Nonprofit · EIN 81-4978877
REWRITING THE CODE INC
Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27705
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,736,832 | $6,036,500 | -$2,299,668 | $7,040,210 | $553,456 | $6,486,754 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $10,094,541 | $5,098,273 | $4,996,268 | $9,479,586 | $1,034,379 | $8,445,207 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,562,332 | $3,337,412 | $1,224,920 | $4,479,364 | $1,069,016 | $3,410,348 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $457,522
- Program service revenue
- $3,273,892
- Investment income
- $5,418
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $479,209
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,143,184
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,945,588
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $32,370
- Accounting fees
- $109,335
- Travel
- $339,255
- Depreciation
- $1,707
- Program services (functional)
- $3,225,330
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,951,904
- Fundraising (functional)
- $859,266
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,479,586
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,040,210
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $553,456
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,486,754
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $453
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,144,741
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,746,182
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,740,572
- Gross receipts
- $3,736,832
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 550
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- DE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN HARNETT | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $406,125 | $9,740 |
| LUCILLE TASKER | VP, DATA & TECHNOLOGY Key employee | 40 | $164,500 | $9,652 |
| MONIQUE PEREZ | VP, PARTNERSHIPS Key employee | 40 | $170,000 | $3,919 |
| KRISTIN AUSTIN | VP, CULTURE & SOCIAL IMPACT Key employee | 40 | $159,500 | $9,962 |
| JADE BARRICELLI | SVP, MEMBER PROGRAMS Officer | 40 | $156,000 | $9,757 |
| OWEN ASTRACHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY DOAKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROZ FRANCUZ-HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MYRA GUPTA | EXECUTIVE COMMITEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LEAH D HOUDE | CHAIR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCELYN LAI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER LANGE | EXECUTIVE COMMITEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYKAY WELLS | EXECUTIVE COMMITEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA FURNESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARE GIFFIN-PASCOE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN HARNETT | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $300,000 | $11,211 |
| KRISTIN AUSTIN | VICE PRESIDENT, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY Key employee | 40 | $155,000 | $9,763 |
| JADE BARRICELLI | SVP OF MEMBER PROGRAMS Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $150,000 | $9,858 |
| ERICA CRUTCH | VICE PRESIDENT, PARTNER ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,000 | $9,617 |
| LUCILLE TASKER | SENIOR DIRECTOR DATA & ANA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,500 | $8,759 |
| CHRISTY AUGSBURGER | SENIOR DIRECTOR, MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,000 | $3,342 |
| OWEN ASTRACHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE ATLEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY DOAKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROZ FRANCUZ-HARRIS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT FUENTES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MYRA GUPTA | EXECUTIVE COMMITEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LEAH D HOUDE | EXECUTIVE COMMITEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCELYN LAI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER LANGE | EXECUTIVE COMMITEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYKAY WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANAIS LAWSON | EARLY CAREER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE WANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARE GIFFIN- PASCOE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN HARNETT | FOUNDER & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $320,000 | $8,200 |
| JADE BARRICELLI | SVP OF MEMBER EXPERIENCE, SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $154,750 | $4,629 |
| KRISTIN AUSTIN | VP OF I.D.E.A.S Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,750 | $4,225 |
| ERICA CRUTCH | VP, PARTNER ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,500 | $4,177 |
| LUCILLE TASKER | SENIOR DIRECTOR DATA & ANALYSIS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,333 | $4,103 |
| OWEN ASTRACHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE ATLEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY DOAKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROZ FRANCUZ-HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT FUENTES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MYRA GUPTA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LEAH D HOUDE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCELYN LAI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER LANGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYKAY WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANAIS LAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE WANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2401 CRANFORD RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-1011
- In care of
- % SUSAN HARNETT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SUSAN HARNETT, 2401 CRANFORD ROAD, DURHAM, NC 27705
- Signed the 990
- SUSAN HARNETT, FOUNDER AND CEO
- Phone
- (919) 818-2536
- Website
- HTTP://REWRITINGTHECODE.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- SORREN INC
Mission
REWRITING THE CODE IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND EARLY-CAREER WOMEN IN TECH. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE LEARNING AND CAREER-FOCUSED DEVELOPMENT, WE FOSTER BELONGING, CHAMPION OPPORTUNITY, AND EQUIP FUTURE INNOVATORS WITH THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND CONNECTIONS TO THRIVE, RESHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY.
Program accomplishments
- GENERAL PROGRAMMING: REWRITING THE CODE HOSTED 335 EVENTS & PROGRAMS ATTENDED BY 8,000+ MEMBERS, AWARDED $13,850 IN CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS. RTC ALSO AWARDED 1,024 NEETCODE AND LEETCODE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS TO SUPPORT MEMBERS IN THEIR JOB AND INTERNSHIP SEARCHES. 78% OF MEMBERS REPORT THAT RTC HAS POSITIVELY IMPACTED THEIR STUDENT EXPERIENCE OR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $2,542,538 · revenue $2,580,819
- THE RTC FUTURE OF TECH FUND IS A $1.5M COLLABORATIVE FUND BETWEEN GOLDMAN SACHS AND REWRITING THE CODE THAT INVESTS IN DEGREE COMPLETION FOR UNDERGRAD WOMEN IN COMPUTING FACING FINANCIAL OBSTACLES TO GRADUATION. IN 2025 WE AWARDED $416,427 (INCLUDING UK AWARDS CONVERTED TO USD) TO 170 MEMBERS.Expenses $218,976 · revenue $222,273
- THE 25 TO F.I.N.I.S.H. INSTITUTE GUIDED BLACK, LATINA, AND NATIVE/INDIGENOUS COMPUTER SCIENCE WOMEN IN THE CLASS OF 2025 THROUGH A SENIOR-YEAR JOURNEY THAT INTEGRATED THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL IDENTITIES, FOSTERING AGENCY, BELONGING, AND PERSISTENCE IN TECH. LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER 2024, THE INAUGURAL PROGRAM ENGAGED 80 COLLEGE SENIORS ACROSS NEW YORK CITY, BOSTON, AND WASHINGTON, DC. PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED BI-MONTHLY VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOCUSED ON THE F.I.N.I.S.H. PILLARS: FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE, IDENTITY EXPLORATION, NETWORK EXPANSION, INSPIRATION, SOFTWARE SKILLS, AND HEALTH & WELLNESS.Expenses $442,143 · revenue $448,800
- THE UNITE & IGNITE SUMMIT WAS HELD IN MARCH 2025 - A MULTI-DAY EVENT WITH IN-PERSON CELEBRATIONS AND A VIRTUAL SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTING EARLY-CAREER WOMEN IN TECH. ACROSS 15 INDIVIDUAL EVENTS, OVER 700 MEMBERS JOINED LEARNING TRACKS AND NETWORKED WITH COMPANY PARTNERS.Expenses $21,673 · revenue $22,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-4978877
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,040,210
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,736,832
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,736,832 | $6,036,500 | $7,040,210 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $10,094,541 | $5,098,273 | $9,479,586 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,562,332 | $3,337,412 | $4,479,364 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,215,571 | $2,565,113 | $4,033,394 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-4978877).
Questions about REWRITING THE CODE INC
- What is the EIN of REWRITING THE CODE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REWRITING THE CODE INC is 81-4978877.
- Is REWRITING THE CODE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to REWRITING THE CODE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REWRITING THE CODE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of REWRITING THE CODE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did REWRITING THE CODE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of REWRITING THE CODE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SUSAN HARNETT.
- Who are the officers and directors of REWRITING THE CODE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $406,125 (SUSAN HARNETT, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does REWRITING THE CODE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,736,832, expenses of $6,036,500 and total assets of $7,040,210 at year end.
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