Operation Code
Deploy the Future
Operation Code
EIN: 47-4247572
as of September 2024
as of September 09, 2024
Mission
Our mission is to help the military community learn about software development, enter and grow their careers in the tech industry, and deploy the future. We are able to mitigate the risks associated with chronic social isolation, identity post-military service, mental-health issues, unemployment and homelessness through our work. The following programs directly helps bridge the gap for transitioning service members, Veterans and military family members: scholarships for professional development and ongoing skills training; 1:1 and group mentorship; free conference tickets; creating paid Apprenticeship-to-Hire programs with tech enterprises/employers; case management and wraparound services; ongoing in-person chapter events ; and, providing tech workshops and guest speakers.
Ruling year
2016
President, Board of Directors
Mr. Sean Cameron
Executive Director
Ms. Cynthia Kao
Main address
818 SW 3rd Ave #221-1090
Portland, OR 97204 USA
EIN
47-4247572
Employment
Vocational education
Adult education
Population served
Veterans
Families
Military personnel
NTEE code
Employment Training (J22)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Operation Code is committed to being the leading military service organization for members of the military community who want to enter the tech industry. We will deploy our commitment to open source and our tech industry expertise to help veterans, service members and military spouses transition to successful, meaningful careers. Operation Code will lead by helping to solve the nation’s technical talent shortage and fostering a new generation of service-minded tech industry leaders.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Mentoring Program
A program which allows for one on one mentoring as well as peer-to-peer mentoring leveraging Slack, a communication app, helping transitioning military and veterans get questions about code schools, get unstuck in their coding education, and share resources and tips building open source software with some of the most popular programming languages, including Ruby, JavaScript, iOS, and Android.
Coding Scholarships
Scholarships. Operation Code has enabled 8 military veterans travel to/from software engineering conferences, including Ruby on Ales and Signal, to learn more about programming languages, network with their peers, and connect with future employers in the technology industry.
Community
Our Slack community and 19 chapters throughout the country, provide advice to active duty members and their families interested in learning about various tech careers.
Where we work
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of academic scholarships awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Women and girls, LGBTQ people, Military personnel, Veterans, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Coding Scholarships
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Average financial aid award per FTE student
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Coding Scholarships
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of participants who felt that they have been provided with a range of options for future employment
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Military personnel, Veterans, Unemployed people, Women and girls, LGBTQ people
Related Program
Mentoring Program
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Number of members who received 1:1 mentorship
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Operation Code is leading the way to expand opportunities for military veterans and their families. We aim to help veterans learn new skills and build their careers in the fast-growing technology sector. Our team’s mission - led by veterans and other dedicated, passionate volunteers - is to help open doors for our diverse member base through unique program offerings, such as our Software Mentor Program, conference scholarships, and employment services. All of this is made possible by individual donations and corporate partnerships.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Aside from our work on the Hill, we offer many services to the military community and are continuing to expand our offerings as often as possible. First and foremost, our staff works tirelessly to provide mentorship for veterans interested in learning about various tech careers. Dozens of software engineers, product managers, system architects, security engineers, and various other IT professionals act as 1-on-1 mentors to all of our members.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In 2024, our Operation Code family has grown to an impressive 13,514 members, with 100 new faces joining every month and 19 local chapters, including our vibrant Boston chapter! Our mission this year is clear: we're ramping up our open-source programs, offering more scholarships, and expanding our supportive community. We’re doubling down on our efforts because too many of our members still face financial hurdles and other challenges that hold them back.
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
0.85
Months of cash in 2022 info
2.7
Fringe rate in 2022 info
0%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Operation Code
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | -$11,092 |
| As % of expenses | -22.2% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | -$11,412 |
| As % of expenses | -22.7% |
| Revenue composition info | |
|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $45,624 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 100.0% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |
|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $49,858 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% |
| Personnel | 0.0% |
| Professional fees | 38.5% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% |
| Interest | 0.2% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 61.3% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $50,178 |
| One month of savings | $4,155 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $54,333 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Months of cash | 2.7 |
| Months of cash and investments | 2.7 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 0.0 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Cash | $11,113 |
| Investments | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 22.2% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $45,624 |
| Total net assets | $45,624 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Material data errors | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
President, Board of Directors
Mr. Sean Cameron
Sean Cameron is the current Board President/Chair for Operation Code as of February 2021. Previously he served from October 2019-January 2021 as Board Secretary. A US Navy Veteran from Northern California. Sean originally specialized in electronics. He later crossed into various disciplines including network engineering, information security, and Product Management. Currently he serves in a client facing role at a small consulting firm in Southern California. His interests include reading, long walks, and the study of language (Rust, R, Python, French, & Spanish, in no particular order).
Executive Director
Cynthia Kao
Cynthia Kao is the Executive Director of Operation Code, founder and CEO of Rebirth Innovation, a health-tech startup focused on building workplace resilience and reducing burnout. She is also a documentary filmmaker, the co-host of the Veteran Founder Podcast and a contributing writer at Forbes Magazine. She served in the U.S. Air Force as a Public Affairs Specialist and spent the first 15 years of her career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Cynthia now calls Washington, D.C. home and enjoys advocating for mental-health awareness, photography, cooking and spending time with her three grown children and her Russian Blue kitten named Chairman Meow.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
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Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
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Board of directorsas of 06/20/2024
Board of directors data
Mr. Sean Cameron
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Term: 2021 -
David Reis
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Sean Cameron
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Kelly MacLeod
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Cynthia S. Kao
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Ali Taylor-Cipolla
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Alex Wu
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Alex Bituin
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Mike Roberts
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