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CODING IN COLOR

AVONDALE, AZ · EIN 823892077 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE B90 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · codingincolor.net
revenue
$9K
expenses
$8K
net assets
$1K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Providing Educational Resources to Underserved Communities in Computing and Related Fields.

profile · synthesized from sources

CODING IN COLOR is a nonprofit organization that provides computer science education to high school students from underserved communities in Arizona. The organization offers free summer camps, after-school programs, and workshops in coding, AI, and robotics, often in partnership with institutions like the University of Advancing Technology and the Boys and Girls Club of the Gila River Indian Community. Programs emphasize hands-on learning, career exposure, and mentorship to expand access to tech opportunities.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

AI Academy
9-12 week hands-on program for high school students to build foundational skills in artificial intelligence and computer science
AI4Teachers Program
Professional development program for teachers, delivered in partnership with the Million Dollar Teacher Project and funded by the APS Foundation
Day of Compute
Annual event connecting Phoenix Union High School students with hands-on computing workshops and industry professionals
Gila River Summer Camp
Summer coding camp for high school students in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of the Gila River Indian Community
Hackathons and Workshops
Year-round tech events exposing students to STEM careers through coding challenges, mentorship, and project building
UAT Summer Camp
Free week-long summer camp at the University of Advancing Technology where high school students learn coding, AI, and robotics through hands-on projects and career workshops
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • AI & Computer Science Curriculum Development for K-12 6 activities
    • AI and Computer Science Integrated Lessons
      Develops and provides educational lessons that integrate AI concepts into existing classroom learning, teaching foundational concepts of how AI uses data for predictions through activities like snack vote data collection and reinforcing early math skills through sorting activities.
    • AI and Computer Science Integrated Lessons
      Develops and provides teachers with curriculum-connected lessons that introduce computer science and AI concepts using familiar classroom activities, including early math skills and data collection for AI predictions.
    • AI4Teacher's Cohort Program
      Delivers the AI4Teacher's Cohort program, with Cohort 1 at Wilson School District and Cohort 2 launched, to provide computer science education to students.
    • AI4Teacher's Cohort Program
      Delivers the AI4Teacher's Cohort program, with Cohort 1 delivered at Wilson School District and Cohort 2 launched, to provide computer science education to students.
    • Computer Science and AI Integrated Lessons
      Develops and provides teachers with curriculum-connected lessons that introduce computer science and AI concepts using familiar classroom activities, including early math skills and data collection for AI predictions.
    • Teacher Capacity Building in Computer Science
      Provides teachers with curriculum-connected lessons that introduce computer science concepts using familiar classroom activities and delivers AI4Teacher's cohorts, such as Cohort 1 at Wilson School District and Cohort 2.
  • AI and Tech Skills Camps for Youth 5 activities
    • AI Academy Program
      Offers a 9-12 week hands-on program teaching high school students foundational skills in artificial intelligence, ethical reasoning, and real-world applications through project-based learning, culminating in a final project focused on AI innovation. This program operates at Desert Edge High School, Maryvale High School, and Salt River Schools.
    • AI Academy Program
      Operates a 9-12 week hands-on AI Academy program for high school students at Desert Edge High School, Maryvale High School, and Salt River Schools, teaching foundational skills in artificial intelligence, ethical reasoning, and real-world applications through project-based learning, culminating in a final project focused on AI innovation.
    • Computer Science Summer Camps
      Organizes summer camps for high school students in Arizona, including the Gila River Indian Community, focusing on web development, artificial intelligence, robotics, and basic computer programming, where students learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and explore AI concepts, test models, and engage with professors and college readiness seminars.
    • Summer Camps
      Hosts summer camps for high school students in Arizona and the Gila River Indian Community, focusing on web development, artificial intelligence, robotics, and basic computer programming. These camps include hands-on workshops, opportunities to engage with professors, and college readiness seminars.
    • Summer Camps
      Hosts summer camps for high school students in Arizona and the Gila River Indian Community, focusing on web development, artificial intelligence, and robotics, where students learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, explore AI concepts, and engage with professors and college readiness seminars.
  • STEM Showcase & Expo Events 3 activities
    • Computer Science Workshops and Events
      Hosts hackathons, workshops, and other tech-related events, including "Day of Compute" for Phoenix Union High School District students, to expose students to STEM jobs, basic computer programming through project building, robotics challenges, and various computing careers.
    • Workshops and Events
      Organizes hackathons, workshops, and other tech-related events, including "Day of Compute" for Phoenix Union High School District students, to expose students to STEM jobs, basic computer programming, and various computing careers like Software Engineering, AI, and Data Science.
    • Workshops and Tech Events
      Organizes hackathons, workshops, and other tech-related events, such as robotics challenges and "Day of Compute" events, to expose students to STEM jobs and provide hands-on coding, AI, and robotics experiences. These events also include workshops on various computing careers.
  • Advocacy for Responsible AI in Education 1 activity
    • Advocacy for Computer Science Education
      Advocates for the inclusion of computer science courses in high schools.
  • Targeted Educational Scholarships 1 activity
    • Microsoft TechSpark Fellowship
      Selected as a Microsoft TechSpark Fellow for Arizona for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 terms to provide computer science education to students.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • AI and Computer Science Integrated Lessons
      Develops and provides teachers with curriculum-connected lessons that integrate AI and computer science concepts into existing classroom learning, teaching foundational math skills and how AI uses data for predictions.
    • AI4Teacher's Cohort Program
      Delivers the AI4Teacher's Cohort program, including Cohort 1 at Wilson School District and the launch of Cohort 2, to educate teachers on artificial intelligence.
    • Advocacy for Computer Science Education
      Advocates for the inclusion of computer science courses in high school curricula.
    • Computer Science Education and Workshops
      Provides computer science education and workshops in Phoenix, Arizona, for students in marginalized communities, including basic computer programming through project building, workshops on various computing careers, hackathons, and robotics challenges.
    • Computer Science Summer Camps
      Organizes summer camps for high school students in Arizona, including the Gila River Indian Community, focusing on web development, artificial intelligence, robotics, and basic computer programming, where students learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and engage with AI concepts, test models, and explore college life.
    • Day of Compute Event
      Hosts an annual "Day of Compute" event for underserved Phoenix Union High School students, connecting them with hands-on computing workshops and industry professionals.
    • Web Development Certification Program
      Launched a pilot Web Development Certification program at Hope Academy where students learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and software development fundamentals to earn certifications.
    • Web Development Certification Program
      Launched a pilot Web Development Certification program at Hope Academy, where students learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and software development fundamentals to earn certifications.
    • Web Development Certification Program
      Launched a pilot Web Development Certification program at Hope Academy where students earn certifications and learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and software development fundamentals.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$9K
Contributions & grants$9K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$8K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$1K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$1K
4 years on record · 2018–2022 · YoY revenue +4387.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Taylor Deberry Public Relations 4 $3K
Karen Nevarez Program Manager 2 $1K
Kyley Jones Web Developer 2 $1K
board members · 2
  • Lirio Orozco — Director
  • Mauricio Pinon — Director
relationships · 30

who they work with

  • ABC15 Partner — Covered Coding in Color's second annual Day of Compute.
  • APS Foundation Funder — Awarded a grant to support the AI Academy at Desert Edge High School, Maryvale High School, and Salt River Schools, and funded AI4Teacher's Cohort 1.
  • APS Foundation Funder — Awarded a grant to support the AI Academy program.
  • Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy Partner — Presents Arizona's official Gen AI Guidance for K-12 schools on behalf of the Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy.
  • Banner Health Funder — Awarded a grant to bring computer science education to Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Banner Health Funder — Recipient of the Banner Health Community Reinvestment Grant
  • Boeing Partner — Provided guest speakers from the tech industry for the summer camp.
  • Boys & Girls Club of the Gila River Indian Community Partner — Collaborated to host a summer camp introducing students to geometry and Python programming.
  • Boys and Girls Club of the Gila River Indian Community Partner — Partnered to bring computer science summer camps and programs for high school students in 2024.
  • CSTA-Arizona Partner — Encourages teachers to join CSTA-Arizona, the state chapter of the Computer Science Teachers Association, which supports K-12 computer science educators.
  • Desert Edge High School Partner — Hosts the AI Academy program.
  • Hoodline Partner — Covered Coding in Color's second annual Day of Compute.
  • Hope Academy Partner — Partner school for the pilot Web Development Certification program
  • Maryvale High School Partner — Hosts the AI Academy program.
  • Meta Partner — Provided guest speakers from the tech industry for the summer camp.
  • Microsoft Funder — Provided a $50,000 grant as part of the Microsoft TechSpark Fellowship.
  • Microsoft Partner — Collaborating to ensure regional support for underrepresented communities in technology and foster inclusive economic opportunity, job creation, and innovation in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Microsoft Alumni Network Partner — Featured Coding in Color founder Diana Lee Guzman.
  • Microsoft TechSpark Partner — Selected Coding in Color as a TechSpark Fellow, making it the only organization chosen to represent Arizona.
  • Microsoft TechSpark Partner — Selected as a Microsoft TechSpark Fellow for Arizona for 2024-2025 and 2023-2024.
  • Microsoft TechSpark Partner — Working with TechSpark to foster inclusive economic opportunity, job creation, and innovation in Phoenix, Arizona, and receiving a grant to fund a TechSpark Community Engagement Fellow.
  • Million Dollar Teacher Project Partner — Partnered to deliver AI4Teacher's Cohort 1 at Wilson School District.
  • Next Gen Women in Tech Partner — Supported the Day of Compute event.
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Presents Arizona's official Gen AI Guidance for K-12 schools on behalf of Northern Arizona University.
  • SRP Funder — Awarded a grant to launch AI4Teacher's Cohort 2.
  • Salt River Schools Partner — Hosts the AI Academy program.
  • Shipium Partner — Provided guest speakers from the tech industry for the summer camp.
  • University of Advancing Technology Partner — Hosted Coding in Color's 2024 Summer Camp.
  • University of Advancing Technology Partner — Partnered to offer summer coding camps for high school students in Arizona in 2023 and 2024, and hosted Coding in Color's Summer Camp.
  • University of Advancing Technology (UAT) Partner — Hosts the Coding in Color Summer Camp at its campus in Tempe, Arizona, provides dorms, cafeteria services, and security.