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Code Academy

To provide access to dyslexia therapy and literacy education.

Education Houston, TX EIN: 852838551 (IRS) Reg: 85-2838551 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Code Academy

The Code Academy is determined to provide access to dyslexia intervention support without the financial barrier. It is often challenging to navigate the best academic options for children diagnosed with dyslexia, as specialized private schools and tutors can be expensive. In contrast, public schools fail to provide students with the essential foundation to succeed. The Code Academy is fully committed to helping students with literacy challenges receive the education they deserve through scholarships to attend the Dyslexia School of Houston, a private tutoring program focused on decoding dyslexia and related learning challenges.

Founded
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B24
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

To provide access to dyslexia therapy and literacy education.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B24
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 59%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.78%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.59
Program$0.59

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Code Academy has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Code Academy is a registered education nonprofit based in Houston, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 852838551. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $562K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Code Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 852838551. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Code Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Code Academy is located in Houston, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Code Academy has $562K in annual revenue. It allocates 59% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Code Academy is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $562K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Code Academy. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Code Academy holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 59% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Code Academy is determined to provide access to dyslexia intervention support without the financial barrier. It is often challenging to navigate the best academic options for children diagnosed with dyslexia, as specialized private schools and tutors can be expensive. In contrast, public schools fail to provide students with the essential foundation to succeed. The Code Academy is fully committed to helping students with literacy challenges receive the education they deserve through scholarships to attend the Dyslexia School of Houston, a private tutoring program focused on decoding dyslexia and related learning challenges. Code Academy is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 59% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $562K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Code Academy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Code Academy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 852838551, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
59% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Tammy L•••• S••••••
Founder & CEO

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Air Force Academy Investigating Nearly 100 Cadets for Cheating, Honor Code Violations - MOAA
Feb 2025
www.moaa.org
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Get app-y: scenes from VUMC Nursing’s Code Academy ‘hackathon’ - Vanderbilt Health News
Sep 2024
news.vumc.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee host Code Academy for youth in Clarksville - Clarksville Now
Jul 2024
clarksvillenow.com
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Nonprofit organization The Code Academy strives to provide accessible, affordable dyslexia education to Houston students
Dec 2022
communityimpact.com
Midland University’s Full-Time Code Academy Prepares Students to be Career Ready in 12 Weeks - Midland University
Nov 2022
www.midlandu.edu
New Code Academy partners with learning pod in St. Cloud - St. Cloud Times
Sep 2022
www.sctimes.com
Academy: Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after slapping Chris Rock on stage, broke conduct code - ABC7 Eyewitness New
Mar 2022
abc7ny.com
Will Smith refused to leave Oscars, broke conduct code: Academy - New York Post
Mar 2022
nypost.com
Academy: Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after slapping Chris Rock on stage, broke conduct code - ABC7 San Francisco
Mar 2022
abc7news.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Code Academy (2014) - IMDb
Oct 2020
www.imdb.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 11 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Code Academy

What is Code Academy?
Code Academy is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Houston, United States. The Code Academy is determined to provide access to dyslexia intervention support without the financial barrier. It is often challenging to navigate the best academic options for children diagnosed with dyslexia, as specialized private schools and tutors can be expensive. In contrast, public schools fail to provide students with the essential foundation to succeed. The Code Academy is fully committed to helping students with literacy challenges receive the education they deserve through scholarships to attend the Dyslexia School of Houston, a private tutoring program focused on decoding dyslexia and related learning challenges.
When was Code Academy founded?
Code Academy was founded in 2020.
Who leads Code Academy?
Tammy Lynne Spencer serves as Founder & CEO.
Where is Code Academy located?
Headquartered in Houston, TX, United States.
What is Code Academy's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 59% of expenses go to program services.
Is Code Academy trustworthy?
Code Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Code Academy's registration number?
IRS EIN: 852838551. Registration: 85-2838551 (United States).
What is Code Academy's website?
https://dyslexiahouston.org/