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ALBANY CAN CODE INC
LATHAM, NY · EIN 812893882 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B90 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · albanycancode.org
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$448K
employees
21
volunteers
55
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

ALBANY CAN CODE, INC. WORKS TO BUILD A MORE INCLUSIVE AND VIBRANT TECH TALENT PIPELINE AND TECH SECTOR WORKFORCE IN NEW YORK'S CAPITAL REGION. WE PARTNER WITH STAKEHOLDER EMPLOYERS, EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY TO CREATE PROGRAMS THAT REDUCE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATING IN THE TECH ECONOMY. ULTIMATELY WE WORK TO SHIFT MINDSET ABOUT WHO CAN WORK IN TECHNOLOGY, AND TO CREATE OPEN ACCESS TO PATHWAYS TO JOINING THE TECH ECONOMY. THE ORGANIZATION IS BUILDING CAPACITY FOR THE TECH SECTOR WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Albany Can Code Inc. builds an inclusive tech talent pipeline in New York's Capital Region by reducing barriers to technology careers. The organization partners with employers, educators, and community stakeholders to deliver programs in digital literacy and computer science for K–12 students and adults. It focuses on shifting perceptions about who can work in tech and creating accessible pathways into the tech economy.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $5K
    ALBANY CAN CODE, INC.'S WORK IN K12 EQUIPS ADMINISTRATORS AND EMPOWERS TEACHERS TO GIVE STUDENTS POSITIVE, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES WITH CODING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE. WE PROVIDE ADVISORY SERVICES TO CREATE BOARD, SUPERINTENDENT, BUILDING, AND UNION-LEVEL BUY-IN FOR PRACTICAL, INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS; INCREASE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING ABOUT WORKING IN TECHNOLOGY, ADD INVITE ALL STUDENTS TO CONSIDER PATHWAYS TO CAREERS IN TECHNOLOGY. IN SHORT ALBANY CAN CODE, INC. BRINGS ADVOCACY AND TOOLS SO MORE YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR REGION ARE ENABLED TO "JUMP THE SCREEN" FROM A PASSIVE USER OF TECHNOLOGY, TO A MAKER OF THE SOFTWARE & TOOLS THAT INTERMEDIATES VIRTUALLY EVERY ASPECT OF OUR ECONOMIC FUNCTIONING.
  2. #2 $273K
    COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - OUR VIRTUAL DIGITAL LITERACY COMMUNITY PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO CREATE A BRIDGE FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS TO TAKE THEIR FIRST STEPS TOWARDS CAREERS IN TECHNOLOGY. NOW MORE THAN EVER THIS PROGRAM HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO CAN PARTICIPATE. STUDENTS IN OUR VIRTUAL DIGITAL LITERACY COURSE WILL HAVE A WIDE RANGE OF EXPERIENCES AND COMPETENCIES, RANGING FROM THOSE WHO HAVE USED A COMPUTER FREQUENTLY IN A PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT, TO THOSE WHO HAVE BARELY USED A COMPUTER AND ARE VERY NERVOUS ABOUT DOING SO. THIS CLASS IS INTENDED TO MEET STUDENTS WHEREVER THEY ARE AND HELP THEM MEET THEIR OWN PERSONAL GOALS, WHETHER THAT IS ENTRY INTO OUR WORKFORCE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING COURSES OR OTHER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

K–12 Computer Science Advocacy
Provides advisory services to school boards, superintendents, and teachers to build support for inclusive computer science programs and increase student exposure to coding and tech careers.
Tech Training for Workforce Entry
Delivers instruction in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, and related technologies to prepare individuals for careers in software development and the broader tech economy.
Virtual Digital Literacy Community Program
Offers foundational digital skills training to underserved adults, meeting learners at varying competency levels and preparing them for entry into programming courses or employment.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Tech Skills Training for Underserved Groups 2 activities
    • Deliver virtual and in-person tech training programs for underserved populations
      Offers intensive, hands-on workforce training in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, and digital literacy through 6-week and 12-week virtual cohorts, as well as beginner computer training, to prepare individuals for entry-level tech jobs. Programs are delivered across New York State and New England via local partnerships, with free access provided to 95% of participants.
    • Implement a Buy One, Give One funding model for AI training
      Operates a "Buy One, Give One" model for the AI Essentials course, where each paid enrollment funds free training for another community member, expanding access to AI education.
  • K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 2 activities
    • Run youth-focused coding programs including after-school clubs and summer camps
      Operates after-school clubs in coding, robotics, and game design, as well as immersive summer camps for youth. These programs have reached over 100 classrooms and are part of broader efforts to increase student awareness of technology careers.
    • Support K-12 educators with coding curriculum and professional development
      Provides K-12 teachers with standards-aligned coding curricula, professional development programs, and practical tools to teach digital literacy and computer science. Supports educators in designing learning experiences that foster problem solving and critical thinking.
  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
    • Advance digital equity through public convenings and partnerships
      Hosted the Capital Region Digital Equity Summit in 2023 with the NYS ConnectALL Office, convening community leaders, policymakers, educators, and tech experts to address the digital divide.
  • Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
    • Facilitate educator and employer collaboration networks
      Hosts quarterly employer roundtables to align training with regional hiring needs and facilitates a network for educators to share best practices in teaching coding and digital skills.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Provide career support and employer engagement for tech job placement
      Offers one-on-one resume reviews, hosts virtual employer roundtables and "Albany’s Got Coders!" resume critique sessions, and engages over 225 employers as hiring partners to strengthen the regional tech talent pipeline and support student job placement.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Deliver AI-focused education and public webinars
      Hosts free monthly live webinars on artificial intelligence topics including prompt engineering, AI for research, and large language models, with practical exercises and public access to recordings. Topics include ChatGPT, Ollama, and local AI model comparisons.
    • Expand organizational reach and improve internal operations
      Formalizes student engagement processes from recruitment to alumni tracking, analyzes program data to improve delivery, and uses cross-sector experienced staff to strengthen organizational effectiveness. Expanded operations beyond Albany with the launch of KingstonCanCode in 2020.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.39M
Contributions & grants$969K69%
Program service revenue$425K30%
Investment income$4040%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.32M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$900K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$808K
Cash$259K
Investments$0
Liabilities$360K
Net assets$448K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +49.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANNMARIE LANESEY PAYETTE CEO 40 $124K
board members · 10
  • CHELSEA BELL — DIRECTOR
  • COURTNEY VAN PELT — TREASURER
  • DAVID SCHULTZ — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER WALDEN — DIRECTOR
  • KYLE BISNETT — CHAIRPERSON
  • LISA MCGRATH — DIRECTOR
  • MARY MALONE MCCARTHY — DIRECTOR
  • STEVEN FLENNORY — VICE CHAIRPE
  • TAMI COLE — DIRECTOR
  • TOM KRAMER — SECRETARY
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • AmeriCorps Vista Partner — Hosts AmeriCorps Vista volunteers as part of its team.
  • Capital Region Digital Equity Coalition Coalition — Member of the Capital Region Digital Equity Coalition.
  • Capital Region Digital Equity Coalition Coalition — Member of the coalition working toward digital equity in the region.
  • Employer Advisory Council Coalition — Employer partners participate in an advisory council to shape tech talent development in the region.
  • KingstonCanCode Partner — Expanded programming to Kingston through the KingstonCanCode initiative.
  • NYS ConnectALL Office Partner — Partnered with ALBANY CAN CODE INC to host the Capital Region Digital Equity Summit on March 30, 2023.
  • Oficina para los Nuevos Americanos del Estado de Nueva York Partner — Collaborates on the Immigrants Can Code digital education pilot initiative for newly arrived immigrants in New York State.
  • Siena College Partner — Hosts the Siena VISTA Community & Alumni Engagement Coordinator position and provides benefits including meals, gym/library access, and a bus pass.
  • community Partner — Engages with community organizations to expand access to technology education for underserved populations.
  • community organizations Partner — Collaborate to bring computer science education to youth.
  • educators Partner — Partners with educators to implement inclusive K12 computer science programs and teacher support initiatives.
  • employers Partner — Partners with employers to align training programs with industry demands and create career pathways.
  • hiring partners Partner — Employers connected to graduates for job placement.
  • local schools Partner — Collaborates with local schools to deliver coding programs and meet community needs.
  • local schools Partner — Partners with local schools to host after-school coding clubs, summer camps, and classroom-integrated coding programs
  • local tech leaders Partner — Collaborate to develop industry-aligned curriculum.
  • school districts Partner — Partner to deliver computer science education in K-12 settings.
  • stakeholder employers Partner — Collaborates with employer stakeholders to design programs that reduce barriers to tech workforce participation.
  • workforce organizations Partner — Works with workforce organizations to develop targeted solutions for skill gaps and workforce development.
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.

  • Advocacy for Skills-Based Hiring to Expand Talent Pools
    methodology: skills_based_hiring
    By advocating for hiring practices that prioritize demonstrated skills and nontraditional backgrounds, the organization works to shift employer behavior and expand access to tech careers, because systemic change in hiring norms increases diversity, strengthens teams, and builds a more equitable tech sector.
  • Alumni and Peer Involvement to Strengthen Program Efficacy
    methodology: peer-powered_learning
    By employing program alumni as instructors and integrating them into the support ecosystem, the organization enhances student engagement and program effectiveness, because shared lived experience and relatable role models increase trust, motivation, and persistence among current learners.
  • Equitable Access as a Foundation for Tech Participation
    methodology: equity-through-access
    By ensuring access to digital tools, reliable internet, and supportive learning cultures—especially in K-12 settings—the organization enables underrepresented individuals to overcome structural barriers to tech sector entry, because universal aptitude requires equitable opportunity to flourish.
  • Industry-Aligned Training with Employer Integration
    methodology: workforce-education-employer alignment
    By aligning coding and digital literacy curricula with local employer needs and integrating real-world projects through partnerships, the organization ensures participants gain relevant, in-demand tech skills that increase employability and workforce diversity, because direct employer collaboration bridges the gap between education and job market demands.
  • Learner-Centered, Differentiated Instruction for Inclusive Pathways
    methodology: learner_centered_pathways
    By meeting learners at their current skill level and using differentiated, project-based, and self-paced instruction, the organization supports diverse, nontraditional talent in acquiring tech skills and entering the workforce, because personalized learning increases engagement, retention, and success among underrepresented populations.