Hack the Hood’s 2023
Annual Report
Opening Statement
It is with great pleasure that I share with you A Decade of Unlocking Opportunity, Hack the Hood’s 2023 Annual Report.
It was a memorable year for the organization as we celebrated our 10 year anniversary - a milestone that not only signifies a decade of dedication to our mission but also serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of our community. Together, we’ve transformed the lives of countless Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and AAPI youth in the Bay Area, providing them with the skills, opportunities, and support they need to thrive in technology careers.
Just months after celebrating our 10th birthday, we received game-changing news that will amplify our impact for years to come. We were announced as one of the award winners of MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving Open Call, receiving a $2 million unrestricted donation - the largest gift in Hack the Hood history.
This recognition is a nod to the tireless efforts of our team and the promising potential of our programs in driving inclusivity and innovation in the tech ecosystem. With this transformative gift, we are entering an exciting era of growth and opportunity, and I am incredibly honored to have been tapped as the new Executive Director to lead us into this next phase of impact and stability.
Looking ahead to 2024, we’re excited to pilot a new web development curriculum, Hustle 2.0, which will equip our learners with cutting-edge skills in emerging and high-demand roles. We also look forward to developing an alumni advisory board and expanding our career pathways through new programmatic partnerships and registering Hack the Hood as a pre-apprenticeship program. These initiatives, among others we have in the works, will continue to open up new pathways to success and opportunity for our youth.
I want to extend a sincere THANK YOU to all of you – our supporters, partners, volunteers, and advocates – for being with us on this journey. Your unwavering belief in our mission fuels our work and inspires us to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
With gratitude and optimism,
Samia Zuber
Executive Director
Learner Demographics
164 Learners Served in 2023
KEY STATS:
In California, just 16% of students who participate in AP Computer Science are Black, Latinx, or Native American/ Alaskan Native, affecting participation in computing in higher education (Kapor Center, 2018).
In the greater San Francisco metro area, Latinx people held only 8% of tech jobs, and Black people held only 3% of tech jobs (Silicon Valley Business Journal, 2021).
Rooted in Oakland, Serving the San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area is well-known as a vibrant hub of technology and innovation, however many talented individuals from historically marginalized communities face uphill battles in pursuing careers in the industry.
Hack the Hood is working to dismantle these barriers to help realize a more diverse tech ecosystem. In 2023, our programs reached youth from seven Bay Area counties.
2023 Program Highlights
At Hack the Hood, we’re working to confront tech inequities head-on, recognizing the urgent need to bridge the gap and create pathways to success for young people of color.
Our programs feature:
Free hands-on technical training courses in coding and data science
Engaging career exploration and professional development workshops
Exclusive and tailored work-based learning opportunities
Unique access to social capital through mentorship and networking
Direct linkage to advanced certifications, apprenticeships, and internships in the tech field
Learner Testimonials:
Tech for Justice Curriculum
Hack the Hood’s teaching goes far beyond technical skills. Our one-of-a-kind curriculum integrates racial justice topics and encourages learners to use technology to address social problems. Examples of our Tech for Justice curriculum:
Examines the pervasive issue of racial biases in facial recognition and surveillance technologies and its disproportionate impact on communities of color. 
Explores how algorithms and technology impact healthcare diagnoses, treatment, and access to care, particularly
in underserved communities. 
Encourages learners to envision a more equitable and inclusive future through technology using creative storytelling and world-building exercises. Workplace Tours
In the summer, Hustle learners visited our Oakland neighbors at thredUP for a product challenge and networking opportunity with diverse professionals. In the fall, Drive learners toured the cutting- edge labs of Exelixis, an Alameda based company specializing in biotechnology and advancements on cancer treatments. Our learners took part in a lab tour and career exposure panel where they engaged in discussions with bio-tech experts who generously shared their personal and professional experiences. We also had the privilege to extend an invitation to select Hack the Hood participants to the RSA cybersecurity conference in San Francisco, courtesy of our partners at SentinelOne. Our participants gained a new, comprehensive understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and cultivated meaningful connections with the SentinelOne team and fellow conference attendees. Our Impact
By the Numbers
Through hundreds of hours of hands-on training sessions and immersive workshops, we’re equipping our participants with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in tech pathways. This represents more than just time spent – they’re investments in the future of our youth. Additionally, our volunteer community plays a crucial role in unlocking possibilities through mentorship, coaching, and support. Their commitment embodies the spirit of community that defines Hack the Hood, creating transformative experiences for our participants. 
Year-to-Year Comparison of Key Metrics
Drive: Academic Year 2022-2023
Hack the Hood consistently achieves a 90% success rate in helping learners to increase their technical and professional skills, increase their sense of belonging and community in the tech space, and continue on a path towards a technology career.
2023 Finances
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
*Unaudited financial statements prepared by Nonprofit Suite. Hack the Hood’s audited financial statements for fiscal year 2023 will be available upon request in October 2024.Thank you to our 2023 donors and supporters!
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Akamai Foundation
Alameda County-Oakland Community Action Partnership (AC-OCAP)
American Endowment Foundation
American Online Giving
Anonymous
BAR Architects & Interiors
Beneficial State Bank
Blackbaud Giving Fund
Block, Inc.
Bright Funds Foundation
Capital One
Celigo
Comcast
Daffy Charitable Fund
Edward Jones Trust
Empowering Pathways Giving Circle
Everlaw
Fidelity Charitable
Google Play
JD Finish Line Foundation
Joyful Blessings Foundation
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
June and Julian Foss Foundation
Kahawa 1893 Coffee
Kaiser Permanente
Kapor Center
Lawrence Livermore National Lab
Life Science Cares
Mangrove Web Development
Mile High United Way
Morris Stulsaft Foundation
NBA Foundation
New Relic
Nicholson Family Foundation
NXP Semiconductors
Oakland Athletics
Okta For Good Fund (Tides Foundation)
Palo Alto Networks
Panorama Global Fund
Pantheon
Paull Foundation Fund
Platypus Advisors
Port of Oakland
S Foundation (Silicon Valley Community Foundation)
Salesforce (Catalyst Fund)
Schwab Charitable
Sirius XM
Strategic Economics Inc.
Target Foundation
Teichert Foundation
The Barrios Trust
The Venable Foundation
thredUP
Umpqua Bank
Unity Charitable Fund (Tides Foundation)
US Bank
Veson Nautical
Visa
Warriors Community Foundation
Wells Fargo (via YourCause)
West Monroe
Western Digital
Youth Opportunity Scholarships Program Institutional Donors
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Stacey Acheampong
Danielle Adsit
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Roger Amrhein
Laura and John Arnold
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Eric Bachman
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Michael Barnes
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Jana Beck
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Ben Blass
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Max Brown
Michael Bruin
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Harold Burns
Patrick Cable
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Kate Dunning
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Lauren Keeler
Frederic and Sara Kerrest
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Nick King
Tom Krackeler
Suzan Krebs
Sarah Kunst
Erin La Ninfa
Brian Lassiter
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Lauren Lazo
Elese Lebsack
John Lee
Lauren Leinweber
David Levaton
Rose Lew
Sandra Linke
Susan Ellis and Mark Linton
Chanda Lockhart
Justin Lyons
Charlie Manlapaz
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