principles of creativity, equity, and human-centered safety, Scratch ensures emerging technologies support rather than undermine children’s agency and learning because ethical guardrails and participatory design prevent harm while expanding expressive possibilities.
- Youth as Immediate Co-Creatorsmethodology: youth_as_immediate_leadersBy engaging youth as immediate leaders and design partners in the development and governance of the Scratch platform, the organization fosters a more inclusive, creative, and relevant digital learning environment because authentic youth participation strengthens community ownership and innovation.