Milspouse Coders

What Milspouse Coders does

Milspouse Coders Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (EIN 82-4066606) founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, that operates coding education and career-development programs for military spouses. The organization delivers programming through a federated network of 16 local chapters on U.S. military installations and overseas bases (including England, Germany, Guam, and Japan), supplemented by a Facebook Study Group, a Slack workspace, and an annual hackathon. Programming covers standard web and software-development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Swift, Ruby), curated book recommendations, and beginner-friendly workshops; the 2019 hackathon at Microsoft's Redmond Visitor Center produced a 1st-place project using natural language processing and deep learning for spouse career recommendations, but no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML product is disclosed.

The organizations go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: chapter leaders (volunteer military spouses) coordinate Code & Coffee sessions, meet-and-greets, and instructional workshops, while word-of-mouth referrals within the military spouse community drive enrollment. Strategic partnerships anchor capacity: Microsoft has hosted the flagship hackathon, Code Platoon provides instruction, and the USO provides venue access at Liberty Station (San Diego) and Fort Belvoir (Virginia). The organization also runs a clothing and merchandise e-commerce line through Bonfire.com and a curated book catalog as supplemental community assets.

Milspouse Coders is funded primarily through tax-deductible individual and organizational donations routed via Donorbox, complemented by merchandise sales and nominal hackathon admission fees ($10 General Admission). It is governed by a six-member board: ToAnh Tran (President), Kerri-Leigh Grady (Chair), Linda Beall (Vice Chair), Carly Coccaro (Secretary), Conrad Hollomon (Treasurer), and Autumn Capasso (Board of Education). There is no disclosed parent company, no venture or private-equity backing, no funding rounds, and no revenue or financial filings available in the input data.

Name

Milspouse Coders

Legal name

Milspouse Coders

Website

https://milspousecoders.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Milspouse Coders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides coding education, networking, and career resources to military spouses through 16 local chapters, online communities, and an annual hackathon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training

NAICS

Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Coding & Programming Learning Platforms (EDAFANAA)

Keywords

• Military spouse coding education
• Nonprofit tech training
• Veteran career services
• Coding workshop community
• Hackathon event programming

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tax-Deductible Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Milspouse Coders relies on tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations to fund networking and education programs for military spouses.
2. Merchandise Sales: The organization operates a shop selling branded merchandise including t-shirts, mugs, and tote bags through Bonfire.com, with proceeds supporting workshops and scholarships.
3. Event Fees: Minor revenue from hackathon admission fees. The 2019 hackathon charged $10 for General Admission while online participation was free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Milspouse Coders operates a global network of community-based coding education programs for military spouses, including 16 local chapters, Code & Coffee events, workshops, online study groups, and an annual hackathon. The organization curates beginner-friendly programming resources and provides networking and mentorship to help military spouses transition into portable, remote-friendly tech careers. It is sustained through donations, nominal event fees, and merchandise sales as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Product overview

Milspouse Coders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering military spouses to find careers in technology. The organization operates a network of local chapters that host Code & Coffee events, workshops, and meetups, alongside an annual hackathon event. The product portfolio includes educational books and merchandise sold through their shop, with programming books ranging from beginner-friendly kids' guides to advanced titles like 'Introduction to Algorithms' and interview preparation materials. Community engagement is facilitated through Facebook study groups and Slack.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Local Chapters A global network of 16 local chapters (in locations including Tucson AZ, Orange County CA, Vandenberg AFB CA, San Diego CA, Whiteman AFB MO, Fort Stewart GA, Oahu HI, Chicago IL, Fort Hood TX, Northern Virginia VA, Hampton Roads VA, Seattle WA, RAF Lakenheath England, Stuttgart Germany, Guam, and Yokosuka Japan) hosting Meet & Greets, Code & Coffee sessions, and instructional meetings for military spouses.
• Workshops Learning events for new programming languages or skills, open to all regardless of gender or skill level, designed for military spouses and military family members.
• MilSpouse Coders Hackathon Annual flagship hackathon event providing intensive coding, networking, and portfolio-building opportunities for military spouses. Teams compete to develop tech solutions for challenges faced by military families.
• Curated Coding Books Curated book recommendations for learning coding, including beginner-friendly titles for kids and adults covering Python, JavaScript, Swift, algorithms, and web development, sourced to support self-paced learning.
• Branded Merchandise Branded apparel and merchandise including t-shirts, mugs, and tote bags sold through the organization's Bonfire.com affiliate shop to support fundraising for scholarships and workshops.
• Online Study Group Online community hosted via Facebook Study Group and Slack workspace for military spouses to learn, share knowledge, and collaborate remotely regardless of location.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• MicrosoftflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2019Microsoft hosted the 2019 Milspouse Coders Hackathon at their Visitor Center in Redmond, WA. Provided venue, support, and visibility for the event focused on building tech solutions for military family challenges.
• Code PlatooncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2019Code Platoon provided code-along workshops teaching coding fundamentals during the 2019 hackathon. Their instructional team guided beginners through hands-on programming exercises during the event.
• USO (United Service Organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSO provides meeting space for Milspouse Coders chapters at USO Liberty Station (San Diego) and USO Fort Belvoir (Virginia). These locations enable chapter meetings and community events for military families.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Code.org: Code.org is the largest nonprofit promoting computer-science education broadly, with K-12 and beginner-focused curricula used in many schools. They overlap on the coding-literacy mission but operate at massive scale and are not military-spouse specific.
• American Corporate Partners (ACP): ACP is a large nonprofit that pairs veterans and military spouses with corporate mentors for year-long career-development relationships. They are a broader incumbent in the military-spouse career-development space, with deeper corporate partnerships but no coding-specific curriculum.

Direct peers

• Operation Code: Operation Code is a nonprofit focused on helping veterans and military spouses learn to code and launch tech careers. They share the same veteran/military-spouse coding-education mission and Conrad Hollomon (Milspouse Coders' Treasurer) is listed with an operationcode.org email, evidencing tight leadership overlap.
• Code Platoon: Code Platoon is a nonprofit coding bootcamp specifically for veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. They are a direct peer — and existing partner — offering structured, tuition-free coding training aligned with the same target population Milspouse Coders serves, though with a more intensive, full-time bootcamp format.
• Vets Who Code: Vets Who Code is a nonprofit that provides veterans and military families with programming training, mentorship, and career resources. They compete for the same donor dollars and serve overlapping segments of the military community pursuing software careers.

Emerging players

• With Honor Foundation: With Honor Foundation is a nonprofit that provides career transition support to Special Operations Forces veterans and their families. They share the military-spouse/family support mission within a more elite sub-segment and are an indirect peer in the military-career-transition ecosystem.
• FourBlock: FourBlock is a nonprofit that prepares transitioning service members and veterans for civilian careers through industry mentorship and professional development. They overlap with Milspouse Coders on the military-community career-transition mission but focus on broader professional roles rather than coding specifically.
• HireMilitary: Hirepurpose (formerly Hire Heroes USA) is a nonprofit helping veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment through career coaching, resume support, and employer connections. They overlap on the military-spouse employment mission but are not coding-specific.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/MilSpouseCodersStudyGroup
• Xx.com/milspousecoders

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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