Code for America
US civic tech nonprofit that builds software with governments, founded 2009.
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- Code for America is a US nonprofit that works with federal, state and local governments to deliver software services, especially to low-income people.
- Jennifer Pahlka founded it in 2009, and it launched in September that year.
- Its projects include GetCalFresh for food assistance in California and Clear My Record for clearing criminal records.
- In April 2022 it received $100 million over seven years to set up its Safety Net Innovation Lab.
Key facts
- Founded
- 2009, by Jennifer Pahlka; launched September 20091
- Type
- 501(c)(3) civic tech nonprofit1
- Projects
- GetCalFresh; MNBenefits; Clear My Record; GetCTC; GetYourRefund1
- Safety Net Innovation Lab
- $100 million over seven years from the Audacious Project and Blue Meridian Partners (April 2022)1
- Leadership
- Amanda Renteria named CEO on 1 May 20201
People
Founded by
- Jennifer PahlkaPerson
since 2009 1
Links
Sources
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