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Girls Who Code is a nonprofit that closes the gender gap in technology by giving teenage girls free access to coding education through summer camps, after-school clubs, and college programs. Their programs run in schools and community settings and are funded by partnerships with corporations and foundations, allowing them to offer activities at no cost to participants. The programs work by connecting girls with mentors and peers in a collaborative learning environment, plus providing teachers with ready-made lesson plans and activities to extend coding topics beyond the club. The organization differentiates itself through a targeted focus on girls, its large network of more than 8,500 programs worldwide, and its sponsorship-driven model that funds free access and broader outreach (for example, brand partnerships and media campaigns). Its ultimate goal is to build the world’s largest pipeline of future female engineers and reshape the image of what a programmer looks like and does.
About Girls Who Code
Industries
Social Impact
Education
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$7.1M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2020
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- S&P Global Foundation grants $2.5 million over five years starting September 2024.
- Reached 670,000 students since 2012, with 218,000 alumni now college or career-aged.
- Corporate partners like RTX, Deloitte, and Synchrony sponsor at $500K-$999K levels.
What critics are saying
- Black Girls Code erodes market share among diverse demographics within 12-18 months.
- Code.org's 60 million students dilute gender-specific sponsorships in 6-12 months.
- Sexual harassment lawsuits against leadership trigger RTX and Deloitte withdrawals in 6-12 months.
What makes Girls Who Code unique
- Girls Who Code pairs intensive robotics, web design, and mobile development with top female engineer mentorship.
- Over 8,500 worldwide programs including clubs, summer immersions, and college loops exclusively for girls.
- Launched in 2012 targeting NYC boroughs, expanding to Detroit, San Francisco, and San Jose by 2013.
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Total Funding
$7.1M
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Parental Leave
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Company News
Chaos x G2: join the campaign to shape tech's future. This December, your voice can spark real change. CGPress has partnered with G2 and Girls Who Code to turn your product experience into meaningful impact. From December 5 to December 31, every verified review of Enscape, V-Ray, or Corona on G2 will result in a $50 donation made together with G2 to support Girls Who Code. Why Girls Who Code? According to Girls Who Code, in 1995, women made up 37% of computer scientists. Today, that number has fallen to around 24%. Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology by creating opportunities and community for girls, young women, and non-binary students. They've already reached more than 580,000 individuals worldwide, with over 50% coming from historically underrepresented groups. How you can help It's simple: | Leave a review of Enscape on G2 | Leave a review of V-Ray on G2 | Leave a review of Corona on G2 Your feedback doesn't just help others choose the right tools; this month, it also helps expand access to coding education and empowers the next generation of innovators.
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S&P Global Foundation, the philanthropic arm of S&P Global, has announced $5 million in grants to Girls Who Code and Conservation International.
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About Girls Who Code
Industries
Social Impact
Education
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$7.1M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2020
Girls Who Code is Hiring for 3 Jobs on Simplify!
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