About
Code.org is a Seattle-based education nonprofit launched in 2013 by twin brothers Hadi and Ali Partovi. In 2025 the organization announced that "Code.org has become CodeAI," a rebrand reflecting an expanded focus on artificial intelligence education alongside computer science. Its vision is that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science (CS) as part of their core K-12 education, and its work is framed around "digital fluency for every student, in every classroom."
Mission
The organization is dedicated to the vision that every student in every school can learn AI and computer science as part of core K-12 education, helping students "understand, direct, question, and create with technology." It argues that "the gap between students who just use technology and students who understand it is becoming the new opportunity gap."
What they do
- Provide free K-12 curriculum across computer science, AI science (including machine learning and its ethical questions), and data science, with open-source materials licensed under Creative Commons
- Run the Hour of AI (formerly the Hour of Code), the global campaign that has given millions of students the chance to write their first line of code
- Train teachers through professional development and professional learning programs
- Build tools and platforms for classroom use
- Advocate for education policy; the organization reports policy support for digital fluency standards in all 50 U.S. states
History
Code.org launched in 2013, founded by Hadi and Ali Partovi. The organization later rebranded as CodeAI to reflect its expanded focus on AI education, while continuing to operate at code.org.
Scale and impact
Figures published by the organization:
- 150M+ students reached
- 3M+ teachers engaged
- 2B+ hours of learning on its coursework
- Students engaged in 190 countries
- Half of its student users identify as belonging to a group underrepresented in tech
Financials
According to IRS Form 990 data on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Code.org (EIN 46-0858543), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, reported total revenue of $25,176,713, total expenses of $31,852,193, and total assets of $68,065,998 for its most recent fiscal year (ending in 2025). Contributions made up about 89.9% of revenue, with investment income contributing 9.4%.
Governance
Co-founder Hadi Partovi serves as board chair (with no reported salary, per the organization's IRS filing). The organization's website lists Karim Meghji as CEO.