named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumni Program
Post-camp support network offering access to internships, hackathons, speaker events, and community spaces. Alumni retain access to curriculum and event updates through a dedicated portal.
CODE-A-BRATION
Free weekend events in cities like New York, Seattle, and Washington, DC, where participants learn to code a full project, present their work, hear from mentors, and engage in community-building activities.
Summer Coding Camp
Free 2-week intensive coding camp for young women and gender expansive youth aged 13–18, offering curricula in web development, data science, and artificial intelligence. No prior coding experience required.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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STEM Education Program Support 1 activity
- Funding and supporting alumni-led tech and STEAM initiativesProvides capacity-building support to alumni to develop and lead technology and STEAM-related projects and organizations, such as apps, workshops, wearables, and nonprofit programs focused on education, health, and cultural identity.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Hosting CODE-A-BRATION and project-based coding eventsHosts free weekend events called CODE-A-BRATION where participants learn to code a full project, present their work, and engage with mentors, providing hands-on experience and community connection.
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K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 1 activity
- Operating free coding camps for underrepresented youthRuns a 2-week flagship coding camp and other coding-intensive programs for young women and gender expansive youth, with a focus on those from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM. The program is free and includes custom curricula in web development, data science, and artificial intelligence.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Providing full scholarships for coding programsOffers full summer scholarships and covers costs for day-long and non-summer coding events, including transportation and technology needs such as shipping laptops to participants, ensuring access for students regardless of financial barriers.
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Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
- Supporting scholar application and onboarding processHosts information sessions and virtual study hall sessions for prospective scholars to learn about Kode With Klossy programs, the application process, and receive support during application, including region-specific and challenge-specific sessions such as for the Apple Swift Student Challenge.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Training and preparing instructional staffProvides comprehensive pre-service training for instructors and hosts info sessions—both live and recorded—for prospective teaching staff to prepare them to lead coding camps and related programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$6.55M
Contributions & grants$6.61M101%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$-65K
expenses
Total expenses$5.44M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$3.71M
Grants paid out$54K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.80M
Cash$5.01M
Investments$2.00M
Liabilities$118K
Net assets$7.68M
Liquid reserves15.5 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -16.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSI IMEOKPARIA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $340K |
| HALLIE SMITH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $315K |
| AWA-JANE GOODWIN | DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION | 40 | $183K |
| TARA TRAN-KENNEDY | DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM & PROGRAM DESIGN | 40 | $179K |
| ASHLEY TERLETZKY | DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $179K |
| BROOKLYN JARMON | CHIEF OF STAFF, CLERK | 40 | $172K |
| JORDAN JENKINS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS | 40 | $170K |
| RYAN DIFALCO | DIRECTOR OF CONTENT AND COMMUNITY | 40 | $148K |
| MADAINN KRALL | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM INITIATIVES | 40 | $128K |
board members · 2
- KARLIE KLOSS — CHAIR
- PENNI THOW — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Apple Partner — Collaborates with Apple on the Swift Student Challenge.
- Apple Partner — Hosts info sessions about the Apple Swift Student Challenge in partnership with Kode With Klossy.
- Bustle Partner — Published an article about Karlie Kloss and her involvement with Kode With Klossy on September 2, 2022.
- CBS Mornings Partner — Covered Kode With Klossy's computer coding camps on February 13, 2023.
- Kode With Klossy Network — Organization hosting scholarship programs and info sessions for aspiring coders.
- Today Partner — Featured Kode With Klossy and a scholar from its coding camp on April 8, 2022.
- Yale School of Medicine Funder — Funded alumna Madeline’s virtual reality project for Indigenous youth mental health.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom as a platform for hosting virtual events and information sessions.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom as the platform for hosting instructor info sessions.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom as the platform for virtual scholar application study hall sessions.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom for hosting virtual events
- supporters, partners and advocates Partner — Collaborates with supporters, partners, and advocates to expand access to tech education for underrepresented genders.
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.
- Alumni Continuation for Long-Term Successmethodology: alumni_continuation_modelBy offering ongoing opportunities like internships, events, and community spaces, the organization supports alumni in sustaining engagement with STEAM, because continued access to networks and professional development pathways compounds initial learning into lasting career advancement.
- Barrier-Free Access Modelmethodology: barrier-free-accessBy removing structural barriers such as cost, lack of devices, transportation, and prior experience, the organization increases equitable access to tech education, because eliminating prerequisites and logistical hurdles enables full participation from underrepresented youth regardless of background.
- Empowerment Through Educationmethodology: empowerment-through-educationBy providing accessible coding education and learning experiences, the organization empowers young women and gender expansive youth to pursue their passions in technology, because engaging underrepresented groups early builds confidence, skills, and long-term participation in STEAM fields.
- Inclusive Educator Recruitmentmethodology: mission-aligned educator recruitmentBy recruiting instructors who are committed to inclusion and empowerment, the organization ensures that learning environments reflect its mission, because educator alignment with values of equity and representation strengthens student agency and program effectiveness.
- Peer and Staff Supported Engagementmethodology: peer_and_staff_supportBy connecting prospective and current scholars with staff and alumni through live information and support sessions, the organization increases engagement and application success, because real-time peer and mentor interaction reduces isolation, builds community, and improves accessibility during critical entry points.